Mrs. Harvey’s Health Class
2nd Qtr. Syllabus
Health Room – 1325
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(In teacher pages it is currently still under Ms. Payne)
Units to be covered:
Ch. 1
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Understanding your Health– Lesson 1 & 3
Ch. 3
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Mental and Emotional Health – Lessons 1-3
Ch. 6
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Relationships – Lesson 1
Define Health
Identify the 3 sides of the Health Triangle
Explain how health habits affect wellness
Explain the role of lifestyle factors in a person’s health
Identify ways to reduce risk in your life
Tell how abstinence benefits the three sides of your health triangle
Describe ways in which you can take responsibility for your health
Recognize traits of good mental and emotional health
Identify factors that influence your self-concept
Develop skills to build our self-esteem
Practice communication skills to improve your mental and emotional health
Identify common emotions
Express emotions in healthy ways
Recognize healthy ways to meet emotional needs
Practice healthful behaviors to manage anger.
Identify the causes of stress
Describe how your body responds to stress
Develop skills to manage stress in your life
Explain the difference among relationships
Identify needs that relationships satisfy
Develop skills to build strong, healthy relationships
Ch. 16 – Body Systems – Lessons 1-7
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Skeletal system – Explain functions, identify major bones, identify 4 types of joints, list some
problems of the skeletal system and how to practice healthful behaviors to keep your skeletal system
healthy
Muscular System – Explain the function, identify major muscles, identify how muscle types differ,
describe ways to keep your muscular system healthy
Circulatory System – Explain the process of circulation, identify parts of the circulatory system,
describe ways to keep your circulatory system healthy
Respiratory System – Explain how your body uses the air you breath, identify the parts and
function, describe ways to maintain the health of your respiratory system, analyze the role of posture
on respiratory health
Nervous System – Explain the function of your nervous system, identify parts and function, describe
ways of protecting your nervous system from injury
Digestive and Excretory System – Identify the parts and function, explain the process of the
excretion, describe ways to prevent problems with the system, practice healthful behaviors for good
excretory health
Endocrine System – Describe the main function, explain the jobs done by different hormones,
identify disorders of the endocrine system
Ch. 9 – Benefits of Physical Activity
 Analyze the benefits of physical activity
 Explain the importance of exercise and overall fitness
 Identify your fitness goals
 Explain parts of the F.I.T.T. principle
Ch. 10 – Nutrition – Lesson 1-4
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Explain why the body needs nutrients
Identify factors that influence which foods you choose
Describe how your emotions can affect your food choices
Identify the six major classes of nutrients
Explain specific ways your body uses nutrients
Explain how to use the MyPyramid food guidance system
Identify the names of the five main food groups in the MyPyramid
Explain why breakfast is important
Describe meal-planning tips
Identify healthy ways to snack
Ch. 11 – Your Body Image – Lesson 1 & 2
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Identify the importance of a healthy body image
Explain how eating and physical activity affect weight
Describe ways to maintain a healthy weight
Describe the symptoms of various eating disorders
Explain the health risks associated with an eating disorder
Identify sources of help that are available for a person with an eating disorder