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Nevada Health Education Standards — Curriculum Alignment
Aligned with the Nevada Academic Content Standards for High School Health (2020)
Nevada Academic Content Standards for Health (2020): https://doe.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/nde.doe.nv.gov/content/
Nevada_Academic_Standards/Health_and_PE/2020NVACSHealth.pdf
Nevada Academic Content Standards for Health — High School (2020)::
Content Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance
health.
Content Standard 2: Students will analyze the influences of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors have
on health behaviors.
Content Standard 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access reliable health information, products, and services to
enhance health.
Content Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and
to avoid or reduce health risks.
Content Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Content Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
Content Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and to avoid or reduce
health risks.
Content Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to support/promote personal, family, and community health.
Nevada Content Standard 1 (Core Concepts) Strands::
Personal, Community, and Environmental Health; Mental and Emotional Health; Nutrition and Physical Activity; Substance
Use and Abuse; Safety Practices, Injury Prevention, and CPR/AED; Personal Safety; Human Reproductive System, HIV/AIDS,
Related Communicable Diseases, & Sexual Responsibility
e 2020 Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) for Health were adopted by the Nevada State Board of Education in October
2020 (reprinted November 2021), with full district implementation required beginning 2022-2023. e high school band comprises 50
performance indicators across 8 Content Standards. ere is no 1.PS.HS.4 in the adopted document (the Personal Safe strand
numbering skips from 3 to 5).
Content Standard 1: Core Concepts — Personal, Community, and Environmental Health Strand
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Practices & Behaviors | 1.PCE.HS.1: Evaluate the impact of a variety of healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve personal, community, and environmental health. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Core Scholar), Day 2 (Reflective Identity). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions), Day 9-10 (Wellness Plan). Body Systems: Day 1 (Internal Balance). End a Term: Day 1 (Homeostasis). |
| Communicable & Non-Communicable Disease | 1.PCE.HS.2: Evaluate the impact of communicable and non-communicable diseases. | Diseases: Day 4 (NCD comparison), Day 5 (Lifestyle/Chronic prevention). Body Systems: Day 2 (Immune/Vaccine stats). End a Term: Day 1 (MC Questions 11-12). |
| Similarities & Differences | 1.PCE.HS.3: Analyze the importance of accepting the similarities and differences of self and others as it relates to personal, community, and environmental health. | Empathy: Day 2 (Venn Diagram), Day 3 (Stereotypes). Diversity: Day 1 (Identity), Day 2 (Belonging), Day 3 (Representation). |
| Family Structure & Community | 1.PCE.HS.4: Evaluate how an individual's family structure impacts other families and the community. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Vortex of Impact). Alcohol: Day 4 (Family addiction roles). End a Term: Day 2 (Generational cycles, Waves of impact). |
| Genetics, Family History & Stress | 1.PCE.HS.5: Evaluate the impact genetics, family history, health behaviors, and stress have on individual health. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Personal Timeline/Future Letter). Stress: Day 5-6 (Risk/Protective Factors). Diseases: Day 4 (Risk assessment), Day 5 (Family History). |
Content Standard 1: Core Concepts — Mental and Emotional Health Strand
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Mental & Physical Health | 1.ME.HS.1: Investigate the relationship between mental health and physical health. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions, Biopsychosocial). Body Systems: Day 1 (Gut-brain disruption). Diseases: Day 5 (Physiological impact). |
| Reducing Self-Injury & Suicide Risk | 1.ME.HS.2: Analyze ways to decrease the risk of self-injurious or suicidal behaviors. | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Crisis plan, Listening/Thanking them). Stress: Day 5-6 (Safety Plan, Warning sign response), Day 7-8 (Help prompts). First Aid: Day 4 (ALGEE model). |
Content Standard 1: Core Concepts — Nutrition and Physical Activity Strand
