Grade 1 Health Colorado standards Standards

Physical and Personal Wellness

Identify a variety of foods from the different food groups that are vital to promote good health.

Categorize foods into the major food groups.

Identify a variety of foods in each of the food groups that are healthy choices.

Identify foods and beverages that are high in added sugar, and generate examples of healthy alternatives.

Demonstrate health-enhancing behaviors to prevent injury or illness.

Describe ways to prevent harmful effects of overexposure to the sun and loud noise.

Describe the symptoms that occur with a cold and/or flu

Demonstrate ways to prevent the spread of germs that cause common, infectious diseases.

Describe steps to treat a wound, insect bite or sting to reduce chances of infection.

Social and Emotional Wellness

Demonstrate how to express emotions in healthy ways.

Explain possible causes for a variety of emotions.

Identify appropriate ways to express emotions and cope with strong feelings.

Demonstrate effective listening skills and verbal/nonverbal communication skills.

Describe and practice situations that require polite and empathetic responses such as please, thank you, and I’m sorry.

Demonstrate strategies to resolve conflicts, such as sharing, collaboration, and appropriately advocating for personal needs.

Identify parents, guardians, and other trusted adults as resources for information about health.

Identify trusted adults at home and at school.

Identify trusted adults who promote health such as health care providers.

Demonstrate the ability to talk about feelings with parents and other trusted adults.

Demonstrate the ability to ask for help from a parent and/or trusted adults.

Prevention and Risk Management

Explain why bullying is harmful and how to respond appropriately.

Understand why it is wrong to tease others.

Identify why making fun of others is harmful to self and others.

Explain what to do if you or someone else is being bullied.

Describe the difference between bullying and having a strong disagreement between people.

Describe the difference between telling and tattling

Describe how you would advocate for yourself and others in a bullying situation.

Demonstrate strategies to avoid hazards in the home and community.

Identify safety hazards such as poison, fire, guns, water, playground equipment, and household products in the home and community.

Identify household products or drugs that may be harmful if ingested or inhaled (including marijuana edibles).

Explain why using medicines without adult permission can be harmful.

Describe how to safely ride a bike, skateboard, and scooter as well use inline skates.

Demonstrate strategies to avoid fires and burns (Stop, drop, and roll).

Demonstrate how to call 911 or other emergency numbers for help in dangerous situations.

Identify safety rules and strategies to avoid hazards in the home and community, such as, fire, severe weather, power lines, and pool use.

Identify safety rules around modern technology, including the internet.