6th Grade Health Curriculum Personal Health: Taking Charge Of It!
Physical, social and emotional aspects of health and wellness. Personal
hygiene, grooming and cleanliness. An anatomical study of: hair, skin, nails,
eyes, ears and teeth. Marketing techniques in health advertising. Self esteem
for a positive body image and outlook. Building a constructive attitude
towards self management in health.
7th Grade Health Curriculum The Human Body: How Does It Work? Structure
and function of cells. The skeletal and muscular system overview The
circulatory and respiratory system overview The digestive and excretory system
overview Nutrition and Fitness Reasons for needing nutritious food Role and
source of the six types of nutrients Understanding dietary guidelines and
using the food guide pyramid Analyzing food labels Choosing foods that are low
in fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium and caffeine Influence of the media on
dietary behaviors The nutrition-fitness connection Goal setting for achieving
fitness Tobacco and Related Health and Social Issues Risks of cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco Harmful substances in tobacco Addiction,
dependence and withdrawal Effects of secondhand smoke Resisting peer pressure
to use tobacco Effects of tobacco use on fitness.
8th Grade Health Curriculum The Human Reproductive System: How Does It
Work? Structure and function of the male and female systems and organs The
menstrual cycle and fertilization Comparing changes in male and female systems
Infections and disease of the reproductive system Abstinence, decision making
and refusal skills in high risk situations Drugs and Alcohol Legal and illegal
drugs and medicines and how they effect the body systems How drugs and alcohol
effect decision making Practice making safe and drug free decisions Health
consequences of alcohol on the body and on growth Resisting peer pressure to
use alcohol and/or drugs Recognizing reasons teens drink alcohol Safety,
Injury and Violence Prevention Practicing safe habits for personal safety
Refusal skills to resist peer pressure to engage in high risk behaviors or
situations Safe dating School safety Internet safety Welcome to Health Class!