Grade 2: Healthy Living |
Achievement
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Overall Expectations
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•identify healthy eating practices and use a decision-making
model to make healthy food choices; |
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•describe parts of the human body, the functions of these
parts, and behaviours that contribute to good health; |
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•outline safety rules and safe practices; |
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•describe the effects on the body of appropriate and
inappropriate uses of medicines. |
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Specific Expectations
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Healthy Eating |
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•identify a balanced diet and apply decision-making skills
to create menus for healthy meals; |
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•describe the importance of food to the body (e.g., for
energy and growth); |
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•explain the negative effects of poor nutrition on healthy
teeth and the importance of regular brushing and visits to the dentist; |
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Growth and Development |
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•distinguish the similarities and differences between
themselves and others (e.g., in terms of body size or gender); |
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•describe how germs are transmitted and how this relates
to personal hygiene (e.g., using tissues, washing hands before eating); |
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•identify the five senses and describe how each functions; |
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Personal Safety and Injury Prevention |
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•identify safety rules to be followed in the home, school,
and community (e.g., electrical safety, schoolyard rules, bus safety); |
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•describe types of verbal and physical violence (e.g.,
name calling, kicking, hitting); |
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•explain the importance of being able to say no to exploitative
behaviours (e.g., improper touching), and describe how to seek help; |
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Substance Use and Abuse |
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•describe the difference between prescription and non-prescription
medicines; |
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•outline the safe use of medicines (e.g., the need for
an adult to supervise the administration of medicines, taking proper dosages); |
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•use decision-making skills to identify healthy alternatives
to drug use (e.g., fresh air and exercise can help relieve headaches). |
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