VAPING AND E-Cigarettes

8th Graders are learning about the dangers of E-cigarettes and Vaping through the CATCH My Breath Program

Outdoor Fun - Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt

 

GATEWAY DRUGS - 7th grade

GATEWAY DRUGS 

 

Body Systems Review

Body System Review 

7th grade students will be reviewing the body systems. We will focus on the nervous system.  Once students have a better understanding of the nervous system they will then learn about how drugs and alcohol effect the body.

The Brain and Nervous System video clip

Alcohol Abuse -Grade 8

Students are learning about the dangers of Alcohol Abuse.

They will be watching the Discovery Education Film  

The Truth About Drinking

The film will address Alcohol abuse, Drinking and Driving, and Alcoholism

SOS- 6th grade

 The SOS - Signs of Suicide Program will be presented within the next few weeks during the 6th grade Health classes

Letters were sent home on Thursday, Oct. 26th   

Please visit this site to learn more about the program or reach out to tbuonacore@littletonps.org.

SOS program

BULLYING

The 6th grade students are learning all about Bullying. They are exploring the following:

What is bullying?

What are the roles in a bullying situation?

Why do people bully?

How does bullying feel?

What is the anti-bullying law all about?

What can you do about bullying?

                               

Students will be making PSA's (public service announcements) in computer class all about bullying. 

Students will be watching videos and doing activities form the Pacer Foundation.

Click below to view the websites and videos that are viewed in class. 

PACER FOUNDATION

The Bullying Experiment

STRESS - Grade 8

                                         

The 8th grade students will be focusing on Stress Management in our next unit.

GRADE 7 - COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ARE SKILLS THAT NEED TO BE PRACTICED

Students in 7th grade will practicing their communication skills for the next few classes.
They will be using  "I" statements and  will refrain from the use of  any communication blockers.
 (Blaming, Insulting, Mind Reading, Globalizing, and more).

Hopefully they will continue practicing these skill at home.

Grade 6 Communication Unit

 

Students are reviewing the above topics

Focusing on the The ABC's of Communication

• Always Speak Clearly
• Be a Good Listener
• Check it Ot

GRADE 8 - TEAM WORK / GOAL SETTING

TEAM WORK and GOAL SETTING

is the current 

Health and Wellness topic for the 

8th graders this week.

Students will be working together in small groups/teams

practicing their communication and decision making skills.

Students will be responsible for completing 

Lessons from the Geese, 

 the Winter Survival and Summer Survival activities 

in their small groups.

GRADE 7 -Tools of Tolerance

TEACHING ACCEPTANCE / THE TOOLS OF TOLERANCE

is the first unit in Health and Wellness 

with our 7th graders.  

Students will be asked to write about an individual that has worked to overcome an obstacle in his or her life.  Students will learn as much as they can about the individual and the obstacle.  Students  will briefly share their findings with their classmates.  All students will receive a document in google classroom with the following questions

OVERVIEW:   Who is the individual?  What is the obstacle?
                          What are some characteristics the individual may have?
                          What may have caused the obstacle?
                          What is the most important thing the class should know?

WORKSHEET

GRADE 6 - WHAT IS HEALTH?

6th grade students will be exploring the 

3 dimensions of health and wellness this week

PHYSICAL, MENTAL/EMOTIONAL ,  SOCIAL

WELCOME BACK

 I am looking forward to a wonderful school year. 

6th Grade students should 

start looking for an old  folder and a notebook to use for journaling

We like to recycle old folders.

Don't forget that we will be engaging in a brain break/ instant activity at the start of each class so please dress appropriately. 

Put those flip flops away and find your sneakers. 

SEE YOU SOON!!

Class Expectations 2024

 HEALTH and WELLNESS EDUCATION

Class Expectations and Grading Policy

Class Expectations

R- Respect for all members of the class at all times

E- Effort is to be shown in every class and in all work

S-Speaking is welcome –one person at a time

P-Participation and preparation

E-Educate yourself in the area of Health

C-Civility and cooperation

T-Time- be on time and utilize your time wisely

AND OF COURSE FOLLOW COACH BELICHICKS 4 rules

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GRADING POLICY

Class Participation – Students will be expected to participate in class activities and discussions. Please dress appropriately if you are in person. Sneakers and comfortable clothing. We will be going outside. Class participation also includes actively listening to others as well as expressing one's own ideas.  The right to “pass” or not participate in a particular activity will be respected.

