Introduction:

• Sixth grade health allows you to explore health from three perspectives: physical, social, and mental/emotional.

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Expectations:

• Students must maintain a positive environment in which ALL classmates feel comfortable participating in class discussions and activities.

• Students must remain on-task.

• Students must take responsibility for their choices.

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Unit Topics:

• Health & Wellness

• Healthy Relationships

• Mental & Emotional Wellness

• Nutrition

• Body Systems

• Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs

• Disease Prevention

• Personal Health

• Growth & Development

• Safety

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Assessment/Evaluation Options (not limited to):

• Bell Ringers

• Health Notebook

• Project Rubrics (Individual & Small Group)

• Quizzes

• Tests

• Presentations

• Cross-curricular Activities

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Resources:

• Glencoe Teen Health Course 1

6th Grade Health Website:

• Features: On-line Text, Student Center, Review Games, & Assignments.

 

Discipline:

• Students choosing to be disruptive in class could receive a teacher detention, held from 7:20-8:00 AM or 3:15-3:55 PM, to make up for the time he/she took from fellow classmates.

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