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Health and Physical Education / Year 3 and 4 / Personal, social and community health / Making healthy and safe choices
Curriculum content descriptions
investigate and apply behaviours that contribute to their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing (AC9HP4P10)
Elaborations
- identifying how medications and other substances can be stored safely in the home and at school
- exploring the benefits of following eating patterns that reflect The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, and investigating nutritional information about foods
- discussing the importance of a sense of belonging and connection in promoting mental health and wellbeing
- exploring benefits of regular physical activity and identifying opportunities when they can be active at school, at home and in the community
- explaining how characters in texts take responsibility for their own and others’ safety in a range of situations, including water and road environments
- exploring recommendations around time spent on screen-based activities in the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young People and discussing ways to create or maintain a healthier balance
- identifying ways they can change their behaviours to support the sustainability of the Earth’s systems; for example, recycling or composting systems to minimise waste in the school, and community fruit and vegetable gardens to create healthy and sustainable lunches or snacks
- practising strategies for enhancing mental wellbeing such as positive self-talk, mindfulness and meditation
General capabilities
ScOT terms
Wellbeing, Health promotion, Safety