Middle School Health Ed. II

Length: Quarter                                       Grade: 8th                                         Requirement: Yes

Course Syllabus 

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Course Description 

MS Health Ed. II intends to educate students on the principles of healthy living in order to create a foundation of good health for the future. The course focuses on the endocrine system, sleep health, and sexual health adding to the functional health knowledge covered in the course prerequisite.  health-enhancing behavior. Additionally, the aligns with the National Health Education Standards that are designed to "promote health-enhancing behavior while teaching students the positive and negatives health influences that come from within our society." (NHES, 2007)

Enduring Understandings

MS Health II has the following enduring understandings: 

• The endocrine system plays a critical role in maintaining bodily functions and overall health and well-being.

• Hormones are key regulators of bodily functions, and imbalances in hormones can lead to health issues.

• Environmental factors, such as stress, diet, and exercise, can impact the endocrine system and hormone levels.

• Sleep is an essential component of physical and mental health

• Developing healthy sleep habits, such as establishing a regular sleep routine, can improve the quality of sleep.

• Different age groups have different sleep needs and patterns.

• Treatable, common sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, can have significant impacts on physical and mental health.

• Sexual health is a fundamental aspect of overall health. 

• It is important to understand the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty and adolescence.

• Sexual anatomy and physiology are complex and varied, and it is important to understand the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems, as well as how they function.

• Contraception methods and STIs can have significant impacts on sexual health, and it is important to understand the options available for prevention and treatment.

Essential Questions

MS Health II addresses the following essential questions: 

• What is the endocrine system, and how does it function in the body?

• What are hormones, and how do they regulate bodily functions?

• What are the major endocrine glands, and how do they contribute to overall health and well-being?

• What are common endocrine disorders, and how can they be treated and managed?

• What is the role of sleep in physical and mental health, and why is it important to get enough sleep?

• What are the habits and practices that can promote healthy sleep?

• How can individuals establish a sleep routine that works for them?

• What are the recommended sleep needs and patterns for different age groups?

• How does technology affect sleep quality?

• What changes occur during puberty and how do they affect sexual health?

• What are the different parts of the male and female reproductive systems and how do they function? 

• How can we prevent and treat STIs, and what are the potential consequences of unprotected sex? 

• What are the elements of healthy relationships, and how can we promote respect, communication, and consent?