Comprehensive Health Education in Grade 3

Comprehensive health education standards and performance indicators are integrated throughout the elementary school experience. Grade 3 teachers implement a variety of health education learning activities to promote and practice wellness skills and strategies. The Grade 3 Health Education Topics and Indicators have been updated to align to the Maryland State Department of Education Health Education Framework beginning 2026-2027 school year.

Units:

• Health Literacy Skills -
  The health literacy skills emphasized in this unit, and throughout the program, include analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal-setting, self-management, and advocacy.
• Mental and Emotional Health
• Substance Use and Misuse Prevention
• Safety and Violence Prevention
• Healthy Eating
• Family Life
• Disease Prevention and Control                                                                          Grade 3 Health Education Scope and Sequence