Scope and Sequence-Grade 4

Following is the scope of the Fourth Grade level of the Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Education Curriculum. For more information about this specific grade level, including links to a complete list of learning objectives, select the number “4.”

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Safety & First Aid Education	Behaviors that promote safety Avoiding unintentional injuries Seasonal safety issues Avoiding injury from guns Wheeled recreational equipment Passenger safety rules Home alone safety Burn prevention Responding to dangerous situations Preventing bad touch Treatment for chemical inhalation Choking rescue return to top
Nutrition Education	Food group pyramid Health benefits of each food group Serving sizes, number of servings Foods that promote dental health Reducing fat in the diet and avoiding obesity Nutritious snack foods Preventing food borne illness return to top
Family Health	Changing controls through life Responsibilities of family members recognizing individual interests and roles Unique qualities When to get help Coping skills for chemical dependencies Sources of information and influence How adults say “NO” Getting help from the community return to top
Consumer Health	Sources of information and influences about drugs Getting help for chemical dependency Accessing community support systems Poison labeling Advertising gimmicks Reading nutrition labeling Dental product labeling return to top
Community Health	Sources of information and influences about drugs How chemical dependency affects society Getting help and information Community support systems Getting help for dangerous situations and emergencies Emergency phone calls Dealing with chemical inhalation return to top
Growth & Development	Kinds of teeth and their function Tooth decay and plaque Responsibilities throughout life Blood and its functions The digestive system Cellular anatomy and function return to top
Substance Use & Abuse	Rule for poison safety What to do if exposed to dangerous inhalants Positive and negative uses for drugs Sources of information and influences on drugs Impact of drug use on individuals, families and society Coping skills for chemical dependency Effects of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and inhalants on the body Identifying influences and pressures to use drugs When to say “NO” Effective refusal strategies return to top
Personal Health Practices	Controls that promote health Avoiding unintentional injuries Avoiding obesity Preventing food borne illness Care of teeth Care of digestive system Exercise and rest Staying healthy in all seasons Caring for the environment Making a personal health plan Sharing health messages return to top
Emotional & Mental Health	Identify and manage feelings Effective communication skills Conflict resolution skills Developmental tasks and life cycle changes return to top
Disease Prevention & Control	Chemical dependency Use of drugs as medicine Food borne illness Hand washing Avoiding obesity How the body fights germs return to top

Michigan Model for Comprehensive School Health Curriculum

Michigan Model Scope and Sequence Chart - Grade Four

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