Quiz - Health Instruction

Which of the following is not a standard from the National Health Education Standards (NHES)? A. Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for themselves. B. Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. C. Students will demonstrate decision-making skills to enhance health. D. Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

A. Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for themselves. Standard 8 states that students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for themselves as well as, family, and community health.

All of the following are relevant goals for a school health education program except: A. developing motor skills to participate in physical activities and sports B. promoting a healthy lifestyle C. creating a positive self-image D. improving health knowledge

A. developing motor skills to participate in physical activities and sports Developing motor skills to participate in a variety of physical activities and sports would be a relevant goal for a school physical education program, not a health program.

A middle school math teacher is teaching students about percentages. Which of the following would be an effective way to integrate health into a lesson on percentages? A. use nutrition labels B. sing a song about food groups C. give students a quiz on which food group various foods belong in D. show a video about organic vegetables

A. use nutrition labels A math teacher could use nutrition labels to help students practice finding and calculating percentages.

Which of the following standards were created for health education professions to use for grades pre-kindergarten through twelve and advocate personal, family, and community health? A. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards B. The National Health Education Standards (NHES) C. Common Core State Standards D. ISTE Standards

B. The National Health Education Standards (NHES) The National Health Education Standards (NHES) were created for health education professions to use for grades pre-kindergarten through twelve to advocate personal, family, and community health. The NHES focuses on what students must learn to accomplish health literacy.

Which of the following is the most effective way to deliver health information while allowing high school students to interact with others, ask questions, and gain additional information? A. a commercial B. a health fair C. a school newspaper advertisement D. a brochure

B. a health fair A health fair would be an effective method of delivering health information in an interactive way. Booths can represent local health care providers, offer free health screenings, and provide information about health careers.

A high school health education teacher is working extremely hard to make sure the topics she addresses in the classroom are supported throughout the school. All of the following are ways that she can ensure that health education topics are supported throughout the school except: A. confirming there are programs and signs encouraging students to be bully-free, drug-free, and practice healthy dating relationships in the school B. confirming that the students have a place within the school where they will not be caught smoking or drinking C. confirming there are guidance counselors, nurses, or staff available for students to address confidential concerns regarding their emotional or physical health D. confirming that the school cafeteria offers a wide variety of healthy choices for students during lunch

B. confirming that the students have a place within the school where they will not be caught smoking or drinking Instead of confirming that there is a place for students to go within the school where they can participate in activities that are inappropriate, the teacher should be walking around the school and checking locations to ensure this is not happening.

The National Health Education Standards (NHES) were created to: A. provide a list of resources teachers should purchase. B. establish and promote healthy behaviors. C. give educators a choice in what to teach. D. allow parents input into what is taught.

B. establish and promote healthy behaviors. NHES were created to establish, promote, and support healthy behaviors for students in all grade levels.

A middle school health education teacher is looking at the benefits of exercise on obesity. The students have learned that the more exercise correlates to lower obesity levels. The students created graphs to visually display the data. Which of the following subject areas is the health education teacher integrating with this project? A. writing B. math C. music D. integrated physics and chemistry

B. math Having students create and read graphs integrates math into the health education lesson.

The Centers for Disease Control strives to increase student health and academic achievement in schools. Which of the following is a CDC school program based on eight core components and a support network of families, community members, and school? A. School Health Corporation B. The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model C. Coordinated School Health (CSH) D. World Health Organization (WHO)

C. Coordinated School Health (CSH) Coordinated School Health (CSH) is a CDC program based on eight core components. The eight components of CSH include a safe and healthy school environment, health education, physical education, nutrition, health services, staff health promotion, psychological and counseling services, and family and community involvement.

An elementary school has just finished implementing the first year of a new health education program. The school is evaluating the success of the program and hoping to improve the implementation in the future by talking to teachers. All of the following would be helpful questions to ask teachers except: A. What do you believe has been successful with the program? B. What challenges did you face when implementing the program? C. Did you eat more vegetables this year? D. What can be done to improve the program in the future?

C. Did you eat more vegetables this year? This is not an effective question because it does not address the challenges or successes of the program.

