Concept List — Grade 4¶
This list expands the 25 benchmark-coded topics and 19 key-vocabulary terms in the Grade 4 Course Description into individual concept nodes. Every concept below traces back to a specific benchmark or vocabulary term in that document. A small number of bridging concepts (e.g., "Health", "Trusted Adult", "Personal Boundaries") are carried forward from Kindergarten through Grade 3 to connect related concepts across strands.
- Health
- Macronutrient
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fats
- Vitamins And Minerals
- Water And Hydration
- Nutrition Label
- Balanced Meal Planning
- Limiting Caffeinated Drinks
- Limiting Sugary Drinks
- Effects Of Sugary Foods
- Effects Of Salty Foods
- Food Temperature Safety
- Conflict Management
- Respecting Cultural Differences
- Puberty As A Life Stage
- Puberty Across Cultures
- Self-Regulation
- Cultural Self-Regulation Practices
- Mental Health Benefits Of Culture
- Emotions Influence Behavior
- Managing Emotions
- Responding To Teasing And Exclusion
- Responding To Bullying
- Bias
- Prejudice
- Mental Health Changes Over Time
- Culturally Appropriate Help
- Trusted Adult
- Allergy
- Allergy Prevention And Management
- Cultural Physical Activity Traditions
- Benefits Of Physical Activity On Mood
- Infectious Disease
- Non-Infectious Disease
- How Germs Spread
- Disease Prevention Strategies
- Cultural Wellness Perspectives
- Harmful Technology Behavior
- Situational Awareness
- Exiting Unsafe Situations
- Personal Boundaries
- Setting Boundaries
- Warning Sign
- Peer Pressure
- Refusal Skill
- Demonstrating Refusal Skills
- Influences On Health Behavior
- Media And Technology Influence
- Valid Health Information
- Reliable Health Information
- Evaluating Health Products And Services
- Goal Plan Development
- Identifying Supports And Barriers
- Tracking Health Behaviors
- Using Research For A Position
- Constructing A Health Position
Total concepts: 58