Willmar Public Schools

Curriculum Map

Subject Area Health Grade 8 Date August 2008

Day Content Benchmark Assessment Standard Essential Question

Day Classroom - Listen to classroom protocol - Signed Brochure The student will - What behaviors are acceptable in this class?
1 Orientation - Share Class Brochure with parents - Activity Sheets demonstrate the ability to - What materials are needed?
- Participate in cooperative - Personal Business Card work cooperatively when - What content is covered?
activities advocating for healthy - What are the strengths of my classmates
individuals, families and
communities.
Day Health Triangle - Classification of Behaviors - Class discussion of activity The student will explain the - Is health more than the absence of illness?
2-3 Review relationship between - What comprises being healthy?
positive health behaviors - How does a deficiency in one area affect health?
and the prevention of - How does a balanced health triangle benefit an
injury, illness, disease and individual?
other health problems. - What behaviors can be classified as physical,
mental and social?
- What contributing factors to the leading causes
of death in teens can be avoided?
Day Self-Esteem, Goal - Identify short term vs. long term The student will describe - How do past events define who you are or will
4-9 Setting, Decision goals - If You Really Knew Me how personal health goals become?
Making - Select a Behavior Change to statements are influenced by changing - What is the difference between short term goals
monitor that would lead to a - Journal Entry-Select a information, abilities, and long term goals?
healthier lifestyle behavior to change and priorities and - How do others’ perceptions affect a person?
- Identify life events that contribute monitor progress responsibilities. - What are the six steps to decision making?
to the person you are - Timeline - What factors influence decisions?
- List the steps to making informed - Decision Making Activity The student will predict - What steps should be taken to make a decision?
decisions how decisions regarding - What are values?
- Review Values health behaviors have - What factors influence decisions?
consequences for self and - How have decisions and events made in the past
others. influenced who I am today?
- What are my goals for the future?
- List identifying factors in The student will explain the - What are identifying factors for a person who is
depression importance of assuming depressed?
- Completed Life Questions responsibility for personal - What are signs of potential suicide victims?
- Concept Map health behaviors. - Where can someone get help for mental health
- List local agencies that help with issues?
depression and suicide. The student will explain the
relationship between
positive health behaviors
and the prevention of
Day Content Benchmark Assessment Standard Essential Question
injury, illness, disease and
other health problems.

The student will identify

ways to reduce the risks
related to early adolescent
health problems.

The student will develop

injury prevention and
management strategies for
personal and family health.
Day Current Health - Monthly Current Health Articles - Corresponding Worksheets The student will analyze - What health topics are currently most discussed?
10-27 Issues - Monthly Newspaper Articles - Journal Entries information and opinions - Does the topic depend on the time of year?
about Current Health - What information from articles can you benefit
issues. from in making healthy lifestyle choices?

