Mission: Health 5th Grade

Objectives

After completing Mission: Health 5th Grade, students will be able to:

• Explain why balancing their food choices with their physical activity choices is important.
• Describe at least three healthy behaviors (including at least one that specifically helps keep the mind healthy) they can do each day.
• Describe two or more barriers to eating healthy or participating in physical activity. 
• Explain what makes a source of health information valid.
• List three valid sources of health information, such as a doctor, nurse, nutrition labels, and mypyramid.gov.
• Identify one health related situation that requires a thoughtful decision. 
• List healthy options to a health related issue or problem, and examine the potential outcomes of each option. 
• Choose the healthiest option when making a decision. 
• Write a personal health goal, and track progress toward the goal.
• Identify at least two people or resources that can assist them in reaching a personal health goal.
• Demonstrate health-enhancing behaviors, such as participating in physical activity, eating healthy foods, and getting proper rest. 
• Differentiate between hunger and non-hunger cues to eating. 
• Explain the three main types of physical activity, and identify one activity from each type that they may enjoy.
• Compare two or more sugary drinks to determine which is the healthier choice based on sugar content.