GRADE FOUR COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
UNIT I. Injury Prevention and Personal Safety
Types of abuse (inc. sexual harassment)
Sharing with trusted adults
Refusal skills
UNIT II. Nutrition
Digestive process
Responsibility for eating & exercise
Food groups
UNIT III. Functions of the Body
Heart, lungs bones, muscles, digestion, endocrine & immune system
Teeth & dental care
Responsible behavior
UNIT IV. Growth & Development/The Cycle of Family Life
Hormones & body changes
Meaning of growing up physically & emotionally
Good hygiene
UNIT V. HIV/AIDS and Illness Prevention
Illness prevention
Immune system & HIV
How HIV is transmitted
AIDS & the community
UNIT VI. Substance Abuse Prevention
Effects of smoking
Addictions: physical & psychological effects
Value of being drug-free
UNIT VII. Community Health & Safety (With Violence Prevention)
Resolving conflicts peacefully
Decision-making steps for group tactics to avoid violence
Bullying & harassment
UNIT VIII. Self Worth, Mental and Emotional Health
Media, peer & behavioral influences
Body image & health habits
Respect for self and others
UNIT IV. Environmental and Consumer Health
Types of pollution
Product labels, buying habits
UNIT X. Physical Fitness
Define physical fitness
Benefits of exercise
Self worth and stress reduction
UNIT I. Injury Prevention and Personal Safety
Types of abuse (inc. sexual harassment)
Sharing with trusted adults
Refusal skills
UNIT II. Nutrition
Digestive process
Responsibility for eating & exercise
Food groups
UNIT III. Functions of the Body
Heart, lungs bones, muscles, digestion, endocrine & immune system
Teeth & dental care
Responsible behavior
UNIT IV. Growth & Development/The Cycle of Family Life
Hormones & body changes
Meaning of growing up physically & emotionally
Good hygiene
UNIT V. HIV/AIDS and Illness Prevention
Illness prevention
Immune system & HIV
How HIV is transmitted
AIDS & the community
UNIT VI. Substance Abuse Prevention
Effects of smoking
Addictions: physical & psychological effects
Value of being drug-free
UNIT VII. Community Health & Safety (With Violence Prevention)
Resolving conflicts peacefully
Decision-making steps for group tactics to avoid violence
Bullying & harassment
UNIT VIII. Self Worth, Mental and Emotional Health
Media, peer & behavioral influences
Body image & health habits
Respect for self and others
UNIT IV. Environmental and Consumer Health
Types of pollution
Product labels, buying habits
UNIT X. Physical Fitness
Define physical fitness
Benefits of exercise
Self worth and stress reduction