The student will identify

barriers to effective
communication of
information, ideas, feelings,
and opinions about health
issues.
Day Diversity and - Brainstorm ways in which to - Participate in The student will predict - What is a developmental asset?
28-32 Developmental appreciate and celebrate diversity Developmental Asset how decisions regarding - How many assets have been identified?
Assets - Evaluate personal strengths and Activities health behaviors have - How can assets be attained?
assets - Journal Entry relating how consequences for self and - What are contributing factors to an individual’s
- Determine individual needs and to build assets others. gang affiliation?
ways to accumulate assets - Watch video ―Racing for - What are the penalties for being involved in a
- Discuss an individual need for Time‖ about diversity gang?
belonging and how gangs feed on - Officer discussion on gang
that need involvement
Day Mental Health and - Identify Stressors in life - Survey on Life Stressors Students will demonstrate - What are the effects of stress on health?
33-39 Suicide - Analyze coping mechanisms for - Worksheet on handling one the ability to practice - What is the difference between a positive
Prevention dealing with stress stressor in student’s life health-enhancing behaviors stressor and a negative stressor? (Distress and
- Demonstrate relaxation techniques - Use specific relaxation and reduce health risks Eustress)
in reducing stress techniques to reduce - How does the body respond to stress?
- Phobia Identification stress—music, breathing, Students will demonstrate - What are types of mood and anxiety disorders?
- Discuss self –injurious behaviors aroma therapy, etc… the ability to advocate for - What are warning signs of mental health
- Activity on Phobias personal, family and problems?
- Watch video ―Invisible community health - What are identifying factors for a potentially self
Weapons‖ injurious individual?
- Journal Entry relating to - How can you help someone who is self-
Day Content Benchmark Assessment
stressors and/or self injury
- Stress Management and
Self-Esteem Activities
Worksheets
- Worksheet on situational
scenarios involving coping
techniques
- Review Mental Health
Disorders
- Match phobias and
Definitions
Day Healthy and - Review types of abuse and - Identify Bullying and
27-36 Unhealthy Harassment Abusive Behaviors
Relationships - Discuss WJHS discipline policy - Activity Review Identifying
in relating to bullying, abuse and Types of Abuse and
harassment Harassment
- Watch and discuss ―Odd Girl Out‖ - Journal about cliques and
- Officer discussion of Gangs feeling left out
- Complete Wheel of Abuse
- Present group reactions to
―What Would You Do?‖
Situations
Day Media Influences - Review persuasive media
37-39 techniques - TV Census Analysis
- Analyze a TV show according to Worksheet
most recent census statistics - Quiz on matching
- Music Journal techniques with Ads
- Media Sharp and ATOD TV (Powerpoint)
Guide by NIDA - Journal Entries
Day Nutrition - Review Digestive System - Chapter 4, Lessons 1 and 4
40-46 - Identify Nutrients and Foods Rich pp. 88-93 and 102-107 in
in Essential Nutrients Glencoe Teen Health
- Discuss Food Myths - Complete Study Guide
- Compare Calorie Intake vs. Output - Watch Food Science from
the Food Network about
Food Myths
- Complete Calorie and
Activity Journal
- Journal one food behavior
student would like to
Standard
Students will demonstrate
the ability to use
interpersonal
communication skills to
enhance health
Students will demonstrate
the ability to advocate for
personal, family and
community health
Students will analyze the
influence of culture, media,
technology and other
factors on health
Students will demonstrate
the ability to use
interpersonal
communication skills to
enhance health
Students will comprehend
concepts related to health
promotion and disease
prevention
Students will analyze the
influence of culture, media,
technology, and other
factors on health.
Students will demonstrate
the ability to advocate for
Essential Question
injurious?
- What are four types of abuse?
- What are the three types of harassment identified
in the WJHS discipline policy?
- How can students prevent school violence?
- What is the difference between healthy and
unhealthy relationships?
- What are the main reasons youth join gangs?
- What are some ways an individual can deescalate
an abusive/violent situation?
- What steps should be taken if someone is being
abused?
- How do media influence us?
- What advertising techniques do companies use to
sell items?
- Do television shows accurately depict society
according to the census statistics?
- Can music reflect a person’s mood? How and
why? Does it contribute to their overall
emotional well being?
- What are the components of the digestive
system?
- What are the recommended number of calories
for a teenager?
- What factors contribute to a person engaging in
unhealthy eating habits?
- What are some myths relating to food
consumption?
- What are the health hazards associated with
frequent consumption of fast food?
Day Content Benchmark
Day Drug Education - Identify effects of specific drugs.
47-53 - View and discuss videodiscs-
alcohol/marijuana/substances.
- Research specific drug effects.
- Describe the dangers of
Methamphetamine in relationship
to self, family and community
- Watch and discuss video: Ruined
Lives II: The Dangers of
Methamphetamine if available
- Presentation by Officer about
Methamphetamine
- Discuss the Addiction Process and
Identifying Factors
- Binge Drinking
- Identify Marijuana’s Addictive
and Harmful Properties
Assessment
change
- Play Categories from Diet
and Nutrition Activities
- Watch Binge Drinking
video
- Completed Marijuana
crossword puzzle
- Participate in Family
Sculpture Activity
- Watch Marijuana Video
- Match Drug Classifications
with Effects
- Identify local assistance for
those dealing with
addictions
Standard Essential Question
personal, family, and
community health.
The student will identify
risks related to early
adolescent health problems.
The student will describe - What are the effects or consequences of drug
the influence of cultural use?
beliefs on health behaviors. - What are the indicating factors of addiction?
- What classifies a binge drinker?
The student will predict - How does an addiction affect the family?
how decisions regarding - Where can an addicted person get help?
health behaviors have - What help is available for families of addicts?
consequences for self and
others.
The student will
demonstrate strategies to
improve or maintain
personal and family health.
Day Content Benchmark Assessment Standard Essential Question
Day First Aid and - Identify components of the Students will predict how
54-64 Medical Accident Chain - Identify components of the decisions regarding health - What steps need to be taken in an emergency
Technology - Read and discuss Glencoe Teen accident chain behaviors have situation?
Advances Health Chapter14, Lesson 1 - Generate a fictional consequences for self and - What events take place to cause an accident?
- Research proper care of a specific accident chain. others. - What prevention and care procedures can be
emergency - Watch First Aid used in athletics?
- Review Muscular/Skeletal Techniques DVD Students will explain the - How has medical care changed in the past year?
Components - Create an Emergency relationship between Five years? Ten years?
- Health Careers Fair with Aggie Guide Flip Chart positive health behaviors - What new discoveries/research is being done
Meium - Watch Sport Science and the prevention of presently?
- Discuss Latest Medical Advances segments and identify injury, illness disease and
potential injuries and premature death.
muscular/skeletal
components Students will explain how
- Research Medical appropriate health care can
Technology or Advances prevent premature death
- Create a Powerpoint to and disability.
present to class on Medical
Research Students will develop
injury prevention and
management strategies for
personal and family health.

