Content Standard: E. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Students will understand that skillful communication can contribute to better health for themselves, their families, and the community.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.	Using drawings or words to describe needs, wants and feelings	Given a certain situation, students will role-play using words to tell another how they are feeling. Resource: Peace-Making Skills for Little Kids, Schmidt and Friedman, 1993, ISBN I-878227-16-5	Students will work in pairs to write a short skit to present to the class.	Needs Wants Feeling Angry Happy Hurt Sad Kindness
2. Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication.	body language tone of voice	Discuss the importance of body language and tone of voice when communicating with others.	.