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TITLE 19EDUCATION
PART 2TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
CHAPTER 115TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
SUBCHAPTER BMIDDLE SCHOOL
RULE §115.27Grades 7-8, Adopted 2020

    (F) practice conflict resolution and mediation skills.

  (4) Mental health and wellness--developing a healthy self-concept. The student develops the capacity for self-assessment and evaluation, goal setting, and decision making in order to develop a healthy self-concept. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe how internal and external factors influence self-esteem;

    (B) identify and develop strategies for setting long-term personal goals;

    (C) create and discuss personal life goals that one wishes to achieve and consider the financial impact of graduating from high school, having a full-time job, and waiting until marriage if one plans to have children; and

    (D) identify decision-making skills that promote individual, family, and community mental health.

  (5) Mental health and wellness--risk and protective factors. The student recognizes the influence of various factors on mental health and wellness. The student is expected to:

    (A) explain how adolescent brain development influences cognitive processing, emotions, and decision making;

    (B) identify and describe how environmental influences such as air, water, or noise can affect an individual's mental health; and

    (C) discuss the influence of childhood trauma and how to recognize, process, and overcome negative events.

  (6) Mental health and wellness--identifying and managing mental health and wellness concerns. The student develops and uses appropriate skills to identify and manage conditions related to mental health and wellness. The student is expected to:

    (A) describe methods to support others who have long-term physical health conditions;

    (B) examine ways to influence peers positively and promote resiliency in others in stressful situations;

    (C) differentiate between healthy and unhealthy self-management strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and grief;

    (D) describe the consequences of disordered eating and eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating disorder and the importance of seeking help from a parent or another trusted adult for oneself or others related to disordered eating;

    (E) discuss the suicide risk and suicide protective factors identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the importance of telling a parent or another trusted adult if one observes the warning signs in self or others;

    (F) research and discuss protective factors and healthy self-management strategies to avoid self-harming behaviors; and

    (G) examine how the use of suicide prevention resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline can reduce the likelihood of suicide.

  (7) Healthy eating and physical activity--food and beverage daily recommendations. The student analyzes and applies healthy eating strategies for enhancing and maintaining personal health throughout the lifespan. The student is expected to:

    (A) analyze food labels and menus to determine the nutritional value of foods and make healthy decisions about daily caloric intake;

    (B) develop a personal dietary plan; and

    (C) identify and practice strategies for choosing healthy foods and beverages in diverse social environments, including at home, at school, and while dining out.

  (8) Healthy eating and physical activity--physical activity. The student identifies, analyzes, and applies strategies for enhancing and maintaining optimal personal physical fitness throughout the lifespan. The student is expected to:

    (A) explain the relationships between nutrition, physical activity, quality of life, and disease in terms of their mental, physical, and social benefits;

    (B) identify how to balance caloric intake and physical activity; and

    (C) apply the CDC guidelines for daily physical activity to develop a physical fitness plan using appropriate technology.

  (9) Healthy eating and physical activity--nutrition and physical activity literacy. The student obtains, processes, and understands basic physical activity and nutrition information needed to make health-promoting decisions. The student is expected to:

    (A) develop and examine progress of short- and long-term goals toward achieving appropriate levels of physical activity, improving personal physical fitness level, and making healthy personal food choices; and

    (B) explain how media influences buying decisions regarding physical fitness equipment or nutritional products.

  (10) Healthy eating and physical activity--risk and protective factors. The student analyzes and applies risk and protective factors related to healthy eating and physical activity. The student is expected to:

    (A) analyze the impact of moderate physical activity and healthy dietary practices in the prevention of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes;

    (B) analyze risk factors that may lead to the development of chronic conditions and formulate strategies to reduce the likelihood of developing chronic conditions;

    (C) identify community and digital resources that can assist in developing healthy eating and physical activity behaviors; and

    (D) investigate and compare the nutritional differences between preparing and serving fresh food or minimally processed food and serving commercially prepared or highly processed foods.

  (11) Injury and violence prevention and safety--safety skills and unintentional injury. The student identifies and demonstrates safety and first aid knowledge to prevent and treat injuries. The student is expected to demonstrate basic first-aid procedures, including CPR and the choking rescue.

  (12) Injury and violence prevention and safety--healthy home, school, and community climate. The student understands that individual actions and awareness can impact safety, community, and environment. The student is expected to:

    (A) analyze strategies for and the benefits of avoiding violence, gangs, weapons, and human trafficking;

    (B) define safe haven and identify designated safe haven locations in the community;

    (C) evaluate the dangers associated with a variety of weapons;

    (D) evaluate the importance of complying with rules prohibiting possession of and the improper use of weapons; and

    (E) create a personal safety plan.

  (13) Injury and violence prevention and safety--digital citizenship and media. The student understands how to be a safe and responsible citizen in digital and online environments. The student is expected to:

    (A) develop strategies to resist inappropriate digital and online communication such as social media posts, sending and receiving photos, sexting, and pornography;

    (B) discuss and analyze the consequences resulting from inappropriate digital and online communication such as social media posts, sending and receiving photos, sexting, and pornography;

    (C) evaluate strategies and techniques for identity protection in digital and online environments;

    (D) identify how technology is used to recruit or manipulate potential victims of sex trafficking; and

    (E) research the current legal consequences of cyberbullying and inappropriate digital and online communication.

  (14) Injury and violence prevention and safety--interpersonal violence. The student understands the impact of interpersonal violence and the importance of seeking guidance and help to maintain personal safety. The student is expected to:

    (A) identify forms of family violence, including physical, mental, and emotional violence;

    (B) describe the serious effects of bullying, cyberbullying, or harassment such as suicidal ideation and other effects on the individual;

    (C) explain the responsibility to report bullying behavior, including cyberbullying;

    (D) describe the seriousness of various forms of bullying such as harassment;

    (E) analyze strategies for prevention and intervention of all forms of bullying and cyberbullying such as emotional, physical, social, and sexual; and

    (F) summarize the advantages of seeking advice and feedback regarding the use of decision-making and problem-solving skills related to personal safety.

  (15) Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs--use, misuse, and physiological effects. The student understands the difference between use and misuse of different substances and how the use and misuse of substances impacts health. The student is expected to:

    (A) differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate use of prescription and over-the- counter drugs, including combining drugs, and the outcomes of each;

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