Standard of Learning

2.3   The student will describe the influences and factors that impact health and wellness. Key concepts/skills include:

1. heredity;
2. the environment;
3. germs and diseases;
4. different customs and traditions;
5. self-image related to personal success;
6. disappointment, loss, grief, and separation.

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Understanding the Standard

The student will understand that having self confidence will help lead to personal success.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

The student will:

• define self-image or self esteem. (how one feels about oneself)
• identify their personal strengths, assets, and desirable traits.
• determine how a good self-image leads to success. (affects many areas of life, including choices we make, how we get along with others, how well we do in school, and how we cope with life)

Sample Lessons

Chain of Compliments
Grades: 1-3
This is an activity in which students can enhance their classmates' esteem and promote cooperation in the classroom.
Sponsor: Ask Eric
Contact: http://www.eduref.org (select lesson plans – health – mental health)
Free

Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)
Grades K-6
Model program to promote emotional & social competencies and reduce aggression and acting out. Includes emotional literacy, self-control, social competence, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University and Channing Bete Company
Contact: http://www.preventionscience.com
Cost

Oral Health Education: Saving Smiles Series- “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body”
Grade:  2
Lesson Plan (1) Identify the parts of the oral cavity that are involved in the digestive system. (SOL 2.1c)
Lesson Plan (2) Develop an awareness of the long-term effects of choosing nutritious foods and beverages for a healthy life and self image. (SOL 2.2a, 2.3e)
Lesson Plan (3) Describe plaque and its impact on dental diseases and self image.(SOL 2.3c, 2.3e)
Lesson Plan (4) Identify the roles of oral health professionals met during a dental visit. (SOL 2.4a)
Lesson Plan (5) with regular dental check-ups. (SOL 2.2c)
Lesson Plan (6) Describe the effects on the body of using drugs, alcohol and tobacco products. (SOL 2.2b)
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health
Contact:  http://www.vahealth.org/teeth/OralHealthEducation.asp (curriculum resources)
Free

Additional Instructional Resources

• Emotional Development – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/(health & fitness k-2)
• How Can We Strengthen Children's Self-Esteem? - http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/strengthen_children_self.html
• "I’m Unique" - http://www.healthteacher.com

Assessment Ideas

The student will:

• describe someone with a positive self-image.
• write or tell a short story about how a positive self-image can help them to accomplish many things.
• describe how their personal assets and strengths give them a sense of power.

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