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STANDARD 2.1 (WELLNESS) by Grade 2

Strands with Cumulative Progress Indicators

A. Personal Health

  1. Define wellness and explain how making healthy choices and having healthy relationships contribute to wellness.
  2. Describe and demonstrate self-care practices that support wellness, such as brushing and flossing teeth, washing hands, and wearing appropriate attire for weather or sports.

B. Growth and Development

  1. Name and locate body organs and parts.
  2. Describe how children are alike and how they are different.

C. Nutrition

  1. Explain why some foods are healthier to eat than others.
  2. Sort foods according to food groups and food sources.
  3. Explain what information can be found on food and product labels

D. Diseases and Health Conditions

  1. Explain why diseases and health conditions need to be detected and treated early.
  2. Explain the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases.
  3. Discuss common symptoms of diseases and health conditions.
  4. Explain ways to prevent the spread of diseases such as hand washing, immunizations, covering coughs, and not sharing cups, hats, or combs.

E. Safety

  1. Explain and demonstrate ways to prevent injuries, including seat belts and child safety seats in motor vehicles, protective gear, and fire, bus, and traffic safety procedures.
  2. Explain and demonstrate simple first aid procedures, including getting help and calling 911, knowing personal information such as address and phone number, avoiding contact with blood and other body fluids, and caring for small cuts.
  3. Distinguish among “good/safe touch,” “bad/unsafe touch,” and “confusing touch” and explain what to do if touching causes uncomfortable feelings.
  4. Identify safe and appropriate behavior for use when interacting with strangers, acquaintances, and trusted adults.
  5. Identify warning labels found on medicines and household products.

F. Social and Emotional Health

  1. Explain that all human beings have basic needs including food, water, sleep, shelter, clothing, and love.
  2. Recognize various emotions and demonstrate sympathy and empathy.
  3. Describe and demonstrate appropriate ways to express wants, needs, and emotions.
  4. Identify the possible causes of conflict and discuss appropriate ways to prevent and resolve conflicts.