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Health Education
Health Education
The goal of Health Education is to help students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Health Education contributes directly to a student's ability to successfully practice behaviors that protect and promote health while avoiding or reducing health risks.
Educator roles in contributing to the Health Education goal include:
Teaching functional health information (essential concepts)
Helping students determine personal values that support healthy behaviors
Helping students develop group norms that value a healthy lifestyle
Helping students develop the essential skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors
(Idaho State Department of Education)
Daily Log
Students can access Google Classroom for sixth grade by using the red button above. Most communication to students will be available there.
Friday, August 22nd - Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
1. Exit Ticket: Assigned on August 18th, due at the beginning of class on August 22nd.
2. Health Triangle Review Worksheet: Assigned on August 18th, due on Monday, August 25th.
In-Class Activities:
On August 22nd, we will learn more about analyzing health influences and complete a Health Influence worksheet, which is due at the end of class that day.
Students will select one health influence to analyze and create a poster that represents how this influence changes the way they feel, think, and act. We will continue working on these posters in class on Monday, August 25th, and they are due on Wednesday, August 27th. A video resource for this assignment has been posted in Google Classroom.
Upcoming Topic:
We will begin learning about goal setting, specifically focusing on SMART goals. A task related to this topic will be assigned in Google Classroom and is due at the beginning of class on September 3rd.
Friday, September 5th - Friday, September 12th, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
1. Health Triangle Questionnaire (In-Class): Due: September 5, 2025
2. Health Street Sign Artwork: For this assignment, students will design a creative street sign that promotes a positive trait related to the Health Triangle (physical, mental/emotional, or social health). The sign should feature a positive message that encourages individuals to make healthy choices aimed at improving that specific area of their health. We will start working on the street sign in class. There are a few examples available on Google Classroom. Assessment Grade Due: September 12, 2025
3. Empathy Treasure Chest: This is also an in-class assignment scheduled for September 12, 2025.
This week, we will explore the topics of mental health and ways to promote healthier habits. On Friday, September 12, we will begin our unit on Empathy.
Friday, September 12th - Friday, September 19th, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
1. Empathy Treasure Chest (In-Class): Due September 12, 2025.
2. On Monday (15th), we will focus on positive self-talk, bullying, and cyberbullying. During class, students will work on incorporating positive self-talk into their daily routines and identifying ways to transform negative thoughts into positive expressions.
3. Students will begin creating a "Making Your Voice Count" quilt that features words of encouragement to help combat bullying. Making your voice count quilt examples will be posted on Google Classroom. The quilt section is due on Friday, September 19, 2025 (project grade).
4. Students will have a culminating topic assignment in class on Friday, September 19, 2025, to reinforce this week's topics.
Next week, we will learn more about conflict resolution.
Friday, September 19 - Friday, September 26, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:Dates:
1. Culminating Topic Assignment: Students will complete an assignment on bullying and cyberbullying in class on Friday, September 19, 2025. This assignment aims to reinforce this week's topics.
2. "So Quic" Conflict Resolution Model and Resolution Scenarios (In-Class): This assignment is due on September 12, 2025.
3. Do's and Don'ts Poster for Conflict Resolution (In-Class): This assignment is due on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Next week, we will focus on stress management.
Friday, September 26, 2025 - Friday, October 3, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:Dates:
1. Do's and Don'ts Poster for Conflict Resolution (In-Class): This assignment is due on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Monday, September 29th-October 3rd, our unit's stress reduction begins.
How does Stress affect our body? Worksheet In-class graded assignment (9/29/25)
Introduction to Sleep Poster Assignment (Tips for a Good Night's Sleep). If students do not finish in class, they may complete it for homework, which is due Monday, October 6, without penalty. Examples posted on Google Classroom.
Resilience skills assignment (in class) Friday, October 3, 2025
Next week, we will focus on personal hygiene.
Friday, October 3, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:Dates:
Resilience Skills Assignment- In class
Due Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Sleep Poster Assignment (assigned Monday, September 29th)
Due Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 (Examples can be found on Google Classroom)
Personal Hygiene In-Class Assignments
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Inside Out 2 Movie
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025 - We will conclude our unit on conflict resolution, emotions, and stress.
Continued: Monday, October 13, 2025
Community Service Project
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 - All middle school students, off campus.
Next week, we will focus on Body Systems leading up to Thanksgiving Break.
Monday, October 20, 2025 - Friday, October 24, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
On Monday, we will begin a five-week unit on body systems. We will start with hereditary traits and have an in-class participation grade. No other assignments or homework this week. There is no school on Friday, the 24th.
Monday, October 27, 2025 - Friday, October 31, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
During this week, we will complete an overview of the body systems. Students will form groups to conduct a research project in class.
Please note that there is no school on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Monday, November 3, 2025 - Friday, November, 7, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students will continue researching body systems in class using the health textbook (Cornell Notes):
Muscular/Skeletal System
Nervous System
Circulatory/Respiratory System
Digestive/Excretory System
Monday,, November 3, 2025- BSU Basketball game
Monday, November 10, 2025 - Friday, November 14, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students will work with a partner to research an assigned body system using provided QR codes and links. After completing their research, each pair will design a PowerPoint presentation to present to their classmates. We will continue working on this project until Thanksgiving break.