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Eating Patterns | 1.NP.HS.1: Investigate how personal healthy eating patterns, in accordance to the current federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans, lead to health promotion and disease prevention. | Nutrition: Day 1-2 (Macro/Micro functions), Day 5-6 (Recommended serving sizes analysis), Day 7-8 (Blood sugar/Heart health), Day 9-10 (SMART Power Plate meal/Plan design). |
| Benefits of Physical Activity | 1.NP.HS.2: Analyze the mental, social and physical benefits of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity. | Nutrition: Day 7-8 (Blood sugar/Heart health, Energy check), Day 10 (Food log/MyFitnessPal expenditure tracking). Body Systems: Day 2 (Lifestyle efficiency). |
| Annual Physical Exams | 1.NP.HS.3: Evaluate the importance of annual physical health examinations and responding appropriately to unusual aches and pains. | Body Systems: Day 3 (Reproductive wellness plan). Sex Education: Day 5-6 (Self-exam guides/Cancer prevention). Diseases: Day 4 (Risk assessment). |
Content Standard 1: Core Concepts — Substance Use and Abuse Strand
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| OTC & Prescription Medications | 1.SUA.HS.1: Analyze the effects of long-term use and abuse of over-the-counter and prescription medications. | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risky choice impact), Day 2 (Tolerance/Dependence). Drugs: Day 1 (Stimulants/Opioids), Day 2 (Tolerance), Day 3 (Memory/Breathing impact). |
| Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana & Other Drugs | 1.SUA.HS.2: Analyze the effects of long-term use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs as they relate to health and disease prevention. | Dangerous Decisions: Day 2 (Alcohol, Nicotine, Cannabis, Opioids, Tolerance/Dependence). Alcohol: Day 3 (AUD chronic nature). Drugs: Day 2 (Tolerance). Tobacco: Day 1 (Prefrontal cortex effects). End a Term: Day 1 (MC 1-3). |
Content Standard 1: Core Concepts — Safety Practices, Injury Prevention, and CPR/AED Strand
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Behaviors & Injury Prevention | 1.SIC.HS.1: Critique how health risk behaviors influence safety and injury prevention practices. | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risky Choices, Risky driving), Day 2 (Water safety/blackouts), Day 3 (Distracted driving CDC data). First Aid: Day 1 (Willingness to act). End a Term: Day 1 (Scene Safety Scenario). |
| Hands-Only CPR | 1.SIC.HS.2a: Perform the psychomotor skills required for the administration of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association. | First Aid: Day 2 (Hands-only CPR/AED sequence, ABCDE). |
| AED Use | 1.SIC.HS.2b: Explain the purpose, operation and safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). | First Aid: Day 2 (Hands-only CPR/AED sequence, AED Locator). |
| Personal Boundaries | 1.PS.HS.1: Develop personal boundaries and clear limits for self and recognize the importance of not violating the personal boundaries of others. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Practicing consent). Empathy: Day 4 (Boundaries, Saying No). Self-Esteem: Day 3 (Boundary practice), Day 5 (Boundary setting). Sex Education: Day 1-2 (Boundaries). |
| Abusive & Coercive Behaviors | 1.PS.HS.2: Analyze the impact related to various abusive and coercive behaviors including mental, physical, social, economic, and legal consequences. | Mental Health: Day 7-8 (Jealousy/Control). Sex Education: Day 3-4 (Coercion distinction, Gaslighting vs respect). Violence: Day 5 (Challenging victim-blaming). |
| Reporting Unsafe Situations | 1.PS.HS.3: Diagram the reporting process and include where, when, and whom to report unsafe situations. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (School counselors/nurses). Violence: Day 5 (Bystander/Confidential reporting, Crisis lines). First Aid: Day 1 (911 Script). |
| Technology & Social Media in Relationships | 1.PS.HS.6: Evaluate the potentially positive and negative roles of technology and social media in relationships. | Mental Health: Day 7-8 (Digital Balance, Digital influence, Online validation influence). Conflict: Day 2 (Digital norms). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Sexting/Digital footprint leaks). |
ndard 1: Core Concepts — Human Reproductive System, HIV/AIDS, Related Communicable Diseases, & Sexual Responsib
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Hormones & Reproductive Systems | 1.HRS.HS.1: Analyze the role hormones play within the structures and functions of the human reproductive systems. | Body Systems: Day 3 (Testosterone/Estrogen, Hormonal shifts). Sex Education: Day 5-6 (Structures/Functions). |
