National Content Standards

Technology Education Content Standards

NT.K-12.2 - Social, Ethical and Human Issues

• Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
• Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

NT.K-12.3 - Technology Productivity Tools

• Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

NT.K-12.4 - Technology Communication Tools

• Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.

NT.K-12.6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

• Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
• Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Physical Education Content Standards

NPH.K-12.3 - Physical Activity

A physically educated student

• Exhibits a physically active lifestyle.

NPH.K-12.7 - Understanding Challenge

A physically educated student

• Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

Health Education Content Standards

NPH-H.5-8.1 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention--

• Analyze how environment and personal health are interrelated.  
• Describe how lifestyle, pathogens, family history, and other risk factors are related to the cause or prevention of disease and other health problems.

NPH-H.5-8.2 - Health Information, Products and Services

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services--

• Analyze how media influences the selection of health information and products.

NPH-H.5-8.3 - Reducing Health Risks

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks--

• Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors.
• Demonstrate strategies to improve or maintain personal and family health.

NPH-H.5-8.4 - Influences on Health

Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health--

• Analyze how messages from media and other sources influence health behaviors.
• Analyze how information from peers influences health.

NPH-H.5-8.6 - Setting Goals for Good Health

• Demonstrate the ability to apply a decision- making process to health issues and problems individually and collaboratively.
• Analyze how health-related decisions are influenced by individuals, family, and community values.
• Predict how decisions regarding health behaviors have consequences for self and others.
• Apply strategies and skills needed to attain personal health goals.

NPH-H.5-8.7 - Health Advocacy

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health--

• Express information and opinions about health issues.
• Identify barriers to effective communication of information, ideas, feelings, and opinions about health issues.

Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively when advocating for healthy individuals, families, and schools.

NPH-H.9-12.1 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services--

• Explain the impact of personal health behaviors on the functioning of body systems.
• Analyze how the family, peers, and community influence the health of individuals.
• Analyze how the environment influences the health of the community.
• Describe how to delay onset and reduce risks of potential health problems during adulthood.

NPH-H.9-12.2 - Health Information, Products and Services

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services--

• Evaluate factors that influence personal selection of health products and services.

NPH-H.9-12.3 - Reducing Health Risks

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks--

• Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.
• Develop strategies to improve or maintain personal, family, and community health.

NPH-H.9-12.4 - Influeces on Health

Students will analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health--

• Evaluate the effect of media and other factors on personal, family, and community health.
• Evaluate the impact of technology on personal, family, and community health.

NPH-H.9-12.6 - Setting Goals for Good Health

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health--

• Implement a plan for attaining a personal health goal.
• Evaluate progress toward achieving personal health goals.
• Formulate an effective plan for lifelong health.

NPH-H.9-12.7 - Health Advocacy

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health--

• Express information and opinions about health issues.

Health Standards from Education World (www.education-world.com

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