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Oklahoma Health Education Standards — Curriculum Alignment
Aligned with all the Oklahoma Academic Standards for High School Health Education (2026)
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health Education (2026): https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/osde/documents/services/
standards-learning/health/2026%20OAS%20Health.pdf
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health Education — High School (Grades 9-12)::
Standard 1: Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Standard 2: Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
Standard 3: Demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products and services to enhance health.
Standard 4: Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health
risks.
Standard 5: Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Standard 6: Demonstrate the ability to use goal setting skills to enhance health.
Standard 7: Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
Standard 8: Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family and community health.
Standard 1 (Essential Knowledge) Six Strands::
Nutrition, Physical Activity, Mental Health and Wellness, Substance Use and Abuse Prevention, Healthy Relationships, Injury
Prevention and Personal Health
e 2026 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health Education were approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Education on Janua 22,
2026, with implementation beginning in the 2026-27 school year, superseding the 2022 Oklahoma Academic Standards for Health
Education.
Standard 1: Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
| Topic | Oklahoma Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition (NU) | 1.NU.12.1: Summarize the physical, mental, social, and cognitive benefits of eating a healthy breakfast every day. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions). Nutrition: Day 7-8 (Energy check). |
| 1.NU.12.2: Analyze the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods to meet daily nutrient and caloric needs. | Nutrition: Day 1-2 (Macro/Micro functions), Day 3-4 (Omega-3s), Day 7-8 (Antioxidants/Fiber), Day 9-10 (Nutrient preservation), Day 10 (Food log/MyFitnessPal expenditure tracking). | |
| 1.NU.12.3: Analyze the benefits of limiting the consumption of non-nutritious beverages. | Nutrition: Day 1-2 (Hydration swap), Day 5-6 (Hidden Sugar Challenge). | |
| Physical Activity (PA) | 1.PA.12.1: Determine how a person can incorporate physical activity into daily life without relying on a structured exercise plan. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions). Body Systems: Day 3 (Reproductive wellness plan). Diseases: Day 5 (Lifestyle/Chronic prevention). |
| 1.PA.12.2: Analyze ways to increase physical activity and decrease inactivity. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions). Stress: Day 1-2 (Vulnerability Survey). Nutrition: Day 10 (Food log/MyFitnessPal expenditure tracking). Diseases: Day 5 (Lifestyle/Chronic prevention). | |
| 1.PA.12.3: Evaluate the short-term and long-term benefits of physical activity (e.g., improving mood, self-esteem, attention, cognitive performance, cardiovascular health, strength, endurance, flexibility, and reducing risks for chronic diseases). | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions). Nutrition: Day 7-8 (Blood sugar/Heart health). Body Systems: Day 2 (Lifestyle efficiency). Diseases: Day 5 (Lifestyle/Chronic prevention). | |
| Mental Health and Wellness (MH) | 1.MH.12.1: Explain how feelings, emotions, experiences, and trauma can positively and negatively influence behavior. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Fight/Flight/Freeze). Empathy: Day 1 (Contagion). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Biopsychosocial), Day 3-4 (Emotional regulation consequences), Day 9-10 (Post-traumatic growth). Stress: Day 1-2 (Automatic reactions), Day 9-10 (Vicarious trauma). Conflict: Day 1 (Defense mechanisms). |
| 1.MH.12.2: Analyze how physical, mental, and emotional health are connected and how they influence social interactions with others (e.g., families, peers, adults). | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions), Day 5-6 (Impact on individual/community). Stress: Day 3-4 (Foggy brain/Headaches). Body Systems: Day 1 (Gut-brain disruption). | |
| 1.MH.12.3: Analyze the causes, symptoms, and effects of stress, depression, and anxiety and practice healthy coping skills. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Mindful breathing), Day 3-4 (Mental Health Toolbox). Stress: Day 1-2 (Eustress vs Distress), Day 3-4 (Sadness vs Clinical Depression), Day 5-6 (Temperature Reset), Day 9-10 (Toolkit). End a Term: Day 1 (MC 38). | |
| Substance Use and Abuse Prevention (SU) | 1.SU.12.1: Describe how alcohol, illicit drugs, controlled substances, and prescription drug misuse can affect physical health, and school and/or job performance (e.g., attendance, job loss). | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risky choice impact), Day 2 (Substance impact). Alcohol: Day 1 (Ethanol depressant), Day 3 (AUD chronic nature). Drugs: Day 1 (Dopamine interference), Day 3 (Memory/Breathing impact). Tobacco: Day 1 (Prefrontal cortex effects). End a Term: Day 1 (MC 1-3). |
| 1.SU.12.2: Compare and contrast family and school rules and community laws about alcohol and other drug-use. | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Legal outcomes), Day 2 (Good Samaritan laws). Alcohol: Day 2 (BAC limits), Day 3 (Criminal records). Drugs: Day 3 (Possession/Misuse consequences). End a Term: Day 1 (Legal consequences MC 7). | |
