HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS
California Health Education Standards Alignment
Explore Lessonbee lessons aligned to the Health Education Content Standards for California Public Schools. Browse the standards below to find engaging, real-life learning experiences that support your curriculum.
California Health Education Standards
The standards below are currently represented in Lessonbee’s published lesson alignments. Each standard includes the official content area, overarching standard, and description from the California Health Education Content Standards.
Grade 5
| Standard | Topic Area & Standard | Standard Description | Aligned Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1.1.N | Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard 1: Essential Concepts | Describe the food groups, including recommended portions to eat from each food group. | Eating Healthy |
| 5.1.4.N | Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard 1: Essential Concepts | Explain why some food groups have a greater number of recommended portions than other food groups. | Eating Healthy |
| 5.3.1.N | Nutrition and Physical Activity Standard 3: Accessing Valid Health Information | Locate age-appropriate guidelines for eating and physical activity. | Eating Healthy |
Grade 6
| Standard | Topic Area & Standard | Standard Description | Aligned Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1.1.M | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standard 1: Essential Concepts | Describe the signs, causes, and health effects of stress, loss, and depression. | Trauma and Sleep Disorders |
| 6.1.2.M | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standard 1: Essential Concepts | Summarize feelings and emotions associated with loss and grief. | Trauma and Sleep Disorders |
| 6.1.6.M | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standard 1: Essential Concepts | Explain why getting help for mental, emotional, and social health problems is appropriate and necessary. | Trauma and Sleep Disorders |
| 6.5.2.M | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standard 5: Decision Making | Describe situations for which someone should seek help with stress, loss, and depression. | Trauma and Sleep Disorders |
| 6.7.2.M | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standard 7: Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors | Practice strategies to manage stress. | Trauma and Sleep Disorders |
Grade 7-8
| Standard | Topic Area & Standard | Standard Description | Aligned Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–8.4.1.M | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication | Seek help from trusted adults for oneself or a friend with an emotional or social health problem. | Trauma and Sleep Disorders |
| 7–8.5.4.M | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Standard 5: Decision Making | Describe situations for which someone would seek help with stress, loss, an unrealistic body image, or depression. | Trauma and Sleep Disorders |
View the Official California Health Education Content Standards
Visit the California Department of Education’s standards website for the complete Health Education Content Standards and grade-level information.