8th Grade
Topics That Will Be Covered -
*Skeletal & Muscular Systems
Functions of the Skeletal System and Muscular System
Types of Joints and the different types of Muscles
Problems of the Skeletal System and Muscular System
Ways to keep the Skeletal and Muscular System healthy
*Digestive System
Parts and Functions of the Digestive System
*Nutrition
Food Labels
Create and Analyze a Menu
*Components of Fitness
Benefits of Physical Activity
F.I.T. (Frequency, Intensity, Time)
Fitness Plan
*Growth & Development
Building blocks of life - Single cell to Baby
Stages of development
*STIs and AIDS
Common STI’s and the problems they cause
Abstinence
Statistics and symptoms of different STI’s
*Communication skills/Healthy Relationships
Healthy ways to deal with bullies
Expressing emotions in healthy ways