Grade 7 Health Utah standards Standards

Identify adoption as an option for unintended pregnancy and discuss the Newborn Safe Haven Law.

Predict the impact of adolescent parenting (e.g., relationships, finances, education).

Describe the benefits of sexual abstinence before marriage (e.g., personal and relationship growth, preventing early or unintentional pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases), and strategies that support the practice.

Identify appropriate ways to show interest and express affection for others.

Explain the processes of conception, prenatal development, birth, and the challenges created by teen and unwanted pregnancies.

Develop strategies to manage inappropriate comments or advances from others.

Develop and use effective communication skills including being able to discuss questions on sexuality with parents and/or guardians.

Identify ways to recognize, respect, and communicate personal boundaries for self and others.

Analyze how self-image, social norms (e.g., age, gender, culture, ethnicity), and personal beliefs may influence choices, behaviors, and relationships.

Identify qualities and strategies for developing healthy relationships including healthy ways to manage or adapt to changes.

Describe the interrelationship of mental, emotional, social, and physical health during adolescence.

Identify the mental, social, and emotional developmental changes that occur from infancy through adolescence.

Describe the development and maturation of the brain and its impact on behavior.

Recognize the impact of heredity and environment on growth and development.

Explain the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems.

Describe physical, mental, social, and emotional changes that occur throughout the life cycle.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of human development, social skills, and strategies to encourage healthy relationships and healthy growth and development throughout life.

Identify preventive measures for communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Identify the economic, physical, mental, social, and emotional impact of non-communicable diseases.

Determine the economic, physical, mental, social, and emotional impact of communicable diseases.

Examine the impact of disease on self and society.

Recognize the importance of early detection and testing for sexually transmitted diseases.

Determine risk-reducing behaviors in the prevention of STDs while discussing the advantages of abstinence over other methods of preventing sexually transmitted diseases.

Recognize symptoms, modes of transmission, including the absence of symptoms, and associated pathogens for common sexually transmitted diseases. Terms of a sensitive or explicit nature may be used in discussions.

Identify common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) (e.g., HIV/AIDS, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis).

Analyze the impact of sexually transmitted diseases including human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) on self and others.

Describe risk reduction and prevention methods, including breast and testicular self exams, for common non-communicable diseases.

List signs and symptoms of common non-communicable diseases.

Identify risk factors for common non-communicable diseases (e.g., environment, age, gender, family history, diet, body mass, risky behaviors).

Recognize common non-communicable diseases (e.g., arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, allergies).

Identify the effects of non-communicable diseases.

Describe methods of prevention and treatment for communicable diseases (e.g., personal hygiene, immunization, balanced diet, exercise, rest, natural body defenses, abstinence from high risk behaviors).

Discuss symptoms of common communicable diseases.

Identify pathogens and how they are transmitted.

Explain the transmission and prevention of communicable diseases.

Students will understand and summarize concepts related to health promotion and the prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Analyze violence in the media and how it impacts behavior.

Investigate personal and legal consequences for the inappropriate use of technology and discuss school and LEA policies.

Discuss the short and long term dangers of sharing private information using current technology devices.

Identify the use and misuse of current technology (e.g., Internet, email, websites, instant messaging, cell phones).

Examine the dangers of inappropriate use of current technology.

Investigate resources to assist those affected by abusive behaviors.

Describe ways to prevent and report violence at home, in school, and in the community.

Recognize sexual harassment and identify methods to stop it.

Identify abusive behaviors (e.g., threats, harassment, bullying, assault, domestic abuse).

Identify and respond appropriately to harassment and violent behaviors.

Create personal disaster safety plans (e.g., fire, earthquakes, floods, terrorism).

Demonstrate proficiency in basic first-aid, practice Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as outlined in national standards, and describe the purpose and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Explain how immediate response increases a victim's chance for survival.

Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately

Develop strategies to enhance personal safety (e.g., use of helmets, protective gear, seatbelts).

