Elementary Health Rubric for Healthy Body Strand

Criteria / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Knowledge / · Does not contribute to discussions of growth and development of their body; does not retain language used in class
· Shows no understanding of the main functions of specific body systems [ insert studied organs/systems]
· Shows no understanding of physical health issues / · Uses generalized, inappropriate or incorrect language to describe growth and development of their body
· Shows some understanding of the main functions of specific body systems [ insert studied organs/systems]
· Shows some understanding of physical health issues / · Uses appropriate language to describe growth and development of their body
· Understands the main functions of {specific body organs and systems}[ insert studied organs/systems]
· Understands physical health issues [insert studied issues] / · Uses appropriate and specific terms and language to describe details of growth and development of their body
· Understands the main functions and some details of {specific body organs and systems}[ insert studied organs/systems]
· Independently investigates aspects of physical health issues[insert studied issues], extending knowledge of self and sometimes others
Skills and Habits / · Makes unhealthy food choices
· Rarely participates in physical activities to maintain and improve their physical fitness
· Has few daily habits for caring for their body / · Makes some healthy choices about foods with support of adults
· Participates in physical activities with encouragement of adults
· Follows daily habits for caring for their body when reminded / · Makes choices about foods based on needs of their body
· Participates in physical activities to maintain and improve their physical fitness
· Follows daily habits for caring for their body / · Independently makes choices about foods based on needs of their body
· Regularly participates in physical activities to maintain and improve their physical fitness
· Establishes daily habits for caring for their body and encourages others to do so
Attitudes and Values / · Ignores the needs of their body
· Disregards the limits of their body / · Sometimes demonstrates respect for the needs of their body
· Sometimes acknowledges the limits of their body / · Shows respect for the needs of their body
· Shows respect for the limits of their body / · Consistently shows respect for the needs of their body and assists others to do so
· Consistently shows respect for the limits of their body and assists others to do so

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3/18/2007 Regina Public Schools