Grade 7 Health CA Core Standards

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Growth, Development, and Sexual Health

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Personal and Community Health

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Mental, Emotional, and Social Health

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Injury Prevention and Safety

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Describe the harmful short- and long-term effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, including steroids, performance enhancing drugs and inhalants.

Explain physical, social, and emotional changes associated with adolescence.

Explain positive social behaviors (e.g., helping others, being respectful to others, cooperation, consideration).

Describe the short- and long-term impact of nutritional choices on health.

Describe the importance of health-management strategies (e.g., those involving adequate sleep, ergonomics, sun safety, hearing protection, and self-examination).

Describe the differences between physical, verbal, and sexual violence.

Describe the emotional, psychological, and physical consequences of rape and sexual assault.

Describe signs of depression, potential suicide, and other self-destructive behaviors.

Identify the impact of nutrition on chronic disease.

Identify human activities that contribute to environmental challenges (e.g., air, water, and noise pollution).

Identify basic safety guidelines for emergencies and natural disasters.

Explain why rape and sexual assault should be reported to authorities and trusted adults.

Describe common mental health conditions and why seeking professional help for these conditions is important.

Analyze the cognitive and physical benefits of eating breakfast daily.

Describe global influences on personal and community health.

Identify ways to prevent climate-related physical conditions such as exhaustion, sunburn, heat stroke, and hypothermia.

Describe responsible prenatal and child care, including California's Safely Surrendered Baby Law.

Examine the role of lifelong fitness activities in maintaining personal fitness, blood pressure, weight, and percentage of body fat.

Identify ways to reduce exposure to the sun.

Explain safety hazards associated with Internet usage.

Evaluate the benefits to mother, father, and child when teenagers wait until adulthood to become parents.

Explain how to use a Body Mass Index (BMI) score as a tool for measuring general health.

Explain ways to prevent fires and reduce the risk of fire-related injuries.

Identify ways to increase daily physical activity.

Explain ways to reduce the risk of injuries in and around water.

Explain that incorporating daily moderate or vigorous physical activity into one's life does not require a structured exercise plan or special equipment.

Explain ways to reduce the risk of injuries (including oral injuries) that can occur during sports and recreational activities.

Differentiate between physical activity and exercise and health-related and skill-related fitness.

Describe the relationship between using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and engaging in other risky behaviors.

Summarize the human reproduction cycle.

Identify a variety of nonviolent ways to respond when angry or upset.

Identify nutrients and their relationships to health.

Identify the importance of age-appropriate medical services.

Explain how witnesses and bystanders can help prevent violence by reporting dangerous situations.

Explain the dangers of drug dependence and addiction.

Explain the effectiveness of abstinence in preventing HIV, other STDs, and unintended pregnancy

Identify qualities that contribute to a positive self-image.

Examine the health risks caused by food contaminants.

Identify Standard (Universal) Precautions and why they are important.

Describe how the presence of weapons increases the risk of serious violent injuries.

Describe the consequences of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs during pregnancy, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Explain how conception occurs, the stages of pregnancy, and the responsibilities associated with parenting.

Describe how emotions change during adolescence.

Describe how to keep food safe through proper food purchasing, preparation, and storage practices.

Examine the causes and symptoms of communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

Discuss the importance of reporting weapon possession.

Analyze the harmful effects of using diet pills without physician supervision.

Explain the effectiveness of FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptives in preventing HIV, other STDs, and unintended pregnancy.

Recognize diversity among people, including disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, and body size.

Differentiate between diets that are health-promoting and diets linked to disease.

Discuss the importance of effective personal and dental hygiene practices for preventing illness.

Explain how violence, aggression, bullying, and harassment affect health and safety.

Explain the short- and long-term consequences of using alcohol and other drugs to cope with problems.

Identify the short- and long-term effects of HIV, AIDS, and other STDs.

Describe the changing roles and responsibilities of adolescents as members of a family and community.

Analyze the caloric and nutritional value of foods and beverages.

Identify effective brushing and flossing techniques for oral care.

Identify trusted adults to whom school or community violence should be reported.

Explain why most youths do not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.

Identify ways to prevent or reduce the risk of contracting HIV, AIDS, and other STDs.

Describe the benefits of having positive relationships with trusted adults.

Describe the benefits of eating a variety of foods high in iron, calcium, and fiber.

Identify effective protection for teeth, eyes, head, and neck during sports and recreational activities.

Describe possible legal consequences of sexual harassment and violence.

Explain school policies and community laws related to the use, possession, and sale of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs.

