Intro to Basic Health

Introduction to Health and Wellness

5^th Grade

Instructor: Mrs. Lisa Winslow RN BSN Room#: 5160

Welcome to the 5^th grade Health and Wellness Class. We will be discussing various health topics and participating in activities to gain a better understanding of the concepts. We will spend approximately one week on each topic with the exception of Nutrition. Nutrition will be about 2 weeks in length. The topics we will discuss are as follows:

· Preventing infection and proper handwashing

· Grooming skills

· Importance of Exercise and Activity

· Nutrition – healthy versus unhealthy and the importance of nutrients

· Self Esteem and Bullying

· Effects of tobacco and alcohol on the body

· Basic first aid

This is a 9 week course. Participation in activities, quizzes, and projects will be used for grading purposes. The grading scale will be as listed below:

· 90-100 A

· 80-89 B

· 70-79 C

· 60-69 D

· 59 & below F