Folders and Journals- Students are asked to bring in a 2 pocket folder, a small notebook, and a pen or pencil to class.  Students will be expected to maintain both a tangible folder and digital Health folder on google drive. If the student is absent or misses a class it is the students responsibility to complete any missed work.  It is the students responsibility to check their google classroom. 

Assessments- Students will be assessed through a variety of styles which may include: individual projects,

group projects, presentations, current events, quizzes, writing assessments, etc., Rubrics will be handed

out.

                                              

COMMUNITY SERVICE FORMS DUE JUNE 16

 Students have been informed about the Community Service Learning component since the start of the school year.   It is the students  responsibility to submit these forms by June 16.

Community Service Form

Community Service

Community Service is an important, positive opportunity not only for the community but the student as well. The research regarding self-esteem, resiliency, and community relationships indicates a very strong connection that can result in a strong, meaningful experience for all those involved. Service learning provides opportunities for students to be involved in real life situations beyond the curriculum/classroom and into the community to help foster the development of a sense of caring about others.

Expectations:

Grade 6 – 1 hour 

Grade 7 – 2 hours 

Grade 8 – 3 hours

1. Students must complete the total number of hours for his/her grade level before the end of the school year. A due date in June will be assigned.

2. Verification sheet and reflection questions must be completed with thoughtful responses that appropriately reflects the experience.

7th grade Endocrine/Reproductive System

7th grade students will be learning  about the Endocrine System/Reproductive System 

Topics that will be discussed. 

• The Endocrine System
• Anatomy of the male and female reproductive system
• Stages of development from conception to adulthood

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

**We will be going over the Puberty and Maturation lesson. 

 

Puberty/Maturation Lesson

The puberty/maturation lesson will be presented to the 6th grade students the week of June 12-16 in the students regularly scheduled Health class.  Each student will receive the following booklet.  If you would like a digital copy of the booklet please email me at Tbuonacore@littletonps.org

Girls and Puberty

Boys and Puberty

Grade 8 - Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationship

 

Students are exploring Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships.  

We are discussing  FRIENDS, FAMILY and DATING relationships.

TERM 3 - HEALTH TOPICS/LETTER

The following letter was sent out on April 28th.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

April 26, 2023

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Health Education is an integral part of the educational experience here at Littleton Middle School.  The course provides cognitive information and behavioral skills necessary for students to deal with various life situations, choices and consequences. During term 3 students will learn information about the physical, emotional, and social changes all young people experience while developing during puberty.   All lessons will be co-ed and taught during the students regularly scheduled health class.  Information will be presented in a balanced, age appropriate, factual way respecting each student.    The following topics will be addressed during term 3. 

Grade 6 students will be presented with a lesson on Maturation/Puberty.  Students will receive the booklet  Who Knew? The Growing Up Issue .  This booklet  addresses the physical, emotional and social changes that take place during puberty. This lesson will be presented in the beginning of June.

Grade 7 students will review what happens during puberty while focusing on the The Endocrine System and learning about the male and female reproductive systems.  These lessons will be presented at the end of May. 

Grade 8 students will learn about HIV/AIDS during the disease unit and then  will have a lesson about  Relationships.  Abstinence will continuously be stressed. These lessons will be presented in the beginning of May.

Please continue to check the weekend update to learn when exactly these lessons will be presented.   You are also encouraged to check the health website http://healthatlms.blogspot.com 

Under the Massachusetts law and School Committee policy, you may exempt your child from any portion of the human sexuality unit of the curriculum. No student who is exempt from this portion of the curriculum will be penalized.  Please email me at tbuonacore@littletonps.org if you would like to excuse your child from any portion of the curriculum.

I look forward to working with you to ensure that your child has a positive Health Education experience.  

Sincerely,

Tricia A. Buonacore

Tricia A. Buonacore                                                                                                                                          Health Educator                                                                                                                                                Littleton Middle School

 

Community Service Opportunity - Sunday May 21

 Volunteer opportunity - May 21st at the Ayer High School

  2 hours commitment between 3 to 8pm at a Dance Festival

 Reach out via text/call to Sonal Chitnis at (860) 514-7086 

 the youth volunteer coordinator for the event

Grade 8 - Drug project

8th grade students will be researching various Drug Topics in  computer class and then they will learn how to make a prezi.

Please see the attached link for more information.

DRUG PROJECT

PLEASE GO TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Grade 6 - All About Me

This weeks Health topics are 

Self Esteem -  Self Image -  Character Traits

Ask the students about the IALAC activity.