Recognize that there are individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation.

Analyze the harmful effects of using diet pills without physician supervision.

Identify ways to prepare food that are consistent with current research-based guidelines for a nutritionally balanced diet.

Identify ways to prevent vision or hearing damage.

Describe types of sexual harassment and ways to report them.

Explain why individuals have the right to refuse sexual contact.

Identify the signs of various eating disorders.

Analyze the harmful effects of engaging in unscientific diet practices to lose or gain weight.

Identify ways that environmental factors, including air quality, affect our health.

Describe the behavioral and environmental factors associated with major causes of death in the United States.

Analyze internal influences that affect the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Analyze how internal and external influences affect growth and development, relationships, and sexual behavior.

Analyze internal and external influences on mental, emotional, and social health.

Describe the influence of culture and media on body image.

Analyze a variety of influences that affect personal health practices.

Analyze how the media portray fire and explosives.

Evaluate the influence of marketing and advertising techniques and how they affect alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse.

Evaluate how culture, media, and other people influence our perceptions of body image, gender roles, sexuality, attractiveness, relationships, and sexual orientation.

Analyze techniques that are used to pressure someone to engage in or be a target of violent behavior.

Evaluate internal and external influences on food choices.

Analyze how environmental pollutants, including noise pollution, affect health.

Evaluate individual, group, and societal influences that promote cooperation and respectful behaviors and those that promote violence and disrespectful behaviors.

Analyze family and peer pressure as influences on the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Analyze the influence of alcohol and other drugs on sexual behaviors.

Analyze the influence of culture on family values and practices.

Analyze the impact of nutritional choices on future reproductive and prenatal health.

Analyze the relationship between the health of a community and the global environment.

Describe situations that could lead to pressure for sexual activity and to the risk of contracting HIV and other STDs.

Analyze the influence of technology and media on physical activity.

Analyze the influence of culture, media, and technology on health decisions.

Recognize that there are individual, family, and cultural differences in relationships.

Analyze the social influences that encourage or discourage sun-safety practices.

Explain how sexual exploitation can occur through the Internet.

Analyze the validity of information, products, and services related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Identify trusted adults in one's family, school, and community for advice and counseling regarding reproductive and sexual health.

Access accurate sources of information and services about mental, emotional, and social health.

Distinguish between valid and invalid sources of nutrition information.

Demonstrate the ability to access information about personal health products (e.g., deodorant, shampoo, sunscreen, and dental care products), and evaluate the information's validity.

Analyze sources of information regarding injury and violence prevention.

Locate medically and scientifically accurate sources of information on reproductive health.

Describe situations for which adult help is needed, including intimidating and dangerous situations, and how to access help for oneself and others.

Evaluate the accuracy of claims about dietary supplements and popular diets.

Access valid information about preventing common communicable diseases.

Demonstrate the ability to access accurate sources of information about abuse, violence, and bullying.

Identify health care providers for reproductive and sexual health services.

Identify trusted adults to report to if people are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

Describe how to access nutrition information about foods offered in restaurants in one's community.

Locate resources in school, in the community, and on the Internet for first aid information and training, and assess the validity of the resources.

Analyze situations to determine whether they call for acts of caring among friends or require getting the help of trusted adults.

Identify places where youths and families can be physically active.

Demonstrate how to access school and community health services.

Identify trusted adults in one's family, school, and community for advice and counseling regarding healthy eating and physical activity.

Use effective refusal and negotiation skills to avoid risky situations, especially where alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are being used.

Practice effective communication skills with parents, guardians, health care providers, or other trusted adults by discussing issues related to reproductive and sexual health.

Seek help from trusted adults for oneself or a friend with an emotional or social health problem.

Demonstrate the ability to use effective skills to model healthy decision making and prevent overconsumption of foods and beverages.

Practice how to make a health-related consumer complaint.

Report to a trusted adult situations that could lead to injury or harm.

Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to prevent sexual involvement, HIV, other STDs, and unintended pregnancy.

Practice effective communication skills with parents, guardians, or trusted adults regarding healthy nutrition and physical activity choices.

Use assertive communication skills to avoid situations that increase risk of communicable disease or illness.

Use communication and refusal skills to avoid violence, gang involvement, and risky situations.

Use healthy and respectful ways to express friendship, attraction, and affection.

Describe ways to manage interpersonal conflicts nonviolently.

Analyze the benefits of respecting individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation.

Demonstrate ways to ask a parent or other trusted adult for help with a threatening situation.

Demonstrate how to ask for help from parents, other trusted adults, or friends when pressured to participate in sexual behavior.

