| 7th Grade Health Units of Study |
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Growing with Family and Friends |
In this first unit of the 7th grade Health Curriculum you will investigate and discuss the changes, growth, and conflict students are age are going through. You will learn ways to cope with these issues and express yourself in a respectful manner.
Lessons in this unit will cover the following:
-Before and After
-Family Structures
-Lending A Hand
-Friends
-Peer Pressure
-Decision Making
-Communication
-Resolving Conflicts
-Managing Stress
-Self Esteem Prompt
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Helping Your Body Grow |
In this unit, you will learn how to take responsibility for your health as you grow and mature. You will also investigate health information and products to determine their validity and usefulness.
Lessons in this unit will cover the following:
-Risks
-Eye and Ear Health
-Fitness
-Proper Diet
-Eating Healthy
-Wise Consumers
-Product Analysis
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Basic First Aid |
In this unit, you will learn about risks to your health and safety at home, at school and in your community. You will learn ways to identify safety hazards, prevent injuries,and basic first aid techniques to protect yourself from such risks.
Lessons in this unit will cover the following:
-Identifying Risks
-Safety Steps
-Emergency Care
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Avoiding Alcohol and Marijuana |
In this unit, you will learn about the physical, psychological, and social issues of alcohol and marijuana use and abuse. You will consider situations and choices involving alcohol and marijuana to select and apply skills to avoid their use.
Lessons in this unit will cover the following:
-Attitudes about Alcohol
-Effects of Alcohol
-Drinking Problems
-Avoiding Alcohol
-Effects of Marijuana |
