Grade 4 Health West Virginia standards Standards

Wellness Behaviors

Wellness Information and Services

Wellness Promotion and Disease Prevention

Identify responsible health behaviors to avoid the spread of contagious diseases.

Discuss examples for food advertising and influences on personal health.

Identify and discuss TV and other media programs exemplifying healthy family relationships.

Examine the consequences of not using appropriate safety skills and equipment for recreational purposes.

Plan a balanced meal using proper nutrition guides.

Define risk-taking behaviors and resulting consequences.

Explain the physical, social, and emotional changes that occur during puberty and adolescence.

Describe the functions of the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, endocrine systems of the human body.

Describe the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure and identify ways to reduce overexposure.

Identify specific community resources providing health care, health information, and health enhancing activities.

Explore how the media attempts to influence thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors.

Develop and practice a personal hygiene plan.

Recognize and accept individual differences in others (e.g., skills, appearance, gender).

Discuss the improper use and abuse of drugs.

Examine food labels and nutritional value.