7th Grade

Health Standards

 Unit 1: Health Prevention AND promotion 

State Goal 

22.A.3a:  Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescents (e.g., exercise, diet, refusal of harmful substances)

Supporting Standards: 

Describe how the individual influences the health and well-being of the workplace and the community  proper care to prevent the spread of illness).

     Identify and communicate with others within your school, family, and community

     health issues.

UNIT 2: ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES

State goal: 

23.B.3a Explain the effects of health related actions upon body systems (e.g., fad diets, orthodontics, avoiding smoking, alcohol use, and other drug use)

Unit 3:  DECISION MAKING refusal Skills 

State Goal: 

24.C.3a Apply refusal and negotiation skills to potentially harmful situations.Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.

Supporting Standards:

     Describe possible causes and consequences of conflict and violence

     among youth in schools and communities.

     Apply a decision-making process to an individual health concern.