Grade 8 - Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationship

 

Students are exploring Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships.  

We are discussing  FRIENDS, FAMILY and DATING relationships.

HIV and AIDS - 8th grade

8th Grade student are learning about HIV and AIDS this week. 

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?

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

YOGA

We have started yoga as our instant activity.   

We will learn some very basic moves and practice mindfulness.   

Students are not required to bring in a yoga mat but some students like to have their own mat.   

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

STRESS - Grade 8

                                         

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

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.

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 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

. 

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.

                                              

Substance Use Disorder

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

Outdoor Fun - Littleton Little Town Tree Hunt

 

GRADE 8 - Goal Setting

GOAL SETTING

Students are currently exploring their own personal goals.
Do their goals meet the MAPS criteria?

M - Measurable
A -  Attainable
P -  Personal
S -  Specific

Students are asked to identify 2 long term goals and break them into short term goals.  They will then identify strengths that they possess that will help them to achieve their goals. We will also identify potential obstacles and who they can go to for support to overcome that obstacle.

SELF EFFICACY and RESILIENCY will be two focal points when learning about Goal Setting.

Little West Adventures - National Park Trip grade 7 and 8 parent meeting

SouthWest Adventure - click this link for more information

Parents and guardians interested in attending the informational meeting on Monday Sept. 27th can join us in person or can watch the meeting online using this code.

SouthWest Adventure - Parent informational meeting
Monday, September 27 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vhi-rzcv-jaw
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 347-954-0647‬ PIN: ‪400 544 512‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vhi-rzcv-jaw?pin=1485969088210

TERM 3 HEALTH LETTER

 March 18, 2021

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.

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.  

Grade 8 students will learn about HIV/AIDS during the disease unit and then later in the term will have a lesson about  Relationships.  Abstinence will continuously be stressed. 

                  

Please continue to check the weekend update to learn when exactly these lessons will be presented.   You are also encouraged to check this website for updates.  

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADE 8

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou

***Ask your 8th grader about our Billy Madison and Maya Angelou lessons!

COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE - 2020/2021

Community Service Update

I do not want any students to feel stressed about their Community Service.   Students will not be asked to complete Community Service during the 2020-2021 school year.  These are unprecedented times and we all have to be flexible.   
Stay safe everyone!

🌼Mrs. Buonacore

Class Expectations and Grading Policy 2020

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

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.

Class Rules