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Standard 6.1

Personal Health - Hygiene

Sixth Grade

a)  students will continue to practice responsible hygiene

§    cleanliness (body/clothing)

§    eyes, skin, hair and teeth

Seventh Grade

a)  students will continue to practice responsible hygiene

§    washing body, hair and clothes

§    dental care

§    skin care (acne, sunburn)

§    cleanliness as a form of disease prevention

§    hand-washing

§    spread of germs:  virus and bacteria

Eight Grade

a)  Students will continue to practice responsible hygiene

§    cleanliness of body, hair and clothing

§    use of deodorant, shampoo, etc

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.2

Personal Health - Disease 

Sixth Grade

a)  students will learn specific information on disease (virus and bacteria and immunity)

§    cold/flu infections

§    preventative measures

§    recovery processes

§    hepatitis

§    Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

§    HIV/AIDS

Seventh Grade

a)  students will learn specific information on disease (virus, bacteria and immunity)

§    sources of disease and avoidance

§    types of disease

-   virus

-   bacteria

-   STD/HIV/AIDS

§    care procedures when ill

§    forms of immunity

Eight Grade

a)  students will understand the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases

§    HIV/AIDS

§    life style choice and their influences on disease development

b)  students will understand how to prevent the spread of STDS

§    abstinence

§    refusal skills

§    medical care

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.3

Personal Health - Chemicals

Sixth Grade

a)  students will understand the negative impact alcohol, tobacco and drugs have on the body

§    refusal skills

§    drug awareness

-   legal

-   illegal

§    review of over the counter drugs

-   understanding labels

Seventh Grade

a)  students will understand the negative impact alcohol, tobacco and drugs have on the body

§    purpose of over the counter and prescription drugs

§    effects of drugs/reactions

§    permanent/long term damage

§    media advertising

§    resistance and refusal skills

§    assertiveness skills

§    steroid usage/weight control

§    drug effects on the Central Nervous System

Eight Grade

a)  students will recognize reasons why people choose drugs

§    teen pressure

§    media influences

-   advertising, videos, movies

·  refusal skills

b)  students will understand the negative impact drugs such as tobacco,  marijuana and methamphetamines have on the body

§    short term effects

§    long term effects

§    effects of steroid use

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.4

Personal Health - Safety

Sixth Grade

a)  students will know how to prepare for disaster/school emergencies

§    earthquake preparation

§    weapons forbidden on campus

b)  students will learn injury prevention and rescue techniques

§    overview of basic first aid in emergencies

§    overview of emergency medical services

§    science lab safety procedures

Seventh Grade

a)  students will understand how to handle emergency situations

§    school injuries in PE

§    wound care and infection as it relates to PE

§    review going and coming to school

-   bicycle safety

-   skateboard/roller blade safety

-   hitch-hiking

§    science lab accidents/school injuries

b)  students will become aware of fraudulent health schemes, scams and products

§    label reading

§    fraudulent/misrepresentative advertising

Eight Grade

a)  students will understand the importance of safety gear and demonstrate how to use it

§    safety belts, pads and helmets

§    proper maintenance of equipment in PE

§    noise pollution prevention: music, whistles, screaming

§    science lab accidents/school injuries

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.5

Personal Health - Nutrition

Sixth Grade

a)  students will have an understanding of food groups and how to help maintain a healthy diet

§    awareness of food choices and impact on growth/development

§    awareness of eating disorders

-   anorexia

-   bulimia

Seventh Grade

a)  students will understand the need to develop a healthy balanced diet

§    fast food and snack foods

§    calorie counting

§    cultural food choices

§    eating disorders

-   anorexia

-   bulimia

§    body types (endomorph, ectomorph, mesomorph)

§    nutrients necessary for life

Eight Grade

a)  students will learn about energy release from food and the importance of a balanced diet

§    catalytic action of vitamins and minerals

§    reviewing information on snack and fast foods with emphasis on fat, salt and additives

§    review eating disorders and complications

-   anorexia

-   bulimia

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.6

Personal Health - Exercise

Sixth Grade

a)  students will develop and initiate a personal fitness plan, setting goals and monitoring their progress.

§    F.I.T. Principal - Frequency, Intensity, Time

§    components of fitness

-   aerobic:  cardiovascular

-   muscular strength

-   muscular endurance

-   flexibility

-   body composition

§    Fitnessgram Assessment

Seventh Grade

a)  students will develop techniques to enhance and maintain body health and development.