| 1.SU.12.3: Summarize long-term health benefits of abstaining from or discontinuing tobacco use (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, heated tobacco products, smokeless tobacco). | Dangerous Decisions: Day 2 (Alcohol, Nicotine, Cannabis, Opioids). Tobacco: Day 1 (Prefrontal cortex effects), Day 2 (Tobacco-free advocacy). | |
| Healthy Relationships (HR) | 1.HR.12.1: Summarize the importance of talking with trusted adults (e.g., parent, guardian, health professional) about issues related to growth and development, relationships, and related services. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (School counselors/nurses). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Counselors/Support groups). Stress: Day 3-4 (Valid points of help), Day 7-8 (Parent-Teen Communicator). Sex Education: Day 1-2 (Counselors). |
| 1.HR.12.2: Analyze how the characteristics of healthy relationships influence health behaviors. | Mental Health: Day 7-8 (Jealousy/Control). Conflict: Day 2 (Relationship wellness). Sex Education: Day 3-4 (Trust/Equality/Boundaries). | |
| 1.HR.12.3: Summarize why individuals have the right to refuse uncomfortable situations and/or contact (e.g., physical, virtual). | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Practicing consent). Empathy: Day 4 (Saying No). Self-Esteem: Day 3 (Boundary practice). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Refusal/Negotiation skills). Sex Education: Day 1-2 (Boundaries), Day 3-4 (Clear "No" strategies), Day 7-8 (Yes/No/Maybe map). | |
| Injury Prevention and Personal Health (IP) | 1.IP.12.1: Analyze the personal physical, emotional, mental, social, and cognitive health and vocational performance benefits of personal hygiene, rest, and sleep. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (5 Dimensions). Stress: Day 1-2 (Vulnerability Survey). Body Systems: Day 1 (Internal Balance), Day 3 (UTIs/Hygiene). |
| 1.IP.12.2: Practice safe and responsible behaviors to prevent injuries at home, school, and in the community (e.g., motor/recreational vehicles, sport, weather, firearms, chemicals, all bodies of water). | Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risky driving), Day 2 (Water safety/blackouts), Day 3 (Distracted driving CDC data). Environmental Health: Day 1 (Workplace Hazard reports). End a Term: Day 1 (Scene Safety Scenario). | |
| 1.IP.12.3: Explain the accepted procedures for basic emergency care and lifesaving skills. | First Aid: Day 1 (3 Ps), Day 2 (Hands-only CPR/AED sequence), Day 3 (R.I.C.E./FAST), Day 4 (Seizures/Asthma), Day 5 (Bleeding/Simulations). Alcohol: Day 1-4 (Overdose/Poisoning response). Drugs: Day 3 (Narcan administration). |
Standard 2: Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
| Topic | Oklahoma Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Analyze Influences (AN) | 2.AN.12.1: Analyze how family influences the health of individuals. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Belief formation). Self-Esteem: Day 1 (Media/Family), Day 2 (Early Experiences). Alcohol: Day 4 (Family addiction roles). End a Term: Day 2 (Generational cycles). |
| 2.AN.12.2: Analyze how culture supports and challenges health beliefs, practices, and behaviors. | Empathy: Day 2 (Culture/Technology). Conflict: Day 1 (Uptown upbringing). Diversity: Day 2 (Cultural humility). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Cultural honoring). | |
| 2.AN.12.3: Analyze how peers and norms influence healthy and unhealthy practices and behaviors. | Self-Esteem: Day 2 (Peer Influence), Day 4 (Conforming pressures). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Peer Pressure), Day 3 (Groupthink). Violence: Day 5 (Bystander culture/Gender roles). | |
| 2.AN.12.4: Analyze how media and technology (e.g., television/film, video games, advertisements, social media, and other screen time) influence personal, family, and community health. | Empathy: Day 1 (Technology desensitization). Self-Esteem: Day 4 (Instagram/TikTok). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Social Media Trap), Day 7-8 (Digital validation). Violence: Day 4 (Technology influences). Nutrition: Day 5-6 (Influencer claims). Tobacco: Day 1 (Vape ad decoding). | |
| 2.AN.12.5: Analyze how the school and community can impact personal health practices and behaviors (e.g., tobacco free environment, healthy food access, safe bike routes, walking school buses, etc.). | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Social Determinants). Mental Health: Day 9-10 (School climate). Diversity: Day 2 (Social Determinants/Barriers). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Food Deserts), Day 9-10 (Economic access). Diseases: Day 5 (ZIP code). | |
| 2.AN.12.6: Analyze how some health risk behaviors influence the likelihood of engaging in other unhealthy behaviors. | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Numbing pain). Stress: Day 1-2 (Escape/Numb out), Day 7-8 (Grief avoidance). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risky choice impact), Day 2 (Tolerance/Dependence). | |
| 2.AN.12.7: Analyze how laws, rules, and regulations influence health promotion and disease prevention. | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Minor access laws). Dangerous Decisions: Day 2 (Good Samaritan laws), Day 3 (Sexting laws). Nutrition: Day 9-10 (School food rules/Federal law analysis). Alcohol: Day 2 (BAC limits). Sex Education: Day 9-10 (Confidentiality/Minor access laws). |
Standard 3: Demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products and services to enhance health.
