Health education for young students focuses on what they can do to promote good health and wellbeing, making clear connections to their immediate environment and health information, concepts, skills, and behaviors. In second grade Health Education, students learn how to care for their bodies, communicate effectively, and positively contribute as members of their classroom and families, practice safe behaviors, prevent common accidents, respond to emergencies; distinguish between helpful and harmful substances; know how to make healthy food choices, participate in active play, and get sufficient sleep; understand the stages of the life cycle; recognize symptoms of common illnesses; and practice good personal hygiene to prevent the spread of disease. This course is designed to facilitate alternate academic learning outcomes appropriate to the instructional needs of the student, as documented in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This course is linked to the general education curriculum; however, the student will require a different scope and sequence, adapted and modified materials.
