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Grade Appropriate General Resources
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Resources Applicable to District Standards
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |
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Endocrine System a) students will understand process of sexual development § abstinence § adolescent changes - review § growth and development § pregnancy prevention § consequences of sexual behavior |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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