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(Working on Update)
Grade 6
Safety and Prevention: This strand includes those aspects of health most often related to risky and dangerous behavior and conduct that can have negative life-long consequences on health. The knowledge and skills present in this strand provide a means for young people to avoid risky behaviors, now and in the future, so they can lead healthier lives.
Topic
· Safety and Injury: Helmets and Pads
· Disease Prevention & Control: Early Detection, Risk Factors, Prescribed Health
· Tobacco Alcohol and other Substances Use/Abuse Prevention: Life Skills Training or Project Alert Program, Refusal Skill
· Violence Prevention: “Get Real About Violence” Program (Vulnerability)
Social and Emotional Health: This strand includes those aspects of health that are particularly unique to human beings, namely being aware of ourselves, both as individuals and as members of social groups. The knowledge and skills presented in this strand address and support our ability to interact with others in positive and socially acceptable ways.
Topics:
· Family Life: Families
· Interpersonal Relationships : Self-esteem
Physical Health: This strand includes those aspects of Health that are related to the natural progression of human development. The emphasis is on building and maintaining healthy habits.
Topics:
· Growth and Development: Body Systems, Healthy Habits, Puberty
· Nutrition: Nutrients, Labels, Dietary Intake, Safe Handling
Personal and Community Health: This strand includes those aspects of health most often related to our larger community and world. The knowledge and skills presented in this strand lay the groundwork for participation in preserving and improving our surroundings and for dealing with future health related events.
Topics:
Consumer Health and Resource Management: Public Health
Grade 7
Safety and Prevention: This strand includes those aspects of health most often related to risky and dangerous behavior and conduct that can have negative life-long consequences on health. The knowledge and skills present in this strand provide a means for young people to avoid risky behaviors, now and in the future, so they can lead healthier lives.
Topics
· Safety and Injury: First Aid and Rescue Breathing, Signs of Abuse
· Tobacco, Alcohol and other Substances Use/Abuse Prevention: Life Skills Training or Project Alert Program, Refusal Skills
· Violence Prevention: “Get Real About Violence” Program (Attitudes about Violence) Avoiding Gangs, Bullies
Social and Emotional Health: This strand includes those aspects of health that are particularly unique to human beings, namely being aware of ourselves, both as individuals and as members of social groups. The knowledge and skills presented in this strand address and support our ability to interact with others in positive and socially acceptable ways.
Topics
· Family Life: Recognizing Respect
· Interpersonal Relationships: Peer Pressure, Decision Making, Communication Skills
Physical Health: This strand includes those aspects of Health that are related to the natural progression of human development. This emphasis is on building and maintaining healthy habits.
Topics
· Growth and Development: Genes
Reproduction & Sexuality: Puberty, Abstinence, STI’s/Aids
Grade 8
Safety and Prevention: This strand includes those aspects of health most often related to risky and dangerous behavior and conduct that can have negative life-long consequences on health. The knowledge and skills present in this strand provide a means for young people to avoid risky behaviors, now and in the future, so they can lead healthier lives.
Topics
· Safety and Injury: First Aid and Rescue Breathing
· Tobacco, Alcohol and other Substances Use/Abuse Prevention: Life Skills Training or Project Alert Program, Refusal Skills
· Violence Prevention: “Get Real About Violence”, Gangs, Conflict Resolution, Abuse in Relationships
· Disease & Prevention: Disabled People, Skin Cancer
Social and Emotional Health: This strand includes those aspects of health that are particularly unique to human beings, namely being aware of ourselves, both as individuals and as members of social groups. The knowledge and skills presented in this strand address and support our ability to interact with others in positive and socially acceptable ways.
Topics
· Mental Health: Depression/Emotions, Personal Support Systems
· Interpersonal Relationships :Character Traits, Dating
Physical Health: This strand includes those aspects of Health that are related to the natural progression of human development. This emphasis is on building and maintaining healthy habits.
Topics
· Nutrition: Eating Disorders
· Reproduction & Sexuality: Abstinence, STI’s/Aids, Risky Behaviors, Teen Pregnancy, Harassment/Discrimination
Personal & Community Health: This strand helps students develop a clearer understanding of their personal, social and civic responsibilities by acting on accurate information to improve health in their communities.
Topic
Ecological Health: Individual Responsibility
High School
Safety and Prevention: This strand includes those aspects of health most often related to risky and dangerous behavior and conduct that can have negative life-long consequences on health. The knowledge and skills present in this strand provide a means for young people to avoid risky behaviors, now and in the future, so they can lead healthier lives.
· Tobacco, Alcohol and other Substances Use/Abuse Prevention: Use, Misuse or Abuse, Decision Making, Alcohol, Designer Drugs
· Violence Prevention: Harassment, Anger Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Gangs, Ethics
· Disease & Prevention: Immune System, Communicable Disease, Tertiary Prevention, Causes of Illness, First Aid
Social and Emotional Health: This strand includes those aspects of health that are particularly unique to human beings, namely being aware of ourselves, both as individuals and as members of social groups. The knowledge and skills presented in this strand address and support our ability to interact with others in positive and socially acceptable ways.
Topics
· Mental Health: Mental Illness, Suicide Prevention, Stress, Communicating about Problems
· Family Life: Healthy Family Traits
· Interpersonal Relationships: Assertiveness, Analyzing Relationships
Physical Health: This strand includes those aspects of Health that are related to the natural progression of human development. This emphasis is on building and maintaining healthy habits.
Topics
· Growth & Development: Adolescence, Patterns of Growth & Development, Heredity
· Nutrition: Food Safety, Influences of Good Choices, Dietary Guidelines & Food Pyramid Connections, Food Labels, Physical Activity
· Reproduction & Sexuality: Abstinence, STI’s/Aids, Risky Behaviors, Respect in all Aspects of Relationships, Self-Esteem
Personal & Community Health: This strand helps students develop a clearer understanding of their personal, social and civic responsibilities by acting on accurate information to improve health in their communities.
Topic
· Consumer Health and Resource Management: Self-Care Skills, Health Services, Consumer Rights, Advertising, Access to Health
All material is available for preview at your child’s school or in the Health Education Office at the School Administration Building
Much of the most recent research shows that children and adolescents are more likely to be “resilient”, that is a child or young adult who possesses problem-solving skills, social skills, autonomy and a sense of purpose and future, if there is input in educating them about wellness from the combined efforts of parents, school and the community. I hope we can all work together to reach our common goal of teaching children to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors so that each student can enjoy their life to the fullest.