| Topic | Oklahoma Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Access Information (AC) | 3.AC.12.1: Analyze and investigate the validity of health information, products, and services. | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Numbing myths). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Evaluating resources), Day 5-6 (Registered Dietitians vs Influencers). Diseases: Day 4 (Media Literacy), Day 5 (Research domains). Tobacco: Day 1 (Vape ad decoding). |
| 3.AC.12.2: Utilize medically accurate resources from home, school, and community that provide valid health information. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (School counselors/nurses). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Counselors/Support groups), Day 5-6 (Crisis Text Line). Stress: Day 3-4 (Valid points of help). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (NEDA/Professional medical care). Sex Education: Day 5-6 (CDC guides). | |
| 3.AC.12.3: Analyze the accessibility of products and services that enhance health. | Stress: Day 3-4 (Systemic barriers). Diversity: Day 2 (Social Determinants/Barriers). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Food Deserts), Day 9-10 (Economic access). Alcohol: Day 2 (Minor in Possession/Treatment access). | |
| 3.AC.12.4: Determine when professional health services may be required. | Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Therapists/Peer support). Stress: Day 3-4 (Sadness vs Clinical Depression), Day 5-6 (Warning sign response). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Clinical complexity of Anorexia/Bulimia). First Aid: Day 4 (Poison Control). | |
| 3.AC.12.5: Access medically accurate health products and services. | Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Active seeking). Stress: Day 5-6 (988), Day 9-10 (Circle of Support Map). First Aid: Day 2 (AED Locator), Day 3 (Kit research). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Testing bookmarks), Day 9-10 (Planned Parenthood). | |
| Interpersonal Communication (IC) | 4.IC.12.1: Practice effective communication skills to enhance health. | Empathy: Day 2 (Active Listening). Mental Health: Day 3-4 (Reacting vs Responding), Day 5-6 (Assertiveness). Stress: Day 3-4 ("I" statements). Conflict: Day 1 (Assertiveness/I-statements), Day 2 (Clarifying needs). Diversity: Day 3 (Affirming language). |
| 4.IC.12.2: Practice effective refusal, negotiation, and collaboration skills to avoid engaging in unhealthy behaviors. | Empathy: Day 4 (Saying No). Self-Esteem: Day 5 (People-pleasing boundaries). Conflict: Day 1 (Negotiation). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Refusal/Negotiation skills). Violence: Day 4 (Refusal/Advocacy). Sex Education: Day 3-4 (Clear "No" strategies). | |
| 4.IC.12.3: Analyze and demonstrate effective communication strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve interpersonal conflict. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Agreements). Empathy: Day 1 (Respectful dialogue). Conflict: Day 1 (Converting accusations), Day 2 (Accountability/Repair). Violence: Day 5 (NVC - Nonviolent Communication). | |
| 4.IC.12.4: Exhibit how to ask for assistance to enhance the health of self and others. | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Seeking support), Day 9-10 (Active seeking). Stress: Day 3-4 (Help-seeking), Day 5-6 (988). First Aid: Day 1 (911 Script). | |
| 4.IC.12.5: Practice how to effectively offer assistance to improve the health of others. | Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Listening/Thanking them), Day 9-10 (Offering empathy). Stress: Day 5-6 (Active listening/Refusing secrets), Day 7-8 (Help prompts). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Supporting Diego). First Aid: Day 4 (ALGEE model). |
Standard 5: Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
| Topic | Oklahoma Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Making (DM) | 5.DM.12.1: Evaluate barriers, prepare steps to avoid obstacles, and analyze the value of applying thoughtful decision making skills to a health-related decision, both individually and collaboratively. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Care choices). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (STOP-THINK-CHOOSE), Day 3 (Pre-decision challenge). Nutrition: Day 5-6 (Identifying barriers). First Aid: Day 4 (Crisis decisions). |
