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6th Grade Health/ Wellness Curriculum

Literacy Component (Book Reading):

Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick

Units of Study

I. Three Parts of Health (Standard #5)

Students will know and be able to identify healthy behaviors that will promote positive physical, social and mental health

II. Decision Making (Standard #5)

Students will be able to identify the five steps in making healthy decisions and apply to real world situations

Students will be able to make rational decisions that promote personal physical, emotional and social well-being

III. Puberty (Standard #4)

Students will recognize the physical, mental and social changes that occur during puberty

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to promote and maintain positive growth and development

IV. Eating Disorders (Standard #3)

Students will be able to explain the distinctive characteristics of Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Over-Eating (Binge Eating) Disorders

Students will recognize and understand the causes, risks and treatments

V. Bullying (Standard #9)

Students will learn how their actions affect and influence those around them

Students will identify constructive alternatives to violence

VI. Tobacco Education (Standard #10)

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to be competent in making health enhancing decisions regarding the use of tobacco products

Students will recognize and understand the short and long term effects of smoking and tobacco use