| Brain Development in Adolescence | 1.HRS.HS.2: Analyze how brain development has an impact on cognitive, social and emotional changes of adolescence and early adulthood. | Body Systems: Day 3 (Hormonal shifts). Sex Education: Day 5-6 (Development/Lifespan literacy, Physical/Social shifts). |
| Process of Human Reproduction | 1.HRS.HS.3: Analyze the scientific process of human reproduction. | Body Systems: Day 3 (Sperm/Egg production). Sex Education: Day 5-6 (Structures/Functions), Day 7-8 (Fertilization). |
| Impact of Pregnancy on the Body | 1.HRS.HS.4a: Explain the impact a pregnancy has on the body. | Body Systems: Day 3 (Reproductive wellness plan). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Fertilization, Parenting/Financial effects). |
| Contraception Methods | 1.HRS.HS.4b: Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of contraception, including abstinence and condoms. | Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Contraceptive effectiveness/PrEP, Condom Demo/Steps), Day 9-10 (Abstinence proactive choice). |
| STDs/STIs & HIV/AIDS Basics | 1.HRS.HS.5a: Describe signs and symptoms, treatments, and modes of transmission of related communicable diseases (STDs/STIs), including HIV/AIDS. | Diseases: Day 4 (STI Stigma challenge). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (STI transmission). |
| STI/HIV Prevention & Vaccines | 1.HRS.HS.5b: Describe current preventative approaches, including, but not limited to, HPV vaccinations to combat HIV/AIDS and related communicable diseases (STDs/STIs). | Body Systems: Day 2 (Immune/Vaccine stats). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Contraceptive effectiveness/PrEP). |
| Sexual Health Care Laws | 1.HRS.HS.5c: Describe the laws related to sexual health care services, including related communicable diseases (STD/STIs) and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment. | Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Confidential testing advocacy), Day 9-10 (Confidentiality/Minor access laws). |
| Effectiveness of Safer Sex Methods | 1.HRS.HS.5d: Evaluate the effectiveness of abstinence, condoms and other safer sex methods in preventing the spread of related communicable diseases (STDs/STIs), including HIV/AIDS. | Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Contraceptive effectiveness/PrEP, Condom Demo/Steps), Day 9-10 (Abstinence proactive choice). |
| Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships | 1.HRS.HS.6: Describe characteristics of healthy and unhealthy romantic and/or sexual relationships. | Mental Health: Day 7-8 (Jealousy/Control). Sex Education: Day 3-4 (Trust/Equality/Boundaries, Gaslighting vs respect). |
| Factors Affecting Consent | 1.HRS.HS.7a: Analyze factors that can affect the ability to give or recognize consent to sexual activity. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Practicing consent). Mental Health: Day 7-8 (Digital influence). Sex Education: Day 3-4 (Coercion distinction). |
| Laws on Sexual Conduct of Minors | 1.HRS.HS.7b: Analyze laws relating to the sexual conduct of minors, including consent, and criminal sexual conduct. | Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Sexting laws). Sex Education: Day 9-10 (Confidentiality/Minor access laws). |
Content Standard 2: Analyze Influences
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Expectations & Behavior | 2.AF.HS.1: Analyze how the perceptions of current social expectations influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors. | Self-Esteem: Day 1 (Media/Family), Day 4 (Instagram/TikTok). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Social Media Trap), Day 7-8 (Digital validation). Stress: Day 1-2 (Racism/Sexism). Diversity: Day 2 (Implicit bias). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Peer Pressure). Nutrition: Day 1-2 (Diet Culture), Day 5-6 (Healthwashing). |
| Validity of Health Information | 3.AI.HS.1: Evaluate the validity of health information, products and services. | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Numbing myths). Diseases: Day 4 (Media Literacy). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Evaluating resources), Day 5-6 (Registered Dietitians vs Influencers). First Aid: Day 3 (Kit research). Tobacco: Day 1 (Vape ad decoding). |
Content Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Communication | 4.IC.HS.1: Utilize skills for communicating effectively with family, peers, and others to enhance health. | Empathy: Day 1 (Empathetic writing), Day 2 (Active Listening, Emotional vocabulary). Self-Esteem: Day 5 (Self-advocacy). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Judgment-free listening), Day 5-6 (Assertiveness). Stress: Day 7-8 (Parent-Teen Communicator). Conflict: Day 2 (Clarifying needs). |
