Wheeler High School (Health - Curriculum Map) 9-Weeks Outline

Wheeler High School (Health - Curriculum Map) “9-Weeks Outline”

HEALTH “Introduction” -> 1 Day = Monday (10/12) ADAP First Week: 10/13-10/14

·  Syllabus (Classroom Procedures, Grading Policy, and Semester Curriculum Outline)

·  Parent Documents, State Health Standards, Health Notebook, and Student Contact Form

UNIT 1 “Mental Health” -> 7 Days = Thursday (10/15) – Friday (10/23)

·  Day 1 -> Unit Essential Questions, Unit State Standards, Unit Vocabulary (Crossword Puzzle), Qualities of People with “Good Mental Health,” Self-Concept & Self-Esteem – What they mean and why it’s important, (Why are You, Who you are Assignment).

·  Day 2 -> “Stress” (Good and Bad), Stress Management, Defense Mechanisms (9 Total), General Adaptation Syndrome (Hand-out), (How to Deal with Stress Assignment)

·  Day 3 -> “Decision Making” Process (5 Steps), How to Be Assertive, (Decision Making Assignment), Anger Management & Conflict Resolution / Violence Prevention (Discussion)

·  Day 4 -> (Vocab Quiz), “Peer Pressure” Strategies (9 Total), (Peer Pressure Assignment)

·  Day 5 -> “Depression,” Why people get depressed (4 Categories), The 5 Stages of Depression, and How Depression affects the Brain, 4 Types of Depression, Symptoms of Depression, how to Get Help.

·  Day 6 -> Why Teens Commit “Suicide,” Warning Signs of Suicide, Getting or Seeking Help for Suicide, How to Cope With Problems, Suicide summary with a (Class Discussion).

·  Day 7 -> Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs,” and Mental Health Unit Review.

·  Day 8 -> Mental Health (Unit Test)

UNIT 2 “Family Living” -> 7 Days = Monday (10/26) – Tuesday (11/3)

·  Day 1 -> Essential Questions, State Standards, and Vocabulary for the Unit (Crossword Puzzle)

“Family Living,” The Human Life Cycle from Birth until Death. (Group Assignment and Discussion)

·  Day 2 -> How do you define Love, “Aspects of Dating,” (Relationship Assignment), Rape and Sexual Assault, 12 Qualities of a Healthy Relationship, Qualities found in an Unhealthy Relationship, Dating Abuse “3 Types,” (Relationship Word Search)

·  Day 3 -> “Puberty” in Boys and Girls (How Hormones affect the Body), How to Care for Reproduction Organs “Self Checks,” Sperm Production and Ovulation (Handout), Male and Female Reproduction System, (Reproductive System Assignment)

·  Day 4 -> “Sexually Transmitted Diseases” (STD). Bacterial vs Viral, how they are Spread, Statistics, Signs/Symptoms, Prevention, Short/Long Term Effects, and Treatment Options, “HIV/Aids” - Origins & History (Handout), 5 Stages of Infection and how it affects the body, Signs and Symptoms of HIV/Aids, Treatment Options for HIV/Aids, HIV/Aids Virus (Video)

·  Day 5 -> “Pregnancy”- Facts about Teen Pregnancy, Possible Outcomes / Consequences, Abstinence/Contraception, Stages of Pregnancy, (Pregnancy and Your Future Assignment)

·  Day 6 -> (STD Quiz), “Contraception”- Hormonal/Barrier, How they Work, Effectiveness Rating, Side Effects/Complications, Advantages/Disadvantages.

·  Day 7 -> “Emotional Consequences” of having Sex, Setting Boundaries and Refusal Skills to say “no”, (Being Assertive Assignment), (Teen Advise Assignment), Family Living Unit Review.

·  Day 8 -> Family Living (Unit Test)

UNIT 3 “Disease and Prevention” -> 7 Days = Wednesday (11/4) – Thursday (11/12)

·  Day 1 -> Essential Questions, State Standards, Vocabulary for the Unit, (Disease Crossword Puzzle), ”Disease Prevention”, Good Hygiene/Grooming Habits, Causes of Death over the past 100 Years.

·  Day 2 -> “Communicable/Infectious” Diseases, 4 ways Pathogens are Spread, 5 Types of communicable pathogens, “Hereditary/Genetic” Diseases (Sickle Cell, Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy)

·  Day 3 -> (Pathogen Quiz), The Body’s “Immune Response System”, Lymphatic System, White Blood Cells (T-Cells/B-Cells), How the Body Fights and Destroys Communicable Pathogens, (Health Video)

·  Day 4 -> “Cardiovascular Disease” (CVD) 1st Leading Cause of Death, Risk Factors, 6 Main Types of CVD, Treatment, Blood Pressure (Systolic/Diastolic), Cholesterol’s (HDL/LDL), Eating & Health (Video)

·  Day 5 -> “Cancer” - 2nd Leading Cause of Death, Where it really comes from, malignant/benign Tumors, most common types of Cancer, Risk Factors/Prevention, and Treatment Options, Melanoma Cancer, (Cancer Acronym Assignment)

·  Day 6 -> “Stoke” - 3rd Leading Cause of Death in USA, Risk Factors, Symptoms/Recognize Stroke, Effects of a Stroke, “Diabetes” - 3 Types of Diabetes, Risk Factors for Diabetes, Hypoglycemia (Procedures), “Osteoporosis” – Risk Factors/Common Myth, Disease & Prevention Unit Review.