When teaching health topics, it is important to get a baseline understanding of what students do and do not know. Which of the following is an effective way for a teacher to measure baseline understanding? A. ask students about topics as they are coming into class B. a post-assessment C. a pre-assessment D. look at assessment results from the class from the previous year

C. a pre-assessment Pre-assessments can be given prior to beginning a new unit to gain a baseline of what students already know and topics that need instruction. Pre-assessment scores give a measurable value for baseline understanding.

When teaching health topics, all of the following are effective ways to interactively involve students and provide opportunities for them to take an active role in their education except: A. problem-based learning activities B. group discussions C. direct instruction D. roleplay exercises

C. direct instruction Direct instruction is teacher-led with the instructor lecturing at the front of the room. When teachers utilize direct instruction the students are not interacting or taking active roles in their learning.

A middle school teacher is instructing her students on media literacy. Media literacy is the capacity to analyze various types of media, such as commercials, text messages, videos, ads, and video games, and to recognize the messages they are conveying. Media literacy helps students in which of the following ways? Select all that apply: Select all answers that apply. A. It helps students to act as knowledgeable consumers. B. It helps students to create effective media. C. It helps students to understand point of view and perspective. D. It helps students to view media carelessly.

Correct: A,B,C A. It helps students to act as knowledgeable consumers. Media literacy helps students to act as knowledgeable consumers. Students learn how to detect if the product or information is valid. B. It helps students to create effective media. Media literacy helps students to learn how to effectively create their own media: What message are they trying to communicate? Is the message clear? C. It helps students to understand point of view and perspective. Media literacy helps students to understand the creator's point of view and perspective: What were they trying to accomplish and why?

School health education plays an important role in helping students increase their health knowledge, develop positive self-images, and promote healthy behaviors. Many behaviors, both positive and negative, that children and adolescents adopt, have lifelong consequences. As a result, health education includes a broad range of topics. Which of the following are likely topics in health education programs? Select all answers that apply. A. mental health B. drug and alcohol abuse C. reproduction D. inertia and velocity

Correct: A,B,C A. mental health It is important for students to learn about mental health disorders, signs and symptoms, and how reach out and receive help for mental health. B. drug and alcohol abuse It is important for students to understand the risks and dangers associated with drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. C. reproduction Helping students understand their bodies, the reproductive systems, sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy risks are vital in helping students make informed decisions.

Health education classes include topics such as puberty, reproduction, and body weight, which may be uncomfortable for students to talk about. Which of the following should health educators do to combat the awkwardness for students? Select all answers that apply. A. help students feel welcomed and valued B. call on students that are not volunteering to share C. provide a supportive, judgment-free classroom environment D. embarrass students in front of their peers

Correct: A,C A. help students feel welcomed and valued It is important for health education teachers to help students feel welcomed and valued. Students will be more likely to participate and be involved in classroom activities if they feel their opinions matter and they are part of the classroom family. C. provide a supportive, judgment-free classroom environment It is important for health education teachers to provide a supportive, judgment-free classroom environment. Students are going to be more likely to participate and be involved in classroom activities if they feel comfortable and supported.

An elementary special needs teacher is planning a fire safety unit for her students. She is concerned that many of her students would become scared and panic during a fire. Which of the following would be effective means for helping her students learn about fire safety, help them prepare for a fire emergency, and decrease their anxiety. Select all answers that apply. A. display pictures of fire dogs around the classroom B. provide students with an opportunity to go in a smokehouse simulation C. take a field trip to the local fire department to learn about the firefighters, fire trucks, and fire safety equipment D. invite firefighters to attend her class, speak to the students, and dress in their fire gear

Correct: B,C,D B. provide students with an opportunity to go in a smokehouse simulation Providing students with an opportunity to go through a smokehouse simulation, see the smoke, and practice crawling out and exiting via a ladder would help the students feel more comfortable and decrease anxiety. C. take a field trip to the local fire department to learn about the firefighters, fire trucks, and fire safety equipment Taking a field trip to the local fire station where students can meet the firefighters, see their gear on, and hear the sounds of the sirens would help students feel more comfortable and decrease anxiety. D. invite firefighters to attend her class, speak to the students, and dress in their fire gear Having firefighters attend the classroom would be a great way for students to learn about fire safety and experience interacting with firefighters. Often children become scared and hide during fires. If the students feel comfortable with and have seen firefighters in their full gear they are less likely to hide.

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model is a tool for approaching health in school with the goal of increasing the cooperation between schools and health sectors to enhance child development. The WSCC model is based on ten components. All of the following are components of WSCC except: A. family engagement B. cultural school climate C. employee wellness D. counseling, psychological, and social services

Correct: B. cultural school climate Social and emotional school climate, not cultural, is a component of the WSCC model. This component focuses on the psychosocial features of education and how they affect a child's social and emotional growth. Incorrect: D. counseling, psychological, and social services Counseling, psychological, and social services are a component of the WSCC model that boosts the mental, social-emotional, and behavioral health of students.

The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group that works together to safeguard community values within the health education curriculum. A majority of SHAC members are: A. local doctors B. parents that are not employed by the school system C. school nurses D. school system employees

Correct: B. parents that are not employed by the school system A majority of SHAC members are parents that are not employees of the school district. Incorrect: D. school system employees A majority of SHAC members are parents that are not employees of the school district, not school system employees.

When a middle school health education teacher begins planning a new unit of instruction, which of the following is the least important to consider? A. assessment methods B. student interest C. national, state, and local standards D. scope and sequence

Correct: B. student interest While keeping students interested and engaged in learning is important, it should not be the basis for planning instruction. Standards, scope and sequence, and assessment are factors to consider when planning units of instruction. Incorrect: D. scope and sequence When planning instruction it is important to consider a scope and sequence based on standards, grade level topics, and subject areas.

Which of the following is an assessment tool utilized by schools to analyze the health education curriculum? A. FitnessGram assessment B. Health Needs Assessment C. Health Impact Assessment D. Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool

D. Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool is an assessment tool designed to help schools and school districts analyze their health curriculum based on the National Health Education Standards and the CDC's Characteristics of an Effective Health Education Curriculum.

A health education teacher is providing instruction by standing in front of the class, lecturing students on a particular health topic, and serving as the sole provider of information. Which of the following instructional strategies is the health education teacher utilizing? A. differentiation B. indirect instruction C. peer teaching D. direct instruction

D. direct instruction The health education teacher is utilizing direct instruction. Direct instruction is teacher-led, where the instructor is at the front of the room providing the needed information on a concept. They are seen as the sole expert in the room.

Which of the following is a goal of school health programs in Texas? A. providing physical education decreases obesity in students B. providing physical education improves students moods and decreases stress levels C. decreasing the need for school nurses D. focusing on the health of students to improve school performance

D. focusing on the health of students to improve school performance Health programs that focus on improving the health of students have been shown to improve school performance.

A high school health education teacher is teaching her students how to perform CPR. The students are in the initial stages and learning what to do when they arrive on the scene of an accident and must determine what steps to take to help the victim. The students are in groups and acting out various situations such as situations where the victim is unconscious, the victim is lying in a dangerous spot, and the victim has a pulse. Which instructional strategy is the teacher utilizing? A. direct instruction B. stations C. guided discovery D. roleplay

D. roleplay Roleplay involves the teacher giving students scenarios to act out. The students are acting out different scenarios after arriving at an accident.

Peer teaching involves students teaching other students. Which of the following is a benefit of peer teaching? A. students get to spend time with their friends B. students only need to know some information since they are with a peer C. less work on the teacher since the students are teaching each other D. students take responsibility for their learning

D. students take responsibility for their learning Peer teaching grants students opportunities to take responsibility for their learning. It is important that students work hard to learn the concepts they are teaching because they are transferring their learning to other students.

A first-grade teacher is integrating nutrition into classroom subject areas. All of the following are effective ways to integrate nutrition into classroom learning except: A. read a book about nutrition and eating healthy foods B. use grocery store ads to cut out pictures and create a healthy dinner plate C. have students graph the fruits and vegetables they eat during snack and lunch for five days D. only allow students to eat fruits and vegetables for snack

Incorrect: C. have students graph the fruits and vegetables they eat during snack and lunch for five days Having students graph the fruits and vegetables they eat during snack and lunch for five days is a great way to integrate health into math instruction. Correct: D. only allow students to eat fruits and vegetables for snack While teachers can suggest healthy snacks for snack time, they are unable to control what parents send. Additionally, this does not integrate nutrition into a classroom subject area.