“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.”

–World Health Organization

At SAMS Puxi Campus each student will take one semester of Health in grade 6, 7 & 8. Health education at SAS is based on the wellness approach that integrates social, emotional, mental and physical health, as well as the development of personal values.

Assessment Policies:

In health class, we will check for your understanding through a wide variety of assessments.

You will be evaluated on the following:

1. Class discussion: Because this subject deals with REAL LIFE subject matter, participation is the most important thing you can do to learn in this class. If you do not participate, you will not be prepared to deal with real-life situations that can harm your health.
2. Projects/Presentations
3. Meditation Time (journaling, breathing exercises, walking meditations)
4. In class assignments and homework: Most work in health can be completed in class. However, if time is not used wisely, assignments may have to be completed at home.
5. Learning Reflections (one for growth and development and body image unit)

Make up work: If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to get all homework and notes that you missed. See your teacher if you have any questions or need to schedule time to make up missed work.

Health Class Norms

 Now it’s your turn to chat! Your job is to come up with how you and your friends want our classroom to run and function by coming up with class norms. When discussing and coming up with ideas, here are some things to think about: What do you value most when learning? How do you think others and yourself should act while in health class? What type of classroom environment do you learn best in?

Jot down some ideas for class norms in your notebook and we’ll use these to come up with a set of class expectations.

 

6^th Grade Outline

1.Introduction to Health

• What to expect from this class, and what I expect from YOU
• Via Character Strengths and Strength Shield
• Understanding the four components of health (physical, social, mental and emotional) and staying balanced and happy in middle school

2. Blue Zones and Healthy Goal Setting

• Learn All About Blue Zones all over the world and what people are doign to live a long, healthy and happy life.
  • Blue Zones Podcast Interview Project

Standard 1: Identify and demonstrate balance in health practices (The Blue Zones)

Standard 3: Accesses and Evaluates Valid Information

 

2. Cyberbullying, Internet Safety & Decision Making

Learning who you are online vs. offline and managing your technology habits

• How do you stay safe online
• Learning how integrity can help you be a hero online

Standard 2: Analyzes the influence of media, culture and value

3. Healthy Body Image and Growth & Development

• Body Image-Learning to love your body for what it is and what it can do!
• Basic Anatomy-What’s going on with my changing body?
• How to take care of yourself now that you’re almost a teen

Standard 1: Identify and demonstrate balance in health practices (part one of quiz)

Standard 3: Accesses & evaluates valid information (evaluating health websites)

4. Stress Management

• What is stress? Are there different types of stress?
• What causes stress in YOUR life?
• What are some healthy coping skills you can use to handle stress?
  • The Stressbuster Video Project!!

Standard 1: Identify and demonstrate balance in health practices (stressbuster video- content)

Standard 5: Advocates for personal, family & community health. (stressbuster video- presentation)

5. Staying Physically Healthy

• Physical Activity-How much physical activity should I get on a daily basis and why is it so important for my body and mind?
  • I am a…Project
• Nutrition- What are the basic food groups and how can I make the right food choices for me?
  • Super Foods Snack Project

Standard 4: Sets and reflects upon personal health goals.