8th Grade Health
Class Overview
In 8th Grade Health the topics we cover include Healthy Relationships, Human Sexuality and Decision Making. Personal wellness is the theme woven throughout each unit creating a connection of how each topic impacts one's physical, mental/emotional and social health. Communication skills are reinforced to help build effective ways to express one's feelings, beliefs, boundaries and expectations. Establishing the understanding of what makes up a healthy and unhealthy relationship will help students begin to build positive social interactions with family, friends and ultimately romantic partners. The unit on Human Sexuality will cover the reproductive systems, pregnancy and teen pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Abstinence. All information is designed to promote health-enhancing behaviors to encourage positive choices and reduce risks to one's overall health.