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Robert Crown Center for Health Education 
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Activity Packet Learning Objectives

Activity packets include curriculum goals, learning objectives, glossaries, activities and worksheets. The following are a few of the learning objectives for each packet.

 

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Warm Fuzzies (grade K)
                                

bulletGive one example of a "warm fuzzy"
bulletGive one example of a "cold prickly"
bulletName three healthy foods
bulletName two different kinds of exercise
bulletGive One reason why sleep helps to keep the body healthy
bulletTell one way to prevent cavities.
bulletDescribe one job of the bones
bulletGive one reason why medicine can be dangerous

Healthland (grade 1):

bulletName three ways to keep the body healthy
bulletDescribe two jobs of the skeleton
bulletName three body organs
bulletExplain why exercise is important for good health
bulletName three food groups from the Food Pyramid
bulletName three healthy snacks
bulletDescribe two different jobs of the teeth
bulletName five senses of the body

Body Club (grade 2):

bulletDescribe three ways to keep the body healthy
bulletName four body organs
bulletExplain why sleep is important for good health
bulletName three healthy snacks
bulletDescribe two ways to keep the lungs healthy
bulletGive two reasons why it is important to keep the body clean
bulletName the five senses of the body
bulletExplain why exercise is important for good health

Health Adventure (grade3):

bulletDescribe three ways to keep the body healthy
bulletName the basic building block that tissues and organs are made from
bulletIdentify two different kinds of cells
bulletName three bones of the Skeleton
bulletName three body systems and identify an organ from each one
bulletName the body system that breaks down food into energy
bulletIdentify the five major food groups of the Food Pyramid
bulletName three healthy foods
bulletName the five senses and identify one organ used for each sense

Incredible Machine (grades 4-8):

bulletDescribe three ways to have a healthy heart
bulletName the basic building blocks that tissues and organs are made from
bulletIdentify two different kinds of cells
bulletName four body systems and identify one organ from each one
bulletName the body system that contains the brain and spinal cord
bulletIdentify the three main parts of the brain
bulletExplain why smoking is harmful to the heart
bulletName three aerobic activities that are healthy for the heart

"Bear" Facts About Drugs (grades 1-2):

bulletDefine what a drug is
bulletExplain the difference between a legal drug and an illegal drug and give two examples of each.
bulletTell where legal drugs (helpful drugs) can be obtained.
bulletDescribe what effect marijuana has on the body
bulletExplain what it means to be addicted to a drug
bulletName the addicting chemical in cigarettes
bulletIdentify four healthy alternatives to drug use.
bulletName three poisonous products that can be found in the home.
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Drug Education (grades 4-8):

bulletDefine what a drug is
bulletExplain the difference between a legal and illegal drug and give two examples of each
bulletGive two reasons why prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs can be harmful
bulletDefine the term gateway drug
bulletList three reasons why tobacco and tobacco products are unhealthy
bulletExplain the term fetal-alcohol syndrome
bulletIdentify three harmful effects of marijuana
bulletGive two examples of refusal skills that encourage a drug-free lifestyle
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Life Begins (grade 5):

bulletIdentify the major function of the reproductive system
bulletSpecify three major organs of the female reproductive system and their role in reproduction.
bulletSpecify three major organs of the male reproductive system and their role in reproduction
bulletIdentify the role of the pituitary gland in puberty
bulletName one physical sign in the male  and one in the female that indicates the onset of puberty
bulletDescribe the nature and purpose of the menstrual cycle.
bulletDefine the terms fertilization, implantation, embryo and fetus
bulletDescribe, in simple terms, labor and the birth process

Human Growth & Development (grade 6):

bulletIdentify the major function of the reproductive system
bulletSpecify three major organs of the female and male reproductive system and their role
bulletIdentify the role of the pituitary gland in puberty
bulletDescribe three physical growth and body changes associated with puberty in the male and female
bulletList at least two reasons for developing good personal hygiene and healthy eating habits during adolescence
bulletName three kinds of growth that contribute to the maturity of an individual
bulletDefine the terms fertilization, implantation, embryo and fetus, labor and delivery

Emotional & Social Growth & Development( Grade 7):

bulletName four kinds of growth that contribute to the maturity of an individual
bulletIdentify the major function of the reproductive system
bulletSpecify three major organs of the female and male reproductive system and their role in reproduction
bulletDescribe the nature and purpose of the menstrual cycle.
bulletIdentify three physical changes associated with puberty in the male and female
bulletExplain how emotional, social, and intellectual maturity contribute to responsible choices and decision making.
bulletDescribe how media messages and peer pressure can influence attitudes and decisions
bulletGive two examples of refusal skills that promote a healthy lifestyle

Adolescence:  A Time for Decisions (grade 8):

bulletName four kinds of growth that contribute to the maturity of an individual
bulletSpecify three major organs of the female and male reproductive system and their role in reproduction
bulletIdentify two serious consequences that may result from a sexual relationship
bulletIdentify the most effective way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy
bulletName three myths associated with the menstrual cycle and sexual activity that may lead to unplanned pregnancy
bulletIdentify three possible negative outcomes of pregnancy during the teen years ( to mother, father or baby)
bulletExplain how alcohol and other drug use can adversely affect fetal development
bulletDescribe how media messages and peer pressure can influence attitudes and decisions

AIDS:  Alleviating Fears (grades 4-6):

bulletName the virus that causes AIDS
bulletDescribe how the HIV affects the immune system
bulletIdentify four major modes of transmission of the HIV
bulletGive two or more ways that HIV is not spread
bulletExplain how a mother is able to transmit HIV to her unborn child
bulletName two or more opportunistic diseases related to AIDS
bulletDescribe symptoms associated with HIV infection

AIDS:  Facts and You (grades 7-8):

bulletName the virus that causes AIDS
bulletName four body fluids that can carry HIV and may transmit the virus from person to person
bulletIdentify four major ways that HIV is spread
bulletExplain what it means to be HIV positive
bulletSpecify at least two risky behaviors associated with HIV infection
bulletExplain why there is no risk of HIV infection with casual contact at school or in the workplace
bulletIdentify two or more lifestyle choices that will prevent HIV infection