Describe characteristics of effective communication.

Differentiate between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication.

Locate resources in school, in the community, and on the Internet for first aid information and training, and assess the validity of the resources.

Use a decision-making process to avoid using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in a variety of situations.

Analyze why abstinence is the most effective method for the prevention of HIV, STDs, and pregnancy.

Apply decision-making processes to a variety of situations that impact mental, emotional, and social health.

Use a decision-making process to evaluate daily food intake for nutritional requirements.

Apply a decision-making process to determine safe and healthy strategies for dealing with personal health problems.

Use a decision-making process to examine risky social and dating situations.

Use a decision-making process to examine the characteristics of healthy relationships.

Monitor personal stressors and assess techniques for managing them.

Identify recreational activities that increase physical activity.

Apply a decision-making process when selecting health care products.

Apply a decision-making process to avoid potentially dangerous situations, such as gang activities, violence in dating, and other social situations.

Use a decision-making process to evaluate individual differences in growth and development, physical appearance, gender roles, and sexual orientation.

Describe healthy ways to express caring, friendship, affection, and love.

Contrast healthy and risky approaches to weight management.

Analyze the characteristics of informed health choices.

Use a decision-making process to analyze the consequences of gang involvement.

Analyze the responsibilities and privileges of becoming a young adult.

Describe situations for which someone would seek help with stress, loss, an unrealistic body image, or depression.

Analyze the physical, mental, and social benefits of physical activity.

Evaluate why some students are bullies.

Identify how good health practices in adolescence affect lifelong health and the health of future children.

Analyze the importance of setting personal boundaries for privacy, safety, and expressions of emotions and opinions.

Apply decision-making or problem-solving steps to hypothetical situations involving assault and intimidation, including sexual harassment.

Explain the immediate physical, social, and emotional risks and consequences associated with sexual activity.

Use a decision-making process to evaluate the value of using FDA-approved condoms for pregnancy and STD prevention.

Develop short- and long-term goals to remain drug-free.

Develop a plan to avoid HIV, AIDS, other STDs, and pregnancy.

Develop achievable goals for handling stressors in healthy ways.

Make a personal plan for improving one's nutrition and incorporating physical activity into daily routines.

Establish goals for improving personal and community health.

Make a personal commitment to avoid persons, places, or activities that encourage violence or delinquency.

Describe how HIV, AIDS, other STDs, or pregnancy could impact life goals.

Set a goal to increase daily physical activity.

Design a plan to minimize environmental pollutants, including noise at home and in the community.

Create a personal-safety plan.

Create a plan to incorporate adequate rest and sleep into daily routines.

Use a variety of effective coping strategies when there is alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use in group situations.

Describe strategies for refusing unwanted sexual activity.

Demonstrate effective coping mechanisms and strategies for managing stress.

Make healthy food choices in a variety of settings.

Practice and take responsibility for personal and dental hygiene practices.

Practice first aid and emergency procedures.

Practice positive alternatives to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and minimize exposure to situations that pose a risk to sexual health.

Practice respect for individual differences and diverse backgrounds.

Explain proper food handling safety when preparing meals and snacks.

Describe situations where Standard (Universal) Precautions are appropriate.

Practice ways to resolve conflicts nonviolently.

Describe personal actions that can protect reproductive and sexual health.

Discuss suicide-prevention strategies.

Participate in clubs, organizations, and activities in the school and community that offer opportunities for student and family involvement.

Assess personal physical activity levels.

Practice the safe use of technology.

Practice personal boundaries in a variety of situations.

Examine ways to be physically active throughout a lifetime.

Demonstrate skills to avoid or escape from potentially violent situations, including dating.

Participate in school and community efforts to promote a drug-free lifestyle.

Support and encourage safe, respectful, and responsible relationships.

Promote a positive and respectful school environment.

Encourage nutrient-dense food choices in school.

Promote the importance of regular screenings and medical examinations.

Support changes to promote safety in the home, at school, and in the community.

Promote respect for and dignity of persons living with HIV or AIDS.

Object appropriately to teasing of peers and community members that is based on perceived personal characteristics or sexual orientation.

Support increased opportunities for physical activity at school and in the community.

Demonstrate the ability to be a positive peer role model in the school and community.

Design a campaign for preventing violence, aggression, bullying, and harassment.

Encourage peers to eat healthy foods and to be physically active.

Demonstrate ways to accept responsibility for conserving natural resources.

Demonstrate the ability to influence others' safety behaviors (e.g., wearing bicycle helmets and seat belts).