Monday, November 17, 2025 - Friday, November 21, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students will work with a partner using their completed research on assigned body systems to design a PowerPoint presentation for their classmates. We will continue working on this project until Thanksgiving break. After the break, students will present their PowerPoint slides and their presentations to the class.
Additionally, students have two worksheets due by Friday, November 21st: "Bones in Action" and "The Cardiovascular System."
Monday, December 1, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students will work with a partner using their completed research on their assigned body systems to design a PowerPoint presentation for their classmates. The students' PowerPoint presentation must be worked on in class, as the assignment is a group project. The final PowerPoint is due by the end of class on Monday, December 8th.
Student presentations begin on Friday, December 12th, and continue on Monday, the 15th.
Monday, December 8th, 2025 - Friday, December 19th, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students will work with a partner using their completed research on their assigned body systems to design a PowerPoint presentation for their classmates. The students' PowerPoint presentation must be worked on in class, as the assignment is a group project. The final PowerPoint is due by the end of class on Wednesday, December 10th.
On Friday, December 12th, Students are presenting Science fair projects and will miss health class.
Student presentations begin on Monday, December 15th.
Last day to turn in missing work- Wednesday, December 17th.
Friday, December 19th- Fly High Field Trip and noon dismissal
Tuesday, January 9th, 2026 - Friday, January 12th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students will have an introductory lesson on healthy eating, including how to read a food label. This week, students will have no formal assignment due. They will take notes while watching the videos and will earn participation points for their completion and effort.
On Friday, students will receive a Nutrition Choice Board project that is due on Monday, February 9th. They will have the option to select from various nutrition-related activities on the choice board, which together total 100 points. Students must submit the required documentation for each activity. I will provide students with a hard copy of the project to complete, and a reference copy will be available on Google Classroom starting on Friday, January 9th.
Monday, January 12th, 2026 - Friday, January 16th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students completed their introduction to nutrition guidelines in class on Monday. If you were absent on the 9th, please use the PowerPoint in Google Classroom to complete the front side and turn in the completed worksheet.
On Monday, the Students watched a video on healthy eating, including how to read a food label, and completed notes in class. Participation credit given in the grade book.
On Friday, the 16th, the students will design a healthy restaurant, including a unique name that reflects the type of food, and will create six healthy meals that follow the Harvard MyPlate guidelines. If you are absent on Friday, I will place a copy of the documents in Google Classroom. Students will submit the assignment for a quiz grade.
Please continue working on your Nutrition Choice Board project, due on Monday, February 9th. You may select from various nutrition-related activities on the choice board, which together total 100 points. Please submit the required documentation for each activity. For reference, a copy is available on Google Classroom.
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
After watching a video on food labels, the students will create a list of the ten best and worst foods for 11- to 12-year-olds. They will also design a poster highlighting the best or worst foods for promoting overall health. This project is due on the 23rd.
If you did not finish your menu from Friday, the 16th, please submit it this Friday, the 23rd.
Please continue working on your Nutrition Choice Board project, due on Monday, February 9th. You may select from various nutrition-related activities on the choice board, which together total 100 points. Please submit the required documentation for each activity. For reference, a copy is available on Google Classroom.
Monday, January 26th, 2026- Friday, January 30th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, the 26th: Students will participate in an interactive food label activity to develop an understanding of the different categories on a food label. The interactive food label will count as a participation grade. After completing the activity, students will take a brief quiz on the components of the food label and how to read it (quiz grade).
Friday, the 30th: Students will engage in a Food Label Escape Room activity in class (participation grade). Food Label Escape will be accessible through Google Classroom.
If you are absent on any of these days, please see me on Monday to obtain copies of the work.
Please continue working on your Nutrition Choice Board project, due on Monday, February 9th. You may select from various nutrition-related activities on the choice board, which together total 100 points. Please submit the required documentation for each activity. For reference, a copy is available on Google Classroom. Points are taken off if not turned in on time.
Monday, February 2nd, 2026- Friday, February 6th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Sixth-grade students at MOSS.
Please continue working on your Nutrition Choice Board project, due on Monday, February 9th. You may select from various nutrition-related activities on the choice board, which together total 100 points. Please submit the required documentation for each activity. For reference, a copy is available on Google Classroom. Points are taken off if not turned in on time.
Monday, February 9th, 2026- Friday, February 13th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, February 9th: Google Classroom Assignment
Friday, February 13th: Idaho Ballet Field Trip
Monday, February 16th, 2026- Friday, February 20th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, February 16th: No School
Friday, February 20th: This week, we are starting our unit on alcohol, drug, and tobacco awareness. The students will begin by learning about how alcohol affects the body through an infographic assignment that focuses on its impact on a specific bodily system. At the end of class, we will assess each student's progress and decide whether to continue working on the assignment on Monday. This is a graded quiz assignment.
Monday, February 23rd, 2026- Friday, February 27th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, February 23rd: Standing up to pressures - in-class assignment
Friday, February 27th: Drug and Tobacco Prevention Student Project
Due: March 2nd (Google Classroom
Monday, March 2nd, 2026- Friday, March 6th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, March 2nd: Finish working on Google Classroom assignment "Drug and Tobacco Prevention" Due at the end of the class period.
Friday, March 6th: Students will begin a two-day unit on Friendship- recognizing the qualities and how to be a good friend. We will continue our Friendship unit on Monday, March 9th.
Homework: Growth Mindset worksheet due March 9th
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