21^st CENTURY

Seventh Grade Health Content Standards and Objectives

CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES FOR WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS (2520.2)

Janet Benincosa, TI Specialist

Skills practice, improvement and application in stress management, positive communication skills, conflict resolution, decision making and refusal skills provide the potential for guiding seventh graders through one of the most difficult developmental periods and for helping students distinguish between normal transitional behaviors that are developmentally enhancing and those behaviors that can be risky or lead to unforeseen consequences. Drug, alcohol and pregnancy prevention should focus on correcting erroneous perceptions of the prevalence and acceptability of behaviors, establishing conservative group norms and establishing or reinforcing perceived personal susceptibility to the consequences of risk-taking behavior. Students demonstrate responsible personal health choices and competence with skills for developing positive relationships. Students investigate the relationship of personal diet and physical activity to good health and disease prevention. Multiple teaching strategies and activities enhance the student’s experience and perceived relevance of health education. Students learn to access and use available information and services to enhance and advocate for health.

The West Virginia Standards for 21^st Century Learning include the following components: 21^st Century Content Standards and Objectives and 21^st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools.

All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology and objectives.

Grade 7		Health Education
Standard:1		Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives (HE.S.1)
(HE.S.1)		Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Performance Descriptors HE.S.1
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Seventh grade students performing on the distinguished level will analyze and evaluate: the six essential nutrients; determine their sources and functions; the effects of various behaviors on body systems and wellness; the anatomy and functions of the reproductive system; general symptoms and potential long-term health consequences of STDs; first aid procedures; ways to maintain and improve emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual health.			Seventh grade students performing on the above mastery level will list and explain: the six essential nutrients; determine their sources and functions; the effects of various behaviors on body systems and wellness; the anatomy and functions of the reproductive system; general symptoms and potential long-term health consequences of STDs; first aid procedures; ways to maintain and improve emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual health.	Seventh grade students performing on the mastery level will: list the six essential nutrients; determine their sources and functions; analyze the effects of various behaviors on body systems and wellness; describe the anatomy and functions of the reproductive system; identify general symptoms and potential long-term health consequences of STDs; demonstrate first aid procedures; describe ways to maintain and improve emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual health.	Seventh grade students performing at the partial mastery level will with encouragement: list the six essential nutrients; determine their sources and functions; analyze the effects of various behaviors on body systems and wellness; describe the anatomy and functions of the reproductive system; identify general symptoms and potential long-term health consequences of STDs; demonstrate first aid procedures; describe ways to maintain and improve emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual health.	Seventh grade students performing at the novice level will with guidance and assistance: list the six essential nutrients; determine their sources and functions; analyze the effects of various behaviors on body systems and wellness; describe the anatomy and functions of the reproductive system; identify general symptoms and potential long-term health consequences of STDs; demonstrate first aid procedures; describe ways to maintain and improve emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual health.
	Objectives	Students will
	HE.7.1.01	list the six essential nutrients; determine their sources and functions.
	HE.7.1.02	analyze the effects of risky behaviors on body systems and general wellness (e.g., substance abuse, smoking).
	HE.7.1.03	describe the anatomy and functions of the reproductive system.
	HE.7.1.04	identify general symptoms and potentially long-term health consequences of STDs.
	HE.7.1.05	demonstrate first aid procedures (e.g., CPR, control bleeding, airway obstructions, fractures).
	HE.7.1.06	describe ways to maintain and improve emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual health (e.g., wellness, positive thinking).

