H E L E N   K E L L E R  M I D D L E  S C H O O L

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar...Helen A. Keller

FINE AND PRACTICAL ARTS
Health


Grade 6
Grade 7 Grade 8




COURSE DESCRIPTION-Grade 6

The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make responsible, well-informed personal health decisions. The curriculum is presented in a systematic, sequential and age-appropriate manner.

Content area includes:

  • Nutrition and Fitness

  • Safety and Accident Prevention

  • Human Growth and Development

  • Drug Education

  • AIDS Awareness

Student evaluation is based upon written tests, current event articles, individual and group participation.  

COURSE DESCRIPTION-Grade 7

The curriculum focuses on the wellness decisions made by students in the following areas:

  • Nutrition and Fitness    

  • Growth and Development

  • Drug Education

  • Disease Prevention/AIDS Education

A variety of activities in the content area will allow the students to make responsible well-informed personal health decisions.

Student evaluation is based upon written tests, current event articles, and individual and group participation.


COURSE DESCRIPTION - Grade 8

The curriculum follows both federal and state recommendations for a comprehensive health education program.  The following areas include:

  • Drug Prevention

  • Personal and Mental Health

  • Human Growth and Development

  • Disease Prevention including HIV/AIDS

The essence of this curriculum is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make responsible, well-informed personal health decisions.

Student evaluation is based upon written tests, current event articles, individual and group participation.



 


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