Standard 2 : Internal and External Influence



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General Information

Number: HE.4.PHC.2
Title: Internal and External Influence
Type: Standard
Subject: Health Education
Grade: 4
Strand: Personal Health Concepts

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
HE.4.PHC.2.1: Identify how outside influences, including family and friends, affect health practices and behaviors.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes recognizing and avoiding bullying behaviors.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes choosing to avoid tobacco products or inhalants.

HE.4.PHC.2.2: Describe ways a safe, healthy school environment can influence personal health.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes safety patrols, school crossing guards, and safety resource officers.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes hand washing and practicing good hygiene.

Clarification 3: Instruction includes daily physical activity as part of the school day.

HE.4.PHC.2.3: Discuss how technology influences personal thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes the negative impacts of cyberbullying.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes limiting screen time to less than two hours per day to prevent health risks such as sleep difficulties, mood problems, physical inactivity, and decreased learning opportunities.

HE.4.PHC.2.4: Discuss how media/social media influences personal thoughts, feelings, and health behaviors.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Instruction includes marketing strategies to appeal to specific audiences.

Clarification 2: Instruction includes negative effects on mental health, such as social media addiction.

HE.4.PHC.2.5: Identify health-related consequences of inappropriate and/or excessive internet use.
Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Health-related consequences include decreased mental well-being, loss of vision, sleep difficulties, and decreased physical activity leading to obesity.

Clarification 2: Health-related consequences include musculoskeletal conditions caused by prolonged use of devices.



Related Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.

Text Resource

Name Description
Case Study: Time Out on Tech:

Using this case study, students can discuss, "What are the impacts of too much digital device usage on behavior?"