5th & 6th GRADE D.A.R.E. CURRICULUM CORRELATED TO CHALLENGE HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS

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#1  The student understands ways in which his/her health and well being can be enhanced

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and maintained.

* Set personal fitness goals

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* Demonstrate effective coping skills

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#2   The student has knowledge of behaviors that prevent disease and speed recovery

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from illness.

* Indentify positive health behaviors that reduce the risk of disease

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#3    The student will have knowledge of behaviors that reduce the risk of becoming involved

in potentially dangerous situations and know how to react to situations in ways to

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protect his/her health.

* Recognize the effects and consequences of using harmful substances

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* Use appropriate ways to respond to negative social influences and pressures to use alcohol,

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tobacco, or other drugs

* Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies

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* Identify ways to seek assistance if concerned, abused, or threatened, including how to overcome

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the fear of telling

#4    The student  will know how to play a positive, active role in promoting the health

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of his/her family.

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* Develop activities that support family health

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#5    The student will know how to promote positive health practices within the school

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and community, including how to cultivate positive relationships with peers.

* Indentify acceptable methods of gaining attention and showing and expressing feelings

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* Identify ways to resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive way

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* Participate in school or community efforts that promote health and environment issues

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* Indentify ways to seek assistance through community resources

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#6    The student will understand the variety of physical, mental, emotional, and social changes

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that occur throughout life.

* Recognize changing emotions

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#7    The student will understand individual differences in growth and development.

#8    The student will identify products, services, and information that may be helpful or

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harmful to his/her health.

* Distinguish between health products that are necessary, unnecessary, and those that may be harmful

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* Look critically at health claims

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* Analyze marketing, advertising, peer pressure, and their influence on making choices

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