Grade 3 Health

Self-Advocacy – Create a personal support system to help us when we need it. When should we ask for help?

 

Healthy relationships - Explore positive character traits; identify the difference between healthy and unhealthy behaviors between friends, family, coaches, teachers, mentor…etc.

 

Self-Esteem – Discover how to develop and maintain a healthy relationship with ourselves.                        

 

Cyber-safety – Compare online vs. in-person friends. A primer with the help of some old friends (Lauren and Buddy). What is personal information?

 

Decision making – Learn and practice 4 steps to making choices that will help students stay safe, happy and feeling respected as it relates to various age- appropriate situations and topics.

 

Disease Prevention – Discover that not all illnesses are caused by germs; uncover the dangers of smoking and chewing tobacco. How can we protect ourselves and our friends? How do we keep our heart and lungs healthy?

 

Physical Activity – Make observations about how the body responds to different levels of activity. Why is physical activity so important for us?

 

Conflict Resolution - Practice using assertive communication to resolve peer conflicts; how to be an Upstander to protect self and others from a bully;

 

Nutrition – Explore the health benefits of eating from all 5 food groups; choosing healthy snacks with the help of MyPlate; Food safety strategies.

 

Environmental Health – Make connections between caring for self, others and environment. Advocating for a cleaner earth with the help of the Lorax!
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