Curriculum Guide of K to 12 Elementary – Health Gr. 8
Objective
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 8
Learning Area
Health
Content/Topic
Curriculum Guide
Family Health I
Family Health II
Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disorders Communicable
Prevention and Control of Diseases and Disorders (Non-communicable Diseases)
Prevention of Substance Use and Abuse (Gateway Drugs: Cigarette and Alcohol)
Intended Users
Educators
Competencies
Identifies basic terms in sexuality sex sexuality gender etc
Discusses sexuality as an important component of ones personality
Explains the dimensions of human sexuality
Analyzes the factors that affect ones attitudes and practices related to sexuality and sexual behaviors
Assesses personal health attitudes that may influence sexual behavior
Relates the importance of sexuality to family health
Identifies the different issuesconcerns of teenagers ie identity crisis and the need for support and understanding of the family
Applies decisionmaking skills in managing sexualityrelated issues
Defines basic terms dating courtship marriage
Explains the importance of courtship and dating in choosing a lifelong partner
Identifies marital practices and setup across cultures
Analyzes behaviors that promote healthy relationship in marriage and family life
Describes the factors that contribute to a successful marriage
Discusses various maternal health concerns preduringpost pregnancy
Discusses pregnancyrelated concerns
Explains the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy
Discusses the importance of newborn screening and the apgar scoring system for newborns
Explains the importance of prenatal care and post natal care
Discusses the essential newborn protocol unang yakap and initiation of breastfeeding
Enumerates the advantages of breastfeeding for both mother and child
Recognizes the importance of immunization in protecting childrens health
Analyzes the importance of responsible parenthood
Explains the effects of family size on family health
Examines the important roles and responsibilities of parents in child rearing and care
Explains the effects of rapid population growth on the health of the nation
Enumerates modern family planning methods natural and artificial
Discusses the stages of infection
Analyzes the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the philippines
Discusses the signs symptoms and effects of common communicable diseases
Corrects misconceptions myths and beliefs about common communicable diseases
Enumerates steps in the prevention and control of common communicable diseases
Analyzes the nature of emerging and reemerging diseases
Demonstrates selfmonitoring skills to prevent communicable diseases
Promotes programs and policies to prevent and control communicable diseases
Identifies agencies responsible for communicable disease prevention and control
Discusses gateway drugs
Identifies reasons why people smoke cigarettes
Analyzes the negative health impact of cigarette smoking; describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of cigarette smoking on the different parts of the body; discusses the dangers of mainstream, second hand and third hand smoke; explains the impact of cigarette smoking on the family, environment, and community
Identifies reasons for drinking and for not drinking alcohol
Analyzes the negative health impact of drinking alcohol; describes the harmful short- and long-term effects of drinking alcohol; interprets blood alcohol concentration (bac) in terms of physiological changes in the body
Explains the impact of drinking alcohol on the family, and community
Discusses strategies in the prevention and control of cigarette smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages; apply resistance skills in situations related to cigarette and alcohol use; follows policies and laws in the family, school and community related to cigarette and alcohol use
Suggests healthy alternatives to cigarettes and alcohol to promote healthy lifestyle (self, family, community)
