Health Curriculum Guide. Third Grade.

GRADES OR AGES: Third grade. SUBJECT MATTER: Health education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: This illustrated guide is divided into five "strands" or topics and a bibliography. The strands are as follows: Physical Health (including dental health); Sociological Problems (including drug and alcohol education); Mental Health; Environmental and Community Health; and Education for Survival (first aid and safety measures). Each strand lists important concepts, discussion highlights, suggested activities, and resources. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES: Activities are listed for each strand. In this guide there is emphasis on visits from doctors and dentists, discussions of dental health and disease prevention, and projects in consumer education. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Materials are listed under the heading "Resources" for each strand and in the bibliography. STUDENT ASSESSMENT: No provision provided. OPTIONS: None given. (JA)