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 6 Communication Unit

 

The ABC's of Communication

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

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?

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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 2025-26

 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

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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.

                                              

Term 3 Letter

TERM 3 - TOPICS PLEASE review the term 3 letter that was sent home April 10th.

NEW UNIT - DISEASES

COMMUNICABLE vs. NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

Students will be presented a general overview of diseases. 

What causes these diseases?

How are they treated?

What is Cancer?

How can it be prevented?

How can it be treated?

Grade 7 - - Nutrition Unit

Students are learning how to read food labels and what is really in our fast foods.

STUDENTS WILL BE CREATING A NUTRITION POSTER FOR
BOTH HEALTH AND COMPUTER CLASS

GRADE 6 - Wellness Project

Students will be tracking their 

DIET, SLEEP and PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 

in their blue journals for the next few weeks.

Substance Use Disorder

VAPING AND E-Cigarettes

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

GRADE 7- First Aid and Safety

7th grade students are learning basic first aid and safety skills.

Grade 6 - All About Me

This weeks Health topics are 

Self Esteem -  Self Image -  Character Traits

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Grade 8 - Drug project

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

DRUG PROJECT

PLEASE GO TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS