Through Health Education, students will
Acquire, interpret, and understand health concepts; and develop and apply a range of health skills needed to make appropriate health decisions (Content Knowledge)
Acquire and practice effective communication, relationship-, cooperation-, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and stress-management skills (Workplace Skills)
Engage in home, school, and community projects to enhance physical, mental, social, emotional, and environmental health (Community Engagement and Civic Responsibility)
Explore a variety of health-related career opportunities in health promotion, disease, injury, and substance abuse prevention, mental health, nutrition, and community health (Career Exploration)
McHarg Educators help to increase health literacy, help students understand how to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle, and fosters the motivation, skills, and self-efficacy necessary to make informed and healthy choices, avoid high-risk behaviors, and build healthy families, relationships, schools, and communities.
Following the VDOE Curriculum Standards, grade level teachers create lessons and materials using a variety of resources to teach each standard. These resources may include the PLTW Curriculum, especially PLTW Biomedical Module, BrainPOP Jr., read aloud trade books, digital lessons, biographies, and teacher created materials, as well as McHarg's use of the Zones of Regulation to address mental health standards.
Encourage a healthy lifestyle by creating healthy eating habits, enforcing an appropriate bedtime, and encouraging physical activity (recommended 30-60 minutes daily).
Check out more information about PLTW-Launch on the Tinker Tank website. Join your child's Seesaw Digital Journal to see updates of their participation in these modules and other health activities.