Comprehensive Health Education in Grade 4

Comprehensive health education standards and performance indicators are integrated throughout the elementary school experience. Grade 4 teachers implement a variety of health education learning activities to promote and practice wellness skills and strategies.  The Grade 4 Health Education Topics and Indicators have been updated to align to the Maryland State Department of Education Health Education Framework beginning 2025-2026 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 and Human Sexuality
• Disease Prevention and Control

Grade 4 Health Education Scope and Sequence