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This information has been taken directly from the Accelerate U - Standards and Resource Guides (with approval) from the K-12 Education,  NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT site. No information in this document has been changed.

Environmental Health

Elementary
Standard(s)

Intermediate
Standard(s)

Commencement
Standard(s)

At the elementary level, students will:

  • identify resources that individuals may consult for accurate information concerning the environment     
  • identify the personal, emotional, social, and physical elements of the environment that contribute to an individual's safety, well being, and enjoyment of life     
  • understand their responsibility to have a positive personal impact on the environment.     

At the intermediate level, students will:

  • use resources to assess the impact of personal decisions on the environment     
  • initiate changes in their personal environment that contribute to the development of a safer and healthier environment      
  • understand the need for personal involvement in improving the environment.     

At the commencement level, students will:

  • participate in making decisions to improve the overall quality of the environment     
  • practice environmentally safe and healthy lifestyles     
  • advocate for a healthy environment for individuals, families, and society.     

Summary: Elementary students identify how they may use resources to make decisions that improve the quality of their personal environment. They learn to accept limited responsibility for their personal impact on the environment.

Summary: Intermediate level students learn to use resources to assess how their personal actions can contribute to the development of a safer and healthier environment.

Summary: At the commencement level, students accept responsibility for their role in creating a healthy environment. Students participate in environmental decisions and advocate for an environmentally healthy life.

 


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Armonk, NY
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