Third Grade Health

The overall goal of health is introduce children to the basic knowledge and skills needed to establish healthy living habits and personal healthcare, and to recognize the availability of community health providers. In third grade, students will connect the effect of their actions, choices, and health habits on their community.

Students will:

• explain the relationships found among proper nutrition,physical activity, and healthful living.
• identify environmental practices and consumer goods that positively impact the community.
• describe proper food portions.
• describe how the body changes as it grows and develops.
• discuss and demonstrate self-protection skills to maximize personal safety.