HEALTH COURSE OUTLINE

*Subject to change

UNIT 1: PERSONAL HEALTH

Students will learn about the 7 Dimensions of Wellness, Decision Making, and Goal Setting. 

Unit Project: Who am I?

UNIT 2: Nutrition

Students will revisit MyPlate and analyze nutritional recommendations to develope a Personalized Nutrition Plan. 

Unit Project: Personalized Nutrition Plan

UNIT 3: BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

Students will analyze the brain of a teen vs a fully developed brain. Students will also be able to identify brain anatomy and functions. 

Unit Project: Letter

UNIT 4: MENTAL HEALTH

Students will discuss their understanding of Mental Health, do research on Mental Illnesses, and provide resources for themselves and others on Mental Health.

Unit Project: Poetry Collaboration with English

UNIT 5: SUBSTANCE ABUSE (ATOD)

Students will analyze brain development's relationship to substance abuse. Students will determine the difference between use and abuse. 

Unit Project: Healthy Debate 

UNIT 6: HUMAN GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND SEXUALITY

Students will identify healthy and unhealthy relationships. Identify male and female anatomy. Analyze gender and sex. 

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Unit Project: Hot Ones: "The Talk"

UNIT 6: FIRST AID/CPR

Students will demonstrate CPR on an adult and child. Students will identify the appropriate care for basic first aid injuries.

Unit Project: FlipGrid Assessment

FINAL PROJECT

TBD