Maryland State Curriculum Content Standard 1: Students will demonstrate the ability to use mental and emotional health knowledge, skills, and strategies to enhance one’s self concept and one’s relationship with others.
| A. Communication | |
| 1.2.A.1. | Recognize appropriate methods of communication. |
1.2.A.1.a. |
Identify methods of communication appropriate for specific situations. |
1.2.A.1.b. |
Demonstrate appropriate methods of communication. |
| B. Emotions | |
| 1.2.B.1. | Examine emotions and responses to various situations. |
1.2.B.1.a. |
Demonstrate the meaning of emotion. |
1.2.A.2.b. |
Categorize other words that mean happy, upset, calm, and surprised. |
| C. Components of well-being | |
| 1.2.C.1. | Identify components to promote personal well-being. |
1.2.C.1.a. |
Name two cooperation skills. |
1.2.C.1.b. |
Predict what it feels like to work cooperatively with others in a group. |
| D. Decision Making | |
| 1.2.D.1. | Identify choices available in order to make a choice/decision. |
1.2.D.1.a. |
Choose factors that influence making decisions. |
| E. Character Traits | |
| 1.2.E.1. | Identify positive and negative character traits contributing to one’s uniqueness. |
1.2.E.1.a. |
Describe positive character traits of friends. |
1.2.E.1.b. |
Explain how being a good friend demonstrates positive character. |
1.2.E.1.c. |
Identify positive and negative traits of characters in media. |
| F. Stress | |
| 1.2.A.6. | Recognize the principles associated with stress. |
1.2.A.6.a. |
Describe examples of stressors. |
1.2.A.6.b. |
Demonstrate reactions to stressful situations. |
1.2.A.6.c. |
Define stress. |