| 5.DM.12.2: Analyze how family, culture, technology, media, peers, and personal beliefs affect a health and wellness-related decision. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Belief formation). Self-Esteem: Day 1 (Media/Family), Day 2 (Peer Influence). Diversity: Day 2 (Cultural humility). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Groupthink). Nutrition: Day 5-6 (Influencer claims). | |
| 5.DM.12.3: Explore options to health-related issues or problems and predict the potential short and long-term outcomes. | Begin a Term: Day 2 (Vortex of Impact). Stress: Day 1-2 (Pressure outcomes). Conflict: Day 2 (Assertive outcomes). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risky choice impact). Sex Education: Day 7-8 (Decision Scenario). End a Term: Day 2 (Waves of impact). | |
| 5.DM.12.4: Utilize evidence to defend the healthy choice when making a health-related decision and analyze the effectiveness of the outcome. | Mental Health: Day 9-10 (NAMI stats). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (Distracted driving CDC data). Sex Education: Day 9-10 (Values check). End a Term: Day 1 (Scenario 9/26). | |
| Goal Setting (GS) | 6.GS.12.1: Assess personal health practices and behaviors and develop a plan to attain a personal health goal. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Health Mission Statement). Self-Esteem: Day 2 (Strength log). Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Personal Mental Health Plan). Stress: Day 1-2 (Reduction strategy). Nutrition: Day 9-10 (SMART goal plan). Body Systems: Day 1 (Homeostasis challenge). |
| 6.GS.12.2: Formulate an effective long-term plan that includes implementing strategies (e.g. self-monitoring and assessing barriers) to achieve a personal health goal. | Self-Esteem: Day 4 (Self-acceptance plan), Day 5 (Small steps). Stress: Day 3-4 (Action timeline), Day 9-10 (Toolkit implementation). Nutrition: Day 7-8 (Fuel-up goal), Day 10 (Food log/MyFitnessPal expenditure tracking). End a Term: Day 1 (Long-term goal mapping). |
Standard 7: Demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
| Topic | Oklahoma Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Management (SM) | 7.SM.12.1: Evaluate practices and behaviors that avoid or minimize health risks to self and others. | Stress: Day 5-6 (Safety Plan). Dangerous Decisions: Day 1 (Risk Management Plan), Day 2 (911/Narcan). First Aid: Day 1 (Immediate measures). End a Term: Day 1 (Scene Safety Scenario). |
| 7.SM.12.2: Analyze healthy practices and behaviors to improve the health of oneself and others. | Self-Esteem: Day 3 (Breathing/Visualization). Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Stress-Relief Jar), Day 3-4 (Mental Health Toolbox). Stress: Day 9-10 (Toolkit). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Mindful eating), Day 7-8 (Packing snacks). | |
| 7.SM.12.3: Analyze the role of individual responsibility in enhancing health. | Begin a Term: Day 1 (Health Mission Statement). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Intentional choice). First Aid: Day 1 (Willingness to act). Sex Education: Day 9-10 (Ownership/Rights). End a Term: Day 1 (Live it Forward challenge). |
Standard 8: Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family and community health.
| Topic | Oklahoma Standard | Where HET Covers It (Unit: Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Advocacy (AD) | 8.AD.12.1: Utilize current research and guidelines to formulate an accurate health-enhancing message. | Mental Health: Day 1-2 (Breaking Stigma PSA), Day 9-10 (NAMI stats). Conflict: Day 1-2 (Guidebooks/PSAs). Dangerous Decisions: Day 3 (PSA - challenging "cool" risk). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (PSA Project). |
| 8.AD.12.2: Demonstrate how to influence and support others to make positive health choices. | Empathy: Day 5 (Kindness project). Mental Health: Day 9-10 (Positive culture advocacy). Violence: Day 5 (Challenging victim-blaming). Nutrition: Day 3-4 (Supporting Diego). Alcohol: Day 4 (Safe community advocacy). Tobacco: Day 2 (Tobacco-free advocacy). | |
| 8.AD.12.3: Work cooperatively as an advocate for improving personal, family, and community health. | Empathy: Day 5 (40% reduction project). Mental Health: Day 5-6 (Planning an initiative). Stress: Day 1-2 (Wellness Advocacy Project). Diversity: Day 2 (Advocating for Equity). Nutrition: Day 9-10 (School Lunch Advocacy). Drugs: Day 3 (Harm reduction leadership). |
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