Grade 7		Health Education
Standard:2		Culture, Media and Technology (HE.S.2)
(HE.S.2)		Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Performance Descriptors HE.S.2
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Seventh grade students performing at the distinguished level will analyze and evaluate: the influence of cultural beliefs on health behaviors; how messages from the media can influence health behaviors; the impact of bullying and identify necessary coping skills; recognize the importance of respecting individual differences; media messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; the influence that advertisers have on consumer choices; how peers, schools, and communities can impact personal health practices and behaviors; the influence of the family on the health of adolescents.			Seventh grade students performing at the above mastery level will analyze and give examples of: the influence of cultural beliefs on health behaviors; how messages from the media can influence health behaviors; the impact of bullying and identify necessary coping skills; recognize the importance of respecting individual differences; media messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; the influence that advertisers have on consumer choices; how peers, schools, and communities can impact personal health practices and behaviors; the influence of the family on the health of adolescents.	Seventh grade students performing at the mastery level will: compare and contrast the influence of cultural beliefs on health behaviors; debate how messages from the media can influence health behaviors; describe the impact of bullying and identify necessary coping skills; recognize the importance of respecting individual differences; analyze media messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; analyze the influence that advertisers have on consumer choices; evaluate how peers, schools, and communities can impact personal health practices and behaviors; examine the influence of the family on the health of adolescents.	Seventh grade students performing at the partial mastery level will with encouragement: compare and contrast the influence of cultural beliefs on health behaviors; debate how messages from the media can influence health behaviors; describe the impact of bullying and identify necessary coping skills; recognize the importance of respecting individual differences; analyze media messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; analyze the influence that advertisers have on consumer choices; evaluate how peers, schools, and communities can impact personal health practices and behaviors; examine the influence of the family on the health of adolescents.	Seventh grade students performing at the novice level will with guidance and assistance: compare and contrast the influence of cultural beliefs on health behaviors; debate how messages from the media can influence health behaviors; describe the impact of bullying and identify necessary coping skills; recognize the importance of respecting individual differences; analyze media messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; analyze the influence that advertisers have on consumer choices; evaluate how peers, schools, and communities can impact personal health practices and behaviors; examine the influence of the family on the health of adolescents.
	Objectives	Students will
	HE.7.2.01	compare and contrast the influence of cultural beliefs on health behaviors (e.g., nutrition, hygiene, medical treatment, ATOD use).
	HE.7.2.02	debate how messages from the media can influence health behaviors (e.g., advertising techniques).
	HE.7.2.03	describe the impact of bullying and identify necessary coping skills.
	HE.7.2.04	recognize the importance of respecting individual differences (e.g., race, religion, size, age, sex).
	HE.7.2.05	analyze media messages about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (e.g., “beer” and other alcohol commercials, medication).
	HE.7.2.06	analyze the influence that advertisers have on consumer choices (e.g., tobacco and alcohol use, clothing styles, makeup).
	HE.7.2.07	evaluate how peers, schools, and communities can impact personal health practices and behaviors (e.g., PTA, scouting and other youth organizations).
	HE.7.2.08	examine the influence of the family on the health of adolescents (e.g., smoking, drinking, drug use, meal plans).

Grade 7		Health Education
Standard:3		Health Information and Services (HE.S.3)
(HE.S.3)		Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and products and services to enhance health.
Performance Descriptors HE.S.3
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Seventh grade students performing at the distinguished level will analyze and evaluate: the costs of health information, products and services; valid health information found in the home, school, and community; the accessibility of products that enhance health; situations that require professional and community services; personal and hereditary data to determine medical care needs; the costs of health information, products and services; myths, misinformation and stereotyping associated with health services.			Seventh grade students performing at the above mastery level will analyze and give examples of: the costs of health information, products and services; valid health information found in the home, school, and community; the accessibility of products that enhance health; situations that require professional and community services; personal and hereditary data to determine medical care needs; the costs of health information, products and services; myths, misinformation and stereotyping associated with health services.	Seventh grade students performing at the mastery level will: evaluate the costs of health information, products and services; recognize valid health information found in the home, school, and community; appraise the accessibility of products that enhance health; list situations that require professional and community services; utilize personal and hereditary data to determine medical care needs; evaluate the costs of health information, products and services; identify myths, misinformation and stereotyping associated with health services.	Seventh grade students performing at the partial mastery level will with encouragement: evaluate the costs of health information, products and services; recognize valid health information found in the home, school, and community; appraise the accessibility of products that enhance health; list situations that require professional and community services; utilize personal and hereditary data to determine medical care needs; evaluate the costs of health information, products and services; identify myths, misinformation and stereotyping associated with health services.	Seventh grade students performing at the novice level will with guidance and assistance: evaluate the costs of health information, products and services; recognize valid health information found in the home, school, and community; appraise the accessibility of products that enhance health; list situations that require professional and community services; utilize personal and hereditary data to determine medical care needs; evaluate the costs of health information, products and services; identify myths, misinformation and stereotyping associated with health services.
	Objectives	Students will
	HE.7.3.01	evaluate the costs of health information, products and services. (e.g., compare/contrast products, insurance, internet purchases)
	HE.7.3.02	recognize valid health information found in the home, school, and community (e.g. literature, hospital brochures).
	HE.7.3.03	appraise the accessibility of products that enhance health. (e.g., age requirements, internet, community access)
	HE.7.3.04	list situations that require professional and community health services. (e.g., accidents, illnesses, health maintenance).
	HE.7.3.05	utilize personal and hereditary data to determine medical care needs (e.g., health screenings, nutritional guidelines).
	HE.7.3.06	identify myths, misinformation and stereotyping associated with health services (e.g., quackery, false advertising).