·  Day 7 -> Disease and Prevention (Unit Test)

UNIT 4 “Nutrition” -> 7 Days = Friday (11/13) – Friday (11/20)

·  Day 1 -> Essential Questions, State Standards, Vocabulary for the Unit, (Nutrition Crossword Puzzle), “Nutrition” - What Makes People Eat “3 Main Reasons”, (Why do People Eat Assignment)

·  Day 2 -> “Classes of Nutrients,” Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water Explained, Guide to Vitamin & Mineral (Handout), (Nutrient Assignment)

·  Day 3 -> “Food Pyramid” American Dietary Guidelines, Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), Serving Sizes – Each Food Group, What is a Portion, Components of a “Food Label,” (My Plate)

·  Day 4 -> (Food Label Assignment), Making good nutrition Options, Create a Week long Meal Plan using information used in class (Create a Meal Assignment)

·  Day 5 -> (Classes of Nutrients Quiz), “Metabolism” (Basal Metabolic Rate), Understanding how food is converted into Energy, BMR Calculator, How to Gain, Lose, or Maintain weight in a Healthy way.

(Obesity in America Health Video)

·  Day 6 -> “Eating Disorders” – Signs/Symptoms for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia (Binging/Purging), and Binge Eating Disorder, Giving/Getting Help, “Special Diets” – Vegetarians, Athletes, & Diabetics (Type I/Type II), Dietary Guidelines for Diabetics, Food Allergies (Common Foods that cause Allergic Reactions), (Special Needs Diet Assignment)

·  Day 7 -> “Being a Wise Consumer” – What terms on Food Packages really Mean, What influences the Foods we Buy, Analyzing Advertising – What is Target Groups and Tactics Used, (Not Buying It Assignment), (Diet Fads Assignment), Nutrition Unit Review.

·  Day 8 -> Nutrition (Unit Test)

UNIT 5 “Substance Abuse” -> 7 Days = Monday (11/30) – Monday (12/7)

·  Day 1 -> “ADAP Program” – ADAP Booklets passed out and performed as a class (Section Worksheets), ADAP (Video), Group Discussion & ADAP Review.

·  Day 2 -> (ADAP Test), “Substance Abuse” - Essential Questions, State Standards, and Vocabulary for the Unit, (Drug Crossword Puzzle), “Drug Interactions” (3 Categories), Why this is important.

·  Day 3 -> “Tobacco Use” - Health Effects caused by Tobacco, How it’s an Expensive Habit (Smoking Stinks Assignment), What is in a Cigarette, Smokeless Tobacco (Effects on the Body), How to quit once Addicted to Nicotine, (Smoking Truth or Dare Video), (Anti-Tobacco Assignment)

·  Day 4 -> “Alcohol Use” – Health Effects of Alcohol, Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) – Factors that influence intoxication Levels, (Fallen Innocence Poem), How to Calculate (BAC), Treatment for Alcoholics,

(Truth about Drinking Video)

·  Day 5 -> “Illegal Drug Use” – 5 Categories of Illegal Drugs (Stimulants, Depressants, Cannabis, Hallucinogens, and Narcotics) Common Examples, Street Names, Possible Effects, Withdrawal Symptoms, Effects of an Overdose, “Anabolic Steroids” (The Truth About Drugs Video)

·  Day 6 -> (Illegal Drug Assignment), (Staying Drug Free Assignment), Substance Abuse Unit Review

·  Day 7 -> Substance Abuse (Unit Test)

UNIT 6 “First Aid and Safety” -> 8 Days = Tuesday (12/8) – Tuesday (12/15)

·  Day 1 -> “First Aid & Safety” - Essential Questions, State Standards, and Vocabulary for the Unit, (First Aid Crossword Puzzle), Automobile Safety, (Emergency Phone List Assignment)

·  Day 2 -> “Choking Victim” Procedures or Steps to Follow for Conscious/Unconscious -> Infant, Child, and Adult Emergencies, (First Aid Handout), (Video’s) on Saving a Choking Infant, Child, or Adult.

·  Day 3 -> Review Choking Procedures and “Perform First Aid for Conscious/Unconscious Choking Victim” – Procedures using Certified Video, Teacher will Monitor and use a (Sign-Off Sheet) upon completion of each Skill Level performed in class. (Emergency Choking Action Sheet Assignment)

·  Day 4 -> “CPR/AED Training” – What does C.A.R.E. stand for, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Signs/Symptoms of a Heart Attack, (CPR Video), Care for a Heart Attack Victim, Common Cause of Cardiac Arrest, Procedures for Infant, Child, and Adult CPR, (Video’s) for CPR on Infant, Child, and Adult.

·  Day 5 -> Review CPR/AED Procedures and “Perform CPR/AED for a Cardiac Arrest Victim” - Procedures using Certified Video, Teacher will Monitor and use a (Sign-Off Sheet) upon completion of each Skill Level performed in class. (Emergency CPR Action Sheet Assignment)

·  Day 6 -> “Burns” - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Degree Burns and Treatments. “External Bleeding” – 3 different Types of Bleeding, 3 Types of Open Wounds, Pressure Points, Nose Bleeds. “Muscle/Bone Injuries” – R.I.C.E. Method, Types of Splints, Head/Spinal Injuries. “Heat/Cold Related Emergencies” - Heat Cramp, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Hypothermia, & Frostbite. “Shock” – Prevention, Signs/Symptoms, and Treatment. “Bites/Stings” – Snake and Insect Bites (Using an EpiPen), (What Would You Do Assignment)

·  Day 7 -> “Responding to Emergencies” - 7 Ways to Protect Yourself, What you need to Do, What you Need to Say, (Safety Assignment), Cyber Bullying (Cyber Safety Assignment), First Aid Unit Review

·  Day 8 -> First Aid and Safety (Unit Test)

HEALTH “Wrap-Up” -> 2 Days = Wednesday (12/16) – Friday (12/18)

·  Day 1 -> Health Course Review Packet (Units 1-6)

·  Day 2 -> Health Course (Final Exam)