§    physical exercise

-   need for warm ups

§    weight control

§    body density/weight bearing exercise

§    Fitnessgram Assessment

Eight Grade

a)  students will learn why exercise should be a lifelong habit in their lives

§    bone development and muscle tone

§    positive effect on heart and lungs

§    Fitness program Assessment

b)  students will be able to monitor exercise procedures

§    heart and pulse rate

§    recovery rate

c)  students will learn how to prevent and care for bodily injuries

§    stress and strain on muscles and joints

§    fractures and friction on bones

§    effects of steroid use

§    reference to simple machines

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.7

Relationships - Family

Sixth Grade

a)  students will communicate with their parents

§    social pressures

§    adolescence

§    family values

Seventh Grade

a)  students will understand the inheritance process in relation to body development and structure

§    inherited traits

§    genetic defects/genetic engineering

Eight Grade

a)  students will learn the importance of treating others with respect and dignity

§    respect and responsibility as a student

§    reflecting family values

§    cultural pride (Science and Health contributions)

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.8

Relationships - Friends

Sixth Grade

a)  students will learn about the many social changes which occur during adolescence

§    interests change

§    boy/girl relationships, friendships

§    new hobbies and interests

§    supportive groups/cliques/gangs

b)  students will learn how to enhance and maintain a positive self image

§    self esteem

§    cooperation

§    respecting self and others

§    suicide prevention

Seventh Grade

a)  students will promote healthy, positive behaviors at home, school, with friends and within the community

§    boy/girl relationships, friendships

§    retaining friends

§    avoidance of conflict with friends

§    influences on and from friends

§    refusal skills for sexual pressures

Eight Grade

a)  Students will learn the importance of belonging and contributing to groups and  individuals

§    groups and gangs

§    recognizing needs and concerns  (school site)

§    Teen Assault Prevention technique

§    cooperative efforts and achievement  (PE and school teams)

§    boy-girl dating/friendships

§    refusal skills

§    life style choices

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.9

Relationships - Community

Sixth Grade

a)  students will become aware of health resources within the community

§    school nurses

§    school counselors

§    health department

§    support groups

Seventh Grade

a)  students will learn about their responsibilities to and resources in the community

§    311 and 911

§    YMCA programs

§    Health Department

Eight Grade

a)  students will know where to find community resources for the following

§    fitness and sport activities 

§    depression and teen suicide

§    artistic and social activities

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.10

Relationships - Environment

Sixth Grade

a)  students will have an awareness of pollution’s impact

§    overview of issues and sources of pollution

§    what students can do to make a difference

Seventh Grade

a)  students will learn about personal importance and possible contributions to the ecosystem

§    effect of resource usage and pollution

Eight Grade

a)  students will learn how to prevent and avoid unhealthy environments

§    soil, water and air pollutants

-   lead, mercury, aerosols and hydrocarbons

-   ozone layer destruction

§    sunlight's effect on skin

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.11

Relationships - Problem Solving

Sixth Grade

a)  students will develop the skills to cope with the changes that occur during adolescence

§    conflict resolution

§    assertive communication

Seventh Grade

a)  students will learn techniques for handling difficult and challenging situations

§    think personal safety

§    long range personal plans (goal setting)

Eight Grade

a)  students will develop skills for handling challenging situations in daily life issues

§    refusal skills

§    critical thinking

§    cause/effect

§    observation vs. inference

§    interpreting information (statistics, etc.)

§    seeking help from school or community

 

 

 

 

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Standard 6.12 Body Systems

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade

Eight Grade

 

Sixth Grade

          Endocrine System

a)  students will understand process of sexual development

§    abstinence

§    adolescent changes - review

§    growth and development

§    pregnancy prevention

§    consequences of sexual behavior

 

Seventh Grade

          Reproductive System

a)  students will review the function and structures of this system

§    abstinence

§    sexual intercourse

§    pregnancy

§    prenatal development

§    STDs/HIV/AIDS

§    decision making and refusal skills for sexual pressures

 

          Immune System

a)  students will understand the functions and structures of this system

§    nature of bacteria, virus and allergenic infections

§    effect of bacterial and viral infection

§    coordinated body defense

 

          Cardiovascular System

a)  students will review this system

§    pump mechanism

§    pressure and resistance effect on blood vessels

§    role that nutrition and cholesterol play in heart health

b)  students will develop positive health behaviors (diet and exercise) which will reduce risk of heart disease

§    practical application of fitness activities

§    Fitnessgram Assessment

 

Eight Grade

          Nervous System

a)  students will understand the functions and structures of this system

§    receiving and sending messages

§    effects certain drugs have on central nervous system

§    learning abilities

§    care

b)  students will engage in activities involving this system

§    reaction rate

§    decision making

§    data collection

§    observation

§    information

 

          Skeletal/Muscle System

a)  students will understand the functions and structures of this system

§    simple machines (joints, etc.)

§    fitness and muscle tone

§    steroids (complications)

§    stress and strain

 

          Cardiovascular System

a)  students will review this system

§    pump mechanism

§    pressure resistance effect on blood vessels

§    role nutrition and cholesterol play in heart health

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Updated January 9, 2007