	Grade 7	Health Education
	Standard: 4	Communication (HE.S.4)
	(HE.S.4)	Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risk.
Performance Descriptors HE.S.4
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Seventh grade students performing at the distinguished level will analyze and evaluate: effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance health; how character and personality affect the perception of one’s ability to communicate; a variety of positive coping mechanisms/conflict resolution skills; refusal and negotiation skills to avoid health risks; ways one can develop healthful family relationships; steps that can be taken to improve dysfunctional family relationships; the value of assertive strategies when asking for help in an emergency; communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.			Seventh grade students performing at the above mastery level will analyze and give examples of: effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance health; how character and personality affect the perception of one’s ability to communicate; a variety of positive coping mechanisms/conflict resolution skills; refusal and negotiation skills to avoid health risks; ways one can develop healthful family relationships; steps that can be taken to improve dysfunctional family relationships; the value of assertive strategies when asking for help in an emergency; communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.	Seventh grade students performing at the mastery level will: analyze effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance health; explain how character and personality affect the perception of one’s ability to communicate; demonstrate a variety of positive coping mechanisms/conflict resolution skills; give examples of refusal and negotiation skills to avoid health risks; discuss ways one can develop healthful family relationships; list steps that can be taken to improve dysfunctional family relationships; explain the value of assertive strategies when asking for help in an emergency; list communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.	Seventh grade students performing at the partial mastery level will with encouragement: analyze effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance health; explain how character and personality affect the perception of one’s ability to communicate; demonstrate a variety of positive coping mechanisms/conflict resolution skills; give examples of refusal and negotiation skills to avoid health risks; discuss ways one can develop healthful family relationships; list steps that can be taken to improve dysfunctional family relationships; explain the value of assertive strategies when asking for help in an emergency; list communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.	Seventh grade students performing at the novice level will with guidance and assistance: analyze effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance health; explain how character and personality affect the perception of one’s ability to communicate; demonstrate a variety of positive coping mechanisms/conflict resolution skills; give examples of refusal and negotiation skills to avoid health risks; discuss ways one can develop healthful family relationships; list steps that can be taken to improve dysfunctional family relationships; explain the value of assertive strategies when asking for help in an emergency; list communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships.
	Objectives	Students will
	HE.7.4.01	analyze effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to enhance health (e.g., body language, restating, individual/group conversation).
	HE.7.4.02	explain how character and personality affect the perception of one’s ability to communicate (e.g., confident = aggressive; shy = passive).
	HE.7.4.03	demonstrate a variety of positive coping mechanisms/conflict resolution skills (e.g., peer mediation, on-violent strategies to deal with upset feelings and difficult situations).
	HE.7.4.04	give examples of refusal and negotiation skills to avoid health risks (e.g., say no, avoid risks, give excuses).
	HE.7.4.05	discuss ways one can develop healthful family relationships (e.g., share with siblings, chores, spend time together).
	HE.7.4.06	list steps that can be taken to improve dysfunctional family relationships (e.g., Alanon, counselor, trusted adults, try to get along).
	HE.7.4.07	demonstrate how to call for help in an emergency. (e.g., 911, teacher, neighbor).
	HE.7.4.08	list communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships (e.g., listening, body language, patience)

