Health 5 A

In the full year of Health for grade 5, students establish a basic understanding of the aspects of health. They focus on the various aspects of their health and how they can make healthy choices. Topics include personal safety, reducing illness, avoiding bullying, nutrition, healthy friendships, emergency situations, and the human body. Fourth grade will study the functioning systems of the body. Fifth grade will cover the reproductive system, puberty, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).