7th Grade: Drug category flip notes.
8th Grade: Created shaping up review notes for assigned topic. Please be sure to have your notes in class tomorrow. 6th Grade: Alcohol abuse: Impact on our overall health.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Picture Day TOMORROW Coffee Talk with the Principal Friday September 2nd 7th Grade: Drug Free "Me" chart. How does "choosing" to be drug free protect all three components of our health? 8th Grade: Do you know the difference between use and abuse of prescription medicines? Final Countdown - Article Summary 6th Grade: Tobacco - Getting the facts. (Facts & Myths) Today we focused on the health risks linked to the use of tobacco products. 7th Grade: Alcohol simulation stations. Key Concept: Alcohol abuse impacts the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM = brain and spinal cord. If your command/control system is impaired you are unable to control both gross and fine motor skills. We will complete our charts tomorrow.
8th Grade: Tobacco and alcohol review. 6th Grade: TEST TOMORROW. You can do it!! 7th Grade: Completed our discussion on health risks linked to the use of tobacco. We also looked at the current trend of e-cigarette use. 8th Grade: Wasted! Getting the gist task completed and turned in. 6th Grade: Completed "6 frame" on the six steps of the decision making process. Application activity to practice using the decision making process. Unit Test #1 FRIDAY AUGUST 26th.
7th Grade: Risks linked to tobacco use.
8th Grade: Wasted! Close Read. Purpose for reading: Risks linked to binge drinking. Article review. 6th Grade: Decision Making 101: #1) Stop Light Strategy: STOP - THINK - ACT #2) H-E-L-P Strategy Healthy - Will it help/hurt me/others? Ethical - Does it match my morals/values? Legal - Is it? Parent Approval - Would I say it or do it in front of my parents/guardians? #3) Six step decision making process. Don't forget the actions we used to represent each step:) We will complete the six frames activity in class tomorrow. I really enjoyed meeting all of your wonderful parents at open house this past week. Thank you so much for the donations so many of you have brought in for our class.
7th Grade: Today we compared bullying behavior and hurtful teasing. We focused on high risk vs low risk responses to negative peer behavior. 8th Grade: Risks linked to binge drinking. 6th grade: Today we focused on conflict resolution skills. You completed a reteaching worksheet on key terms/concepts. You worked in small "problem solving" groups so you could practice applying effective problem solving skills to common conflicts. 7th Grade: TEST TOMORROW.
8th Grade: TEST TOMORROW.
6th Grade: OPEN HOUSE - THURSDAY AUGUST 18TH.
Today we focused on effective communication skills. You participated in two communication challenges. Key concept: Be Constructive/Productive NOT Destructive when communicating. 7th Grade: Today we focused on strategies that could be used to become pressure proof. Unit Test #1 Thursday August 18th.
8th Grade: Got Confidence? Today we discussed the benefits of self-confidence, and strategies that could help us build our confidence. SMART GOAL SETTING ASSIGNMENT DUE TOMORROW. Unit Test #1 Thursday August 18th. 6th Grade: Stress Management. What is the difference between positive and negative stress? What can we do to manage the stress in our life in a positive way?
7th Grade: Recognizing persuasive tactics and responding to peer pressure. You should have turned in your Chill Out! notes, and stress chart today.
8th Grade: Today our focus was on the skills and strategies that could be used to overcome the obstacles in our life. SMART GOAL SETTING ASSIGNMENT DUE: Tuesday August 16th. 6th Grade: Confidence - Who needs it? Today we discussed the power of self-confidence. Key terms: self-concept and self-esteem. You started to create your "BRAG" sheet. Remember: It's all in the state of mind. 7th Grade: Chill Out! - Close read activity. Purpose: How does stress impact our overall health?
8th Grade: SMART Goal Setting. S- specific M- measurable A- achievable R-realistic T- timely Assignment due Tuesday August 16th. Be sure to follow the guidelines provided. 6th Grade: Welcome to my class! Be sure to have your syllabus signed. The "Healthy Information" sheet you received should be extremely helpful as well. |