Grade 7: Health Curriculum
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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Healthy Decisions
I can draw and explain the health triangle.
I can explain the difference between physical, mental/emotional and social health.
I can define wellness and explain this term.
I can explain why life expectancy has improved over the years.
I can list and explain the six steps of the decision making process.
I can list the eight factors that influence health.
I can explain and give an example of risk factors.
I can define values and explain my own personal values.
I can define culture and explain how my culture affects me.
I can explain how the decisions I make today can determine my destiny.
Body Systems
Digestion and Excretory Systems
I can explain digestion and list all the organs associated with digestion.
I can explain the difference between the gallbladder, the pancreas and the liver.
I can explain the difference between the large intestine and small intestine.
I can explain what fiber is and why the body needs it.
I can differentiate between the digestive system and the excretory system.
I can explain all of the organs associated with the excretory system.
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I can explain the difference between the ureter and the urethra.
I can explain how teeth work during digestion.
I can explain what the epiglottis is, and how this is important to the body.
I can identify the path food takes during digestion and excretion.
Physical and Mental Health
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Fitness
I can explain and list the FITT Principle.
I can find my maximum heart rate.
I can figure out my target heart rate.
I can explain the importance of sleep.
I can define and explain the four different stages of sleep.
I can explain different sleeping disorders.
I can explain the importance of fitness on the body and mind.
I can explain the importance of endorphins.
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Nutrition
I can explain the importance of MyPlate.
I can explain the grain group and give an example of grains.
I can explain the importance of protein and why I should eat lots of protein.
I can list the five sub groups of vegetables.
I can explain why fruits are important to eat.
I can explain what dairy is and why it is important to take into our bodies.
I can explain what eating disorders are and the dangers associated with them.
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