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Identify reasons why a selected health-enhancing position is desirable, such as bullying prevention, using the Internet safely, or choosing nutritious foods.
Access Point #: HE.7.P.8.Su.1 (Archived Access Point)
Access Point Standards

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  • HE.7.P.8.2: Articulate a position on a health-related issue and support it with accurate health information.
Access Point Information
Number:
HE.7.P.8.Su.1
Category:
Supported
Standard:
Advocacy - Demonstrate the ability to advocate for individual, peer, school, family, and community health. : 
Access Point Courses
  • M/J Health Grade 7 Year (#0800010): The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become health literate and practice responsible behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle. This course also includes content necessary for optimal development of adolescents such as resiliency education: civic and character education and life skills education as well as substance use and abuse prevention.  

    The content should include, but is not limited to, the following:

    • Injury Prevention and Safety
    • Internet Safety
    • Nutrition
    • Personal Health
    • Prevention and Control of Disease
    • Substance Use and Abuse Prevention
    • Awareness of the Benefits of Abstinence
    • Prevention of Teen Dating Violence
    • Resiliency Education
    • Prevention of Child Trafficking
  • M/J Health & Career Planning Grade 7 Year (#0800015):
  • M/J Health Grade 7 Semester (#0800040): The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become health literate and practice responsible behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle. This course also includes content necessary for optimal development of adolescents such as resiliency education: civic and character education and life skills education as well as substance use and abuse prevention. 

    The content should include, but is not limited to, the following:

    • Injury Prevention and Safety
    • Internet Safety
    • Nutrition
    • Personal Health
    • Prevention and Control of Disease
    • Substance Use and Abuse Prevention
    • Awareness of the Benefits of Abstinence
    • Prevention of Teen Dating Violence
    • Resiliency Education
    • Prevention of Child Trafficking
  • M/J Access Health: 6-8 (#7820020):
  • M/J Civics (#2106010): Civic education is essential in the development of informed citizenry who are equipped to participate in civic life and preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Civics and Government (CG) standards in this class were revised in 2021 as a result of the House Bill (2019) civics standards review and reflect the following priorities for K-12 Civics and Government teaching and learning in Florida schools.  
    •  Students study primary source documents to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root cause of American exceptionalism. 
    •  Students compare the success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations’ governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects. 
    • Students have a sense of civic pride and participate regularly in all levels of government. 
    • Students reflect upon United States civic history, so they understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials. 
  • M/J Civics (#2106015): Civic education is essential in the development of informed citizenry who are equipped to participate in civic life and preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Civics and Government (CG) standards in this class were revised in 2021 as a result of the House Bill (2019) civics standards review and reflect the following priorities for K-12 Civics and Government teaching and learning in Florida schools.  
    • Students study primary source documents to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root cause of American exceptionalism. 
    • Students compare the success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations’ governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects. 
    • Students have a sense of civic pride and participate regularly in all levels of government. 
    • Students reflect upon United States civic history, so they understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials. 
  • M/J Civics & Career Planning (#2106016): Civic education is essential in the development of informed citizenry who are equipped to participate in civic life and preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Civics and Government (CG) standards in this class were revised in 2021 as a result of the House Bill (2019) civics standards review and reflect the following priorities for K-12 Civics and Government teaching and learning in Florida schools.  
    • Students study primary source documents to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root cause of American exceptionalism. 
    • Students compare the success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations’ governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects. 
    • Students have a sense of civic pride and participate regularly in all levels of government. 
    • Students reflect upon United States civic history, so they understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials. 
  • M/J Civics, Advanced (#2106020): Civic education is essential in the development of informed citizenry who are equipped to participate in civic life and preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Civics and Government (CG) standards in this class were revised in 2021 as a result of the House Bill (2019) civics standards review and reflect the following priorities for K-12 Civics and Government teaching and learning in Florida schools.  
    • Students study primary source documents to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root cause of American exceptionalism. 
    • Students compare the success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations’ governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects. 
    • Students have a sense of civic pride and participate regularly in all levels of government. 
    • Students reflect upon United States civic history, so they understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials. 
  • M/J Civics, Advanced (#2106025): Civic education is essential in the development of informed citizenry who are equipped to participate in civic life and preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Civics and Government (CG) standards in this class were revised in 2021 as a result of the House Bill (2019) civics standards review and reflect the following priorities for K-12 Civics and Government teaching and learning in Florida schools.  
    • Students study primary source documents to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root cause of American exceptionalism. 
    • Students compare the success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations’ governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects. 
    • Students have a sense of civic pride and participate regularly in all levels of government. 
    • Students reflect upon United States civic history, so they understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials. 
  • M/J Civics, Advanced & Career Planning (#2106026): Civic education is essential in the development of informed citizenry who are equipped to participate in civic life and preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Civics and Government (CG) standards in this class were revised in 2021 as a result of the House Bill (2019) civics standards review and reflect the following priorities for K-12 Civics and Government teaching and learning in Florida schools.  
    • Students study primary source documents to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root cause of American exceptionalism. 
    • Students compare the success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations’ governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects. 
    • Students have a sense of civic pride and participate regularly in all levels of government. 
    • Students reflect upon United States civic history, so they understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials. 
  • M/J Law Studies (#2106030):
  • M/J Comprehensive - Grades 6/7 (#1508600): NOTE:  This course has been assigned a new course number, effective for the 2019-2020 school year and beyond.  To access the new course description, please click on the following link:  http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/16883. 

    This course is designed for 6th and 7th grade students and intended to be 18 weeks in length. The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge, skills, and values necessary for the development of a physically active lifestyle. The course content provides exposure to a variety of movement opportunities and experiences which includes, but is not limited to: Fitness Activities, Educational Gymnastics and Dance, and Team Sports. The integration of fitness concepts throughout the content is critical to student success in this course and in the development of a healthy and physically active lifestyle.

  • M/J United States Economics & Geography Advanced (#2104035):
  • Access M/J Civics and Career Planning (#7821023): Access Courses:

    Access courses are for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Access courses are designed to provide students access to the grade-level general curriculum. Access points are alternate academic achievement standards included in access courses that target the salient content of Florida’s standards. Access points are intentionally designed to academically challenge students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. 

  • Access M/J Civics (#7821021):
  • M/J Civics and Digital Technologies (#2106029): Civic education is essential in the development of informed citizenry who are equipped to participate in civic life and preserve a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. The Civics and Government (CG) standards in this class were revised in 2021 as a result of the House Bill (2019) civics standards review and reflect the following priorities for K-12 Civics and Government teaching and learning in Florida schools.  
    • Students study primary source documents to understand the philosophical underpinnings of the American Republic and the root cause of American exceptionalism. 
    • Students compare the success of the United States and the success or failure of other nations’ governing philosophies to evaluate their past, present and likely future effects. 
    • Students have a sense of civic pride and participate regularly in all levels of government. 
    • Students reflect upon United States civic history, so they understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens, including the process of advocating properly with government officials. 
  • M/J Comprehensive Physical Education Grade 6/7 (#1508060): The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for the development of a physically active lifestyle. The course addresses both the health and skill-based components of physical fitness, by providing a variety of movement opportunities which include but are not limited to fitness activities and team sports. This course includes content necessary for optimal development of adolescents such as resiliency education: civic and character education and life skills education as well as substance use and abuse prevention.