Mrs. Beth Lewis Grades 6, 7, & 8 Room E206

 to teach children and youth to develop healthy lifestyles and build skills to prevent and reduce health problems.

 Nutrition and Physical Activity  Personal and Community Health  Injury Prevention and Safety  Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs  Mental, Emotional, and Social Health  Growth, Development, and Sexual Health and Responsibility CONTENT THAT WE WILL COVER:

 Self Assessment “How’s Your Nutrition?”  Choose My Plate  Cholesterol Information  Food Labels  Fast Food Frenzy  Personal Fitness Plan  Dietary Guidelines  Components of Physical Fitness

Personal and Community Health 1.Stress Management 2.Analyze internal and external influences 3.Accessing accurate information 4.Healthy decision making 5.Goal Setting 6.Practicing Healthful behaviors 7.Refusal Skills 8.Advocate for healthy behaviors 9.Conflict Resolution 10.Communication Skills

 Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in the US for people between ages of one and 44-years-old, affecting everyone regardless of race, sex, or economic status.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in all children ages 1-21!

Before anyone ever takes a puff, a hit, or a drink, there is a decision made – a healthy or an unhealthy decision. Sometimes making the healthy choice is hard because you may be stressed, angry, or pressured. However, learning the facts about drugs and alcohol can help you make informed decisions about your health. In this section you'll learn about tobacco, drugs, and alcohol and how they affect the body and mind.

 Mental or emotional health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties.  People who are emotionally and mentally healthy have the tools for coping with difficult situations and maintaining a positive outlook  Social Health is your ability to get along with other.

 SUICIDE PREVENTION  SELF CONCEPT AND SELF-ESTEEM  EATING DISORDERS  ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS  STRESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS

 PUBERTY  ANATOMY  S.T.I.’s  CONTRACEPTIVES  STAGES OF PREGNANCY  DATING

BELLRINGERS10% CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK10% QUIZZES20% TEST30% *PROJECTS30%

I will assign a due date for projects given. If you turn in your project before the due date you will be given 10 points extra credit!! If you turn in your project on the due date you will be given 5 points extra credit!! If you turn in your project after the due date you will have 5 points deducted from the overall grade for everyday it is late!!

 PEN OR PENCIL (everyday!!!!)  AGENDA (everyday!!!)  STYLUS FOR IPAD (NOT REQUIRED BUT NICE TO HAVE)  ANY SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME ( paper towel, Kleenex, pencils, pens, glue, etc.)

 BE PREPARED EVERYDAY  ARRIVE ON TIME  KEEP YOUR EDMODO PAGE UP TO DATE  PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSIONS  COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS  RAISE YOUR HAND TO SPEAK  LISTEN WHILE OTHERS ARE TALKING  DO NOT TOUCH OTHER’S BELONGINGS

 Prepared  Respectful  Orderly  Uniform  Diligent

DOES THIS SNACK MEET THE REQUIREMENT?

FRUITS AND VEGGIES (?) ARE ALWAYS OKAY!!

ALWAYS REMEMBER – NOT NUTS ALLOWED!!!