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Health Education
Health Education
Be ready to test your flexibility, creativity, and perseverance
The most important thing you can do is be aware and structure your day to make sure you are taking care of yourself and your school work. Try to establish a routine. If you can follow a routine each day, you will feel better and more importantly look better.
Class Overview
7th grade health will emphasis resolving conflicts, building healthy relationships, personal health choices, the environment and your health.
We utilize primary and secondary sources to develop a greater understanding of the importance of making healthy choices. Students will develop the ability to think more critically and express their ideas and understanding in various formats.
While looking at our daily health is important, it is equally important to be aware of what is currently happening in our world. We will periodically discuss current events and how they relate to the bigger world.
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 behavior
(Idaho State Department of Education)
Daily Log
Students can access Google Classroom for seventh 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. Multiple Intelligence Survey and "I Can Be and I Am" Worksheet (In-Class) Due: September 5, 2025
2. Problem-Solving Flipbook: For this assignment, students will design a flipbook that utilizes the F-E-D-G strategy (Face it, Express it, Decide it, Get it). The flipbook should include illustrations that move when flipping through the pages, effectively depicting the problem-solving strategy. We will begin working on the flipbook in class. A video and the F-E-D-G slide are available on Google Classroom. Assessment Grade Due: September 12, 2025
3. Overcoming Hardships Article Assignment (Google Classroom Assignment) Due: September 19, 2025
This week, we will explore topics related to mental health and ways to promote healthier habits. On Friday, September 12, we will begin our unit on Empathy and Overcoming Hardships.
Friday, September 12th - Friday, September 19th, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
1. On Friday, September 12, we will learn more about the four ways to stop bullying.
2. Students are assigned a Google Classroom assignment on influential people who overcame hardships and challenges. Each student will choose one of the eight articles to read and complete the Google Assignment form. Due: September 19, 2025.
3. On Monday, September 15, there will be a Bullying Escape Room activity, and students can earn in-class participation points.
4. On Friday, September 19, students will create a mini-book on ways to turn anger into calm moments. The mini-book will count as a quiz grade and is due September 19, 2025.
This week, we will explore empathy, bullying, and an introduction to violence. Students will learn to identify anger in themselves and discover alternative ways to manage it.
Friday, September 19th - Friday, September 26th, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
On Friday, September 19, students will create a mini-book on ways to transform anger into calm moments. This mini-book will count as a quiz grade and is due on the same day, September 19, 2025.
On Monday, September 22, in class, we will learn more about listening skills and effective communication. These skills will help us become better communicators and resolve conflicts more easily.
On Friday, September 26, we will study the "So Quic" conflict resolution model. We will also discuss tips for being more assertive, staying calm, and establishing conversation rules.
Friday, September 26th - Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
On Friday, September 26, we will study the "So Quic" conflict resolution model. We will also discuss tips for being more assertive, staying calm, and establishing conversation rules. In-class graded assignment
On Monday, September 26, Students will learn more about reducing stress, identifying stressors, and identifying ways to reduce stress. Students will take notes in class for a quiz scheduled for October 6, 2025.
Students are assigned a project-grade assignment where they will write a short animal story describing a stressor and then find a solution to reduce that stress. Animal Story due Monday, October 6, 2025. Examples posted on Google Classroom.
On Friday, October 3, Students will continue working on their Animal Stories and identify ways we can reduce stress through the arts.
Next week, we will learn more about 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
Animal Stories Assignment (assigned Monday, September 29th)
Due Date: Monday, October 6, 2025 (Examples can be found on Google Classroom)
Stress Quiz
Due Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
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 continue researching body systems in class using the health textbook (Cornell Notes):
Muscular/Skeletal System
Nervous System
Circulatory/Respiratory System
Digestive/Excretory System
Endocrine System
Immune System
All system notes are due by the end of class on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Friday, November 14, 2025: Human Body Web quest- Google Classroom (graded assignment)
Monday, November 17, 2025 - Friday, November 21, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines:
Human Body Web quest- Google Classroom (graded assignment)- Due Friday, November 21st.
Additionally, students have two worksheets due by Friday, November 21st: "Bones in Action" and "The Cardiovascular System."
Monday, December 1, 2025 - Monday, December 15, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines: Body Systems Project
Body Systems Project: Students have been assigned a project with two components: an essay and either a PowerPoint presentation or a poster. The guidelines are available in Google Classroom.
Students have three class periods to work on the assignment before it is due on December 15th (In-class working periods include December 1st, 8th, and 12th). You will need to work on this assignment at home periodically, leading up to the due date. After December 15th, the assignment will be considered late. Since the grading period ends on December 19th, please make every effort to submit the assignment on time to avoid receiving a late penalty or a zero on the report card.
Monday, December 8th, 2025 - Friday, December 19th, 2025
Assignments and Deadlines: Body Systems Project
Body Systems Project: Students have been assigned a project with two components: an essay and either a PowerPoint presentation or a poster. The guidelines are available in Google Classroom.
Students have three class periods to work on the assignment before it is due on December 15th (In-class working periods include December 1st, 10th, and 12th). You will need to work on this assignment at home periodically, leading up to the due date. After December 15th, the assignment will be considered late. Since the grading period ends on December 19th, please make every effort to submit the assignment on time to avoid receiving a late penalty or a zero on the report card.
Last Day to turn in missing work is Wednesday, December 17th.
Friday, December 19th- Fly HIgh Field Trip
Tuesday, January 9th, 2026 - Friday, January 12th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Students will participate in an introductory lesson on healthy eating, including completing a MyPlate food guide tailored to their age and gender. Additionally, students will take a "How Healthy Are You Eating?" quiz to help them establish a nutrition goal for the New Year. For both assignments, students will receive grade book credit.
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 will participate in an introductory lesson on healthy eating, including completing a MyPlate food guide tailored to their age and gender. Additionally, students will take a "How Healthy Are You Eating?" quiz to help them establish a nutrition goal for the New Year. Students will receive grade book credit.
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:
Students will take a deeper look into vending machines and analyze food labels. After completing an interactive food-label activity, the students will select a food label of their choice and analyze it for a grade.
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:
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, January 26th, 2026- Friday, January 30th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, the 26th: Students will learn more about calcium intake requirements for teens and the dangers of energy drinks. Individually, they will complete a calcium estimator along with a calculator on the ingredients in energy drinks (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:
Please note that there will be a teacher workday on Friday, the 6th.
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 start by learning how alcohol affects the body through a classroom scavenger hunt that involves finding clues (participation). Then, they will partner up to create a script (role-play) that explores various ways teens can say "no" to alcohol. We will continue this assignment on Monday, which is a quiz grade.
Monday, February 23rd, 2026- Friday, February 27th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, February 23rd: Scenario Role Play Script (in-class assignment)
Friday, February 27th: Tobacco and Drug Abuse Passage and Questions
Jigsaw activity (in-class)
Monday, March 2nd, 2026- Friday, March 6th, 2026
Assignments and Deadlines:
Monday, March 2nd: Finish working on the group jigsaw from Friday with presentations at the end of the class period.
Friday, March 6th: Begin Google Classroom assignment "Drug and Alcohol Prevention Brochure."
Homework: Growth Mindset worksheet due March 9th
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