*All Health standards have been deemed essential and will be covered even during remote learning.

7th Grade Health Scope & Sequence

Unit 1 Introduction to Health, Wellness, and Life Skills

Weeks 1-2

1. Students will identify ways in which to manage a healthy lifestyle.

2. Students will identify high risk behaviors that should be avoided in order to maintain personal wellness.

Unit 2 Nutrition and Physical Activity

Weeks 3-4

1. Students will identify how physical activity and healthy nutritional habits benefit personal wellness.

2. Students will apply what they learned about healthy nutritional habits and physical activity in order to promote optimal health.

Unit 3 Mental and Emotional Health

Weeks 4-7

1. Students will develop strategies for a healthy self-concept.

2. Students will identify strategies that enhance mental and emotional health.

Unit 4 Personal Safety/Violence Prevention

Weeks 10-11

1. Students will identify personal behaviors that contribute to a safe or unsafe environment.

2. Students will recognize and learn how to respond appropriately to bullying and violent behaviors.

Unit 5 Substance Abuse

Weeks 12-14

1. Students will examine the consequences of drug use, misuse, and abuse.

2. Students will identify high risk behaviors that should be avoided in order to maintain personal wellness.

3. Students will identify protective factors that can prevent and help drug use, misuse, and abuse.

Unit 6 Sexuality

Weeks 15-17

1. Students will identify ways in which to communicate needs, feelings, and boundaries effectively.

2. Students will identify high risk behaviors that should be avoided in order to maintain personal wellness.