HE.8.P.8.2

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Justify a health-enhancing position on a topic and support it with accurate information.

Clarifications

Abstinence from unhealthy behaviors, gun-safety laws, legal- age limits, bullying laws, and zero tolerance.
General Information
Subject Area: Health Education
Grade: 8
Strand: Health Literacy Promotion
Standard: Advocacy - Demonstrate the ability to advocate for individual, peer, school, family, and community health.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
0800020: M/J Health Grade 8 Year (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022 (current), 2022 and beyond)
0800025: M/J Health & Career Planning Grade 8 Year (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022 (current), 2022 and beyond)
0800050: M/J Health Grade 8 Semester (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022 (current), 2022 and beyond)
7820020: M/J Access Health: 6-8 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 and beyond (current))
2104030: M/J United States Economics Geography (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019 (course terminated))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
HE.8.P.8.In.2: Explain the desirability of a health-enhancing position on a topic using accurate information from selected resources, such as abstinence from unhealthy behaviors, gun-safety laws, or legal-age limits.
HE.8.P.8.Su.2: Support a health-enhancing position on a topic using accurate information from a selected source, such as abstinence from unhealthy behaviors, gun-safety laws, or legal-age limits.
HE.8.P.8.Pa.2: Recognize accurate information related to a health-enhancing position on a topic, such as abstinence from unhealthy behaviors, gun-safety laws, or legal-age limits.

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