Kindergarten Health Tennessee standards Standards

identify resources and facilities in the community that promote healthy living.

describe the importance of community organizations to healthy living;

identify community health workers and the activities and programs they provide;

identify ways the environment affects a person's emotional, social and physical health;

identify the importance of "reduce, reuse, recycle" practices,

describe different types of pollution and it's environmental affects;

The student will recognize environmental practices, products and resources that affect personal and community health and promotes healthy living.

Environmental and Community Health

recognize the proper use of common household products (e.g. over the counter medicines, cleaners, gasoline, markers)

practice refusal skills to avoid harmful substances;

identify the consequences of using tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs;

describe inappropriate use of drugs and medicines;

describe the role of drugs and medicines in keeping people healthy;

The student will understand appropriate and inappropriate uses of chemical substances and the effects of substance use and abuse.

Substance Use and Abuse Prevention

demonstrate self-protection skills and identify appropriate resources for help.

identify situations that should be reported to a trusted adult;

The student will understand the appropriate action to take when personal safety is threatened.

demonstrate basic first aid techniques ("Check, Call, Care"; refer to American Red Cross first aid procedures).

report when someone is injured or ill to a responsible caregiver;

The student will understand appropriate care for injuries and sudden illness.

demonstrate the appropriate choices related to reducing unintentional injuries.

discuss the importance of safety rules;

identify ways to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths from injury;

list the eight most common injury risks for children (motor vehicles (includes buses and ATVs), fires and flames, drowning, hand gun injuries, falls, poisoning, choking, suffocation, strangulation, and bike/pedestrian injuries);

The student will understand attitudes and behaviors for preventing injuries and deaths from injury.

Injury Prevention and Safety

identify chronic health problems.

identify habits that will promote disease prevention;

identify how germs are spread;

identify and define common germs pathogens;

The student will understand attitudes and behaviors for preventing and controlling disease.

Disease Prevention and Control

identify the importance of developing and maintaining healthy relationships.

name and describe qualities and characteristics that make all individuals unique;

explain that feelings can be expressed in different ways;

The student will understand the importance of positive self-concept and interpersonal relationships for healthy living.

Emotional, Social, and Mental Health

describe the important differences in the stages of human growth and development.

identify human growth and development stages throughout the life cycle;

The student will understand the stages of human growth and development.

understand that cultural differences exist and influence family customs.

identify how changes in the family can influence emotions;

identify ways children can contribute to healthy family life;

identify common goals and values found in family structures;

explain that family structures vary and can change;

describe the various types of family structures;

The student will understand the contributions of family relationships to healthy living.

Family Life

describe the importance of healthy meals and snacks

identify food as a source of energy and growth;

identify the basic food groups and foods;

The student will understand the relationship of nutrition to healthy living.

Nutrition

identify physical activities used in daily life that promote healthy living.

describe the importance of participating in the recommended one hour of daily physical activity;

The student will understand the relationship of physical activity and rest to healthy living.

explain the importance of the basic body systems.

identify the functions of the human body systems;

identify the basic body structure;

The student will understand the role of body systems as related to healthy living.

describe physical/emotional/social health implications of personal hygiene.

explain the importance of not sharing personal hygiene items (toothbrush, combs, brushes);

identify the importance of good versus poor personal hygiene practices;

demonstrate essential personal hygiene practices;

The student will understand the importance of personal hygiene practices as related to healthy living.

evaluate the influence of media on the decision-making process related to healthy living.

explain how media influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to personal health and community;

identify personal goals and standards for healthy living;

identify questions to ask during the process of making a choice (e.g. Is it healthful? Is it safe? Is it legal? Do I show respect for myself and others? Do I follow family rules? Do I show good character?);

identify trusted adult(s) to consult before making a choice;

define "choices" and "consequences";

The student will demonstrate the ability to implement decision making and goal setting skills to promote his/her personal health and wellness, thereby enhancing quality of life for himself/herself and those around him/her.

Personal Health and Wellness