Discuss safety guidelines for a variety of activities at home, school, and in the community. (e.g., indoor and outdoor sports activities, recreational outings in various seasons, technology).

Identify ways to avoid dangerous situations.

Recognize unhealthy or potentially dangerous situations and their consequences.

Identify personal behaviors that contribute to a safe or unsafe environment.

Students will demonstrate the ability to apply prevention and intervention knowledge, skills, and processes to promote safety in the home, school, and community.

Identify community resources available to support individuals impacted by substance abuse.

Explain the need for professional intervention for those affected by addictions.

Recognize the signs of addiction.

Access information for treatment of addictive behaviors.

Practice interpersonal and communication skills (e.g., assertiveness, refusal skills, negotiation, conflict management).

Analyze media and marketing tactics used to promote alcohol, tobacco, and other drug products.

Identify practices that help to support a drug-free lifestyle.

Examine the impact of peer pressure on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use/abuse.

List risk and protective factors associated with the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Analyze the risk and protective factors that influence the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Examine the impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse on individuals, families, and communities.

Identify ways to recognize, respect, and communicate personal boundaries.

Recognize the legal consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse.

List guidelines for the safe use of medicine (e.g., over the counter drugs, prescription drugs, herbal supplements).

Define the short and long term effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., steroids, inhalants, stimulants, depressants, prescription painkillers).

Examine the consequences of drug use, misuse, and abuse.

Students will demonstrate health-promoting and risk-reducing behaviors to prevent substance abuse.

Analyze the influence of media on body image.

Examine the causes, symptoms, and the short and long-term consequences of eating disorders.

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of various body-weight indicators (e.g., Body Mass Index [B.M.I.], waist circumference, body fat percentage calculators).

Explore the short and long term effects of poor nutrition and inactivity (e.g., obesity, chronic diseases).

Explain how weight control is affected by caloric intake and energy expenditure.

Recognize the importance of a healthy body image and develop appropriate weight management behaviors.

Create individual fitness goals.

Identify and investigate available fitness resources.

Examine the benefits of maintaining life-long fitness and the consequences of inactivity.

List the elements of physical fitness (e.g., muscular strength and endurance, cardio-vascular endurance, flexibility, body composition).

Analyze how physical activity benefits overall health.

List school and community nutritional resources.

Recognize ways to make healthy food choices (e.g., reading food labels, calculating calorie intake).

Explain how the United States Department of Agriculture's Seven Dietary Guidelines and the most recent Food Pyramid can enhance proper nutrition.

Identify the primary nutrients and describe their functions.

Describe the components and benefits of proper nutrition.

Students will use nutrition and fitness information, skills, and strategies to enhance health.

Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Demonstrate refusal skills for managing peer pressure.

Develop strategies to manage inappropriate or harmful comments and advances from others (e.g. bullying, cyber-bullying, sexual harassment).

Determine healthy ways to accept, manage, and adapt to changes in relationships (e.g., loss, grief, coping).

Examine components of healthy relationships.

Develop and maintain healthy relationships.

Investigate school and community mental health resources.

Analyze the stigma associated with mental illness.

Distinguish types of mental disorders and explain their effects on individuals and society.

Identify the prevalence of mental illness and the importance of early intervention and treatment.

Examine mental illness.

Explore strategies for suicide prevention.

Demonstrate stress management techniques.

Determine how societal norms, cultural differences, personal beliefs, and media impact choices, behavior, and relationships.

Identify ways to build resiliency.

Identify positive ways to express emotions.

Identify strategies that enhance mental and emotional health.

Use decision making skills to solve personal problems.

Analyze how self-esteem affects risk and protective factors.

Explain the influence of personal values on individual health practices.

Identify goal-setting strategies and use them to create a plan for reaching a health-related goal.

Identify ways to build self-esteem including recognizing strengths and weaknesses.

Develop strategies for a healthy self-concept.

Students will demonstrate the ability to use knowledge, skills, and strategies related to mental and emotional health to enhance self-concept and relationships with others.

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