Health
Welcome to the 5th and 6th grade Health web page!!!
My name is Ms. Gorton and I will be teaching Health once a cycle in-person basis.
The purpose of this course is to develop competence of the various aspects that pertain to Health and Healthy Living. Developing the knowledge base and skills necessary to help adolescents make better health related decisions is the main focus within the classroom.
Some of the topics that we will cover are:
Components of Wellness (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Environmental, Social, and Occupational)
Skills to Become a Better Learner
Adolescent Changes and Related Health Topics
Empathy and Compassion Skills
Emotional Management Skills
Conflicts and Bullying
Problem Solving Skills
Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness
Nutrition and Fitness
Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions
Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco refusal skills and Information
