Standards
Structure and Function in Living Organisms
Standard 7.5 The anatomy and physiology of plants and animals illustrate the complementary nature of structure and function. As a basis for understanding this concept:
Standard 7.5a Students know plants and animals have levels of organization for structure and function, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and the whole organism.
Standard 7.5b Students know organ systems function because of the contributions of individual organs, tissues, and cells. The failure of any part can affect the entire system.
Standard 7.5c Students know how bones and muscles work together to provide a structural framework for movement.
Physical Principles in Living Systems
Standard 7.6 Physical principles underlie biological structures and functions. As a basis for understanding this concept:
Standard 7.6b Students know that for an object to be seen, light emitted by or scattered from it must be detected by the eye.
Health Education Standards
Standard 2.1G Analyze how internal and external influences affect growth and development, relationships, and sexual behavior.
Standard 2.3G Analyze the influence of alcohol and other drugs on sexual behaviors
Standard 2.5G Recognize that there are individual, family, and cultural differences in relationships.
Standard 8.1G Support and encourage safe, respectful, and responsible relationships.
Standard 8.1S Support changes to promote safety in the home, at school, and in the community.
Standard 1.1.A Describe the harmful short and long-term effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, including steroids, performance-enhancing drugs and inhalants.
Standard 1.2.A Describe the relationship between using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and engaging in other risky behaviors.
Standard 1.3.A Explain the dangers of drug dependence and addiction.
Standard 1.6.A Explain the short and long-term consequences of using alcohol and other drugs to cope with problems.
Standard 1.7.A Explain why most youths do not use alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.
Standard 2.1.A Analyze internal influences that affect the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Standard 2.2.A Evaluate the influence of marketing and advertising techniques and how they affect alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse.
Standard 2.3.A Analyze family and peer pressure as influences on the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Standard 6.1.A Develop short and long-term goals to remain drug-free.
Standard 7.1.A Use a variety of effective coping strategies when there is alcohol, tobacco, or other drug use in group situations.
Standard 7.2.A Practice positive alternatives to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Standard 8.1.A Participate in school and community efforts to promote a drug-free lifestyle.
Standard 1.5.M Recognize diversity among people, including disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, and body size.
Standard 1.11.M Describe common mental health conditions and why seeking professional help for these conditions is important.
Standard 3.1.M Access accurate sources of information and services about mental, emotional, and social health.
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