Health: Rotation 2

The year is off to a great start! The first rotation of health classes is coming to a close.  Starting next week, we will begin the second rotation of classes.  During the second rotation, students will learn about  the following topics:
6th grade: Personal health, hygiene and the importance of sleep
7th grade: Alcohol (short and long term consequences as well as the legal aspects)
8th grade: Female and Male reproductive systems

First Rotation

The first rotation in PE/Health has started!  When students rotate into health class over the next few weeks, the following are the topics that will be discussed:

6th grade:  health triangle, safety (personal, home and community)

7th grade:  tobacco (students will learn short and long term effects of smoking as well as refusal skills)

8th grade: death and dying

In addition, the Darien-Woodridge Fire Department will be visiting each health class to do a lesson on fire safety.

WELCOME BACK!

Welcome back to the 2013-2014 school year! We are off to a great start in PE.  This week we started fitness testing and will continue to do so next week.  Also, next Wednesday is when the health rotation will begin.  Students with "Mrs. Conley" on their schedule should be prepared to come to health class next week.  It's going to be a great year!

Happy Summer!

I hope everyone's enjoying their summer! See you soon :)

Back to PE!

Health classes are done for the school year. We will all return to the gym for the final rotation. Activities for the end of the year will include: badminton, soccer and softball.

Final health rotation

It's hard to believe it, but students are coming to health class for their final rotations throughout the next 6 weeks.  As of April 22nd, students will be done rotating to health for the year.  For the final 6 weeks of school, all students will have daily P.E.

The following units will be taught during the final rotation:

6th grade:  Fitness

7th grade: Conflict resolution, anger management and domestic violence

8th grade: Female and Male reproductive systems, Teen Parent project

January 31, 2013

Health Update:
The new rotation is going smoothly so far!

In sixth grade, students are studying the body systems.  They are very interested and excited to learn about all the systems of the body.  It's amazing what the human body can do!

The seventh grade students are covering the drug unit.  They are learning about the different categories of drugs and what they can do to the body (short and long term).  We have spent a lot of time discussing addiction and what exactly happens when a person becomes physically or psychologically addicted to a drug.

Seventh and Eighth grade classes will have unit tests and folder checks on Friday, February 8th before rotating back to PE.

The eighth graders have had an interesting week with the Amplify program.  They are learning a lot and have had many excellent questions and discussion.  Next week they will work on the Gameplan curriculum.  Look for parent interviews and discussions next week!

8th grade Amplify Program

Next week, 8th graders in health will take part in the Amplify sexuality education program. The Amplify Program is designed to provide junior high school students with information and resources to properly deal with relationship issues before dating begins.  It is our sincere belief that properly educated adolescents are much more likely to make good decisions, develop healthy relationships and postpone involvement in sexual activity.

An information parent evening was held earlier in January.  If you would like more information about the program or if you were unable to attend the parent meeting, please email Mrs. Conley for more information! aconley@ccsd66.org