Welcome to our Curriculum Mapping page. Here, you’ll discover how Emily’s Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum aligns with the National Health Education Standards (NHES). By adhering to these recognized benchmarks, our curriculum ensures a comprehensive and effective approach to substance use education. See how our detailed lesson plans meet and exceed national criteria, providing educators a trusted and efficient pathway to implement this crucial content in their classrooms.

By Grade Lesson

Kindergarten

Lesson	NHES – 2007
1. My Body	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 7.2.1, 7.2.2
2. Your Health/My Health	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3
3. Emotions	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3

Grade 1

Lesson	NHES – 2007
1. My Body	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4
2. My Brain	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4
3. Your Health/My Health	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 8.2.1, 8.2.2
4. Medication Safety	3.2.1, 3.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4
5. Emotions	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4

Grade 2

Lesson	NHES – 2007
1. My Body	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4
2. My Brain	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 7.2.1, 7.2.2
3. Your Health/My Health	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2
4. Emotions	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.2
5. Pressures	1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2

Grade 3

Lesson	NHES – 2007
1. My Body	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5
2. My Brain	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.5.6
3. My Brain on Substances	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
4. Your Health/My Health	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3, 8.5.1, 8.5.2
5. Medication Safety	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
6. Substance Use Disorders	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
7. Emotions	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4
8. Pressures	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2

Grade 4

Lesson	NHES – 2007
1. My Body	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5
2. My Brain	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.5.6
3. My Brain on Substances	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
4. Your Health/My Health	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3, 8.5.1, 8.5.2
5. Medication Safety	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
6. Substance Use Disorders	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
7. Emotions	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4
8. Pressures	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2

Grade 5

Lesson	NHES – 2007
1. My Body	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5
2. My Brain	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3, 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 2.5.6
3. My Brain on Substances	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
4. Your Health/My Health	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3, 8.5.1, 8.5.2
5. Medication Safety	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
6. Substance Use Disorders	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.5.3
7. Emotions	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4
8. Pressures	1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 1.5.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 6.5.1, 6.5.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2

National Health Education Standards

Copyright Information

Joint Committee on National Health Education Standards. (2007).
National Health Education Standards: Achieving Excellence (2nd Edition)
American Cancer Society

National Consensus for School Health Education. (2022). National Health Education Standards: Model Guidance for Curriculum and Instruction (3^rd Edition) www.schoolhealtheducation.org

© 2022 National Consensus for School Health Education.

Health Standard 1

Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Students will learn the basic health concepts and functional health knowledge that will provide a foundation for promoting health-enhancing behaviors. This standard includes essential concepts that are based on established health behavior theories and models. Students will learn concepts that focus on both the promotion of healthy behaviors and the reduction of risky health behaviors.

Pre-K – Grade 2

Grades 3 – 5

Health Standard 2

Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

Pre-K – Grade 2

Grades 3 – 5

Health Standard 3

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information and products and services to enhance health.

Pre-K – Grade 2

Grades 3 – 5

Health Standard 4

Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

Pre-K – Grade 2

Grades 3 – 5

Health Standard 5

Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Pre-K – Grade 2

Grades 3 – 5

Health Standard 6

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Grades 3 – 5

Health Standard 7

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

Pre-K – Grade 2

Grades 3 – 5

Health Standard 8

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Pre-K – Grade 2

Grades 3 – 5