| Refusal, Negotiation & Collaboration | 4.IC.HS.2: Demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. | Empathy: Day 4 (Saying No). Conflict: Day 1 (Negotiation, Assertiveness/I-statements), Day 2 (Accountability/Repair). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Refusal/Negotiation skills). Violence: Day 4 (Refusal/Advocacy), Day 5 (NVC - Nonviolent Communication). |
Content Standard 5: Decision Making
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Short- & Long-Term Impact of Decisions | 5.DM.HS.1: Compare the potential short-term and long-term impact of healthy and unhealthy decisions on self and others. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Vortex of Impact). Stress: Day 1-2 (Pressure outcomes). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (STOP-THINK-CHOOSE, Risky choice impact), Day 2 (Substance quiz), Day 3 (Pre-decision challenge). End a Term: Day 1 (Scenario 9/26). |
| Effectiveness of Health Decisions | 5.DM.HS.2: Evaluate the effectiveness of health-related decisions. | Self-Esteem: Day 4 (Authenticity shift). Mental Health: Day 3-4 (Adaptive coping). Stress: Day 3-4 (Help-seeking). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Decision Scenario), Day 9-10 (Values check). |
| Defending the Healthy Choice | 5.DM.HS.3: Defend the healthy choice when making a decision. | Diversity: Day 3 (Dismissive decisions). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (STOP-THINK-CHOOSE), Day 3 (Pre-decision challenge). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Intentional choice). Sex Education: Day 9-10 (Values check). |
Content Standard 6: Goal Setting
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Achieving a Health Goal | 6.GS.HS.1: Implement strategies and monitor progress in achieving a health goal. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Health Mission Statement). Self-Esteem: Day 4 (Self-acceptance plan), Day 5 (Small steps). Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Support goal), Day 9-10 (Personal Mental Health Plan). Stress: Day 1-2 (Reduction strategy), Day 9-10 (Toolkit implementation). Nutrition: Day 7-8 (Fuel-up goal), Day 9-10 (SMART goal plan). |
| Long-Term Health Plan | 6.GS.HS.2: Formulate an effective long-term health plan. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Future letter 1/5/10yr, Personal Timeline/Future Letter). Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Wellness Plan). Nutrition: Day 9-10 (SMART Power Plate meal/Plan design). Alcohol: Day 4 (Future you letter). End a Term: Day 1 (Long-term goal mapping, Live it Forward challenge). |
Content Standard 7: Self-Management
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Practices & Behaviors | 7.SM.HS.1: Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others. | Self-Esteem: Day 1 (Gratitude Rock), Day 2 (Nature Walk). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Stress-Relief Jar, Mindful breathing), Day 3-4 (Mental Health Toolbox). Stress: Day 1-2 (5-4-3-2-1), Day 9-10 (Toolkit). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Mindful eating). |
| Avoiding & Reducing Health Risks | 7.SM.HS.2: Demonstrate a variety of behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks to self and others. | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risk Management Plan), Day 3 (Refusal/Negotiation skills). First Aid: Day 2 (Hands-only CPR/AED sequence). Alcohol: Day 1-4 (Overdose/Poisoning response). Drugs: Day 3 (Narcan administration). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Condom Demo/Steps). |
| Individual Responsibility | 7.SM.HS.3: Analyze the role of individual responsibility in enhancing health. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Health Mission Statement). Self-Esteem: Day 5 (Self-advocacy). Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Personal Mental Health Plan). Sex Education: Day 9-10 (Ownership/Rights). End a Term: Day 1 (Live it Forward challenge). |
Content Standard 8: Advocacy
| Topic | Nevada Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Advocacy for Health | 8.AV.HS.1: Demonstrate advocacy for improving personal, family, and community health. | Empathy: Day 3 (Emotional energy advocacy), Day 5 (Kindness project). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Breaking Stigma PSA), Day 9-10 (Positive culture advocacy). Diversity: Day 2 (Advocating for Equity). Nutrition: Day 9-10 (School Lunch Advocacy). Alcohol: Day 4 (Safe community advocacy). Tobacco: Day 2 (Tobacco-free advocacy). |
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