7th Grade Health Online
This course is designed to teach lifetime health and wellness knowledge in order to prevent various psychological and physical disorders. Students will learn health information and practices, as well as experience implementing their newfound skills and knowledge. They will acquire the skills necessary to handle peer pressure, recognize unhealthy and risky behaviors and how to prevent and avoid them, and develop strategies for improving personal and community health. Students will gain an understanding of the relationships that influence one’s health, as well as refusal and coping skills that play a major part in personal health, as well. Quizzes, discussion sessions among peers, projects, and interactions will be assessed weekly to gauge content understanding. After completion of this course, the student will understand and have experience practicing lifelong skills for lifelong health and wellness.
SEMESTER 1
Unit 1: Human Growth and Development
Unit 2: Dimensions of Health
Unit 3: Prevention and Treatment of Health Disorders
Unit 4: Care and Prevention of Injuries
Unit 5: Adolescent Development
Unit 6: Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Unit 7: Violence
Unit 8: HIV and AIDS
Unit 9: Nutrition and Exercise
SEMESTER 2
Unit 1: Social Factors
Unit 2: Environmental Factors
Unit 3: Media Issues
Unit 4: Resources for Health Information
Unit 5: Communication Skills
Unit 6: Coping Mechanisms
Unit 7: Refusal Skills and Techniques
Unit 8: Problem Solving and Research Methods
Unit 9: Environmental and Personal Health and Personal Health