Grade 7			Health Education
Standard:5			Decision Making (HE.S.5)
(HE.S.5)			Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Performance Descriptors HE.S.5
Distinguished				Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Seventh grade students performing at the distinguished level will analyze and evaluate: the USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramid in meal planning; the consequences of poor nutritional choices for self and others; situations and practice skills requiring decisions with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; the steps of a decision-making process to solve a problem; healthy and unhealthy alternatives when making decisions.				Seventh grade students performing at the above mastery level will analyze and give examples of: the USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramid in meal planning; the consequences of poor nutritional choices for self and others; situations and practice skills requiring decisions with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; the steps of a decision-making process to solve a problem; healthy and unhealthy alternatives when making decisions.	Seventh grade students performing at the mastery level will: apply the USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramid in meal planning; discuss the consequences of poor nutritional choices for self and others; illustrate situations and practice skills requiring decisions with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; apply the steps of a decision-making process to solve a problem; differentiate between healthy and unhealthy alternatives when making decisions.	Seventh grade students performing at the partial mastery level will with encouragement: apply the USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramid in meal planning; discuss the consequences of poor nutritional choices for self and others; illustrate situations and practice skills requiring decisions with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; apply the steps of a decision-making process to solve a problem; differentiate between healthy and unhealthy alternatives when making decisions.	Seventh grade students performing at the novice level will with guidance and assistance: apply the USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramid in meal planning; discuss the consequences of poor nutritional choices for self and others; illustrate situations and practice skills requiring decisions with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; apply the steps of a decision-making process to solve a problem; differentiate between healthy and unhealthy alternatives when making decisions.
	Objectives		Students will
HE.7.5.01		apply the USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramid in meal planning.
HE.7.5.02		discuss the consequences of poor nutritional choices (e.g., eating disorders) for self and others (e.g., families, babies).
HE.7.5.03		illustrate situations and practice skills requiring decisions with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
HE.7.5.04		apply the steps of a decision-making process to solve a problem.
HE.7.5.05		differentiate between healthy and unhealthy alternatives when making decisions.

Grade 7		Health Education
Standard:6		Goal Setting (HE.S.6)
(HE.S.6)		Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Performance Descriptors HE.S.5
Distinguished			Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Seventh grade students performing at the distinguished level will analyze and evaluate: personal health practices; how the goal setting process is important when planning future events; the develop a personal health goal; how time may change personal health goals.			Seventh grade students performing at the above mastery level will analyze and give examples of: personal health practices; how the goal setting process is important when planning future events; the develop a personal health goal; how time may change personal health goals.	Seventh grade students performing at the mastery level will: develop personal health practices; explain how the goal setting process is important when planning future events; create and develop a personal health goal; discuss how time may change personal health goals.	Seventh grade students performing at the partial mastery level will with encouragement: develop personal health practices; explain how the goal setting process is important when planning future events; create and develop a personal health goal; discuss how time may change personal health goals.	Seventh grade students performing at the novice level will with guidance and assistance: develop personal health practices; explain how the goal setting process is important when planning future events; create and develop a personal health goal; discuss how time may change personal health goals.
Objectives	Students will
HE.7.6.01	develop personal health practices (e.g., diet, exercise, sleep, relationships, drug-free).
HE.7.6.02	explain how the goal setting process is important when planning future events (e.g., college, marriage, job).
HE.7.6.03	create and develop a personal health goal.
HE.7.6.04	discuss how time may change personal health goals. (e.g., change of schools, getting older, new interests, family alteration)

Grade 7	Health Education
Standard: 7	Health Behaviors (HE.S.7)
(HE.S.7)	Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Performance Descriptors HE.S.7
Distinguished		Above Mastery	Mastery	Partial Mastery	Novice
Seventh grade students performing at the distinguished level will analyze and evaluate: safe an