Students will demonstrate

ways to avoid and reduce
threatening situations.

Day Non- - Review Non-Communicable - Chapter Study Guides The student will explain the - What are factors that contribute to non-
65-69 Communicable Diseases: Causes and Types - Participate in LiveStrong relationship between communicable diseases?
Diseases - LiveStrong Program Program Curriculum positive health behaviors - What does Live Strong mean?
- Epilepsy Guest Speakers - Journal and the prevention of - What are warning signs of cancer?
injury, illness, disease and - What is epilepsy?
other health problems.

The student will describe

how lifestyle, pathogens,
family history and other
risk factors are related to
the cause of prevention of
disease and other health
problems.

The student will predict

Day Content Benchmark
Day Sexuality - Define Sexual Responsibility
70-78 Education - Teen pregnancy Consequences
- Watch and discuss Video: ―Kids
Having Kids‖
- Watch and discuss Video: ―Birth
Control Options
- Compare efficacy of Birth Control
Methods—Abstinence Stressed
- Compare Marriage Laws and Teen
Pregnancy Rates in the U.S.
- Watch and discuss Video:
―HIV/AIDS 101‖
- Making Proud Choices Modules
1,2,4,8; possibly all 8 modules
- Calculate the cost of being a
parent
Assessment
- Worksheet on U.S.
comparison
- Watch ―Birth of a Baby‖
- Worksheet from Sexual
Responsibility Folders from
the State of Minnesota
- Possible Guest Speakers
from Planned Parenthood
and/or HOPE Pregnancy
Center
- Video Quizzes from United
Streaming
- Terms
Standard Essential Question
how decisions regarding
health behaviors have
consequences for self and
others.
The student will describe - What types of birth control are available?
situations requiring - What is the most effective way to prevent
professional health pregnancy and STI infection?
services. - What is the cost of becoming a parent?
- How does Minnesota compare to other states in
The student will explain the marriage laws and teen pregnancy rates?
importance of assuming - How does Kandiyohi County compare to other
responsibility for personal Minnesota Counties in Teen Pregnancy?
health behaviors.
The student will analyze the
influence of medical
advances on personal and
family health.
The student will predict
how decisions regarding
health behaviors have
consequences for self and
others.
The student will describe
how personal health goals
are influenced by changing
information, abilities,
priorities and
responsibilities.
The student will identify
ways to reduce risks to
early adolescent health
problems.
The student will explain the
importance of assuming
responsibility for personal
health behaviors.
The student will identify
Day Content Benchmark Assessment Standard Essential Question
barriers to effective
communication of
information, ideas, feeling
and opinions about health
issues.

Day Cumulative End - Select one health topic area from - Create a Health Fair Booth The student will analyze a - What factors influence a student’s wellness?
79 Project the year’s curriculum to present for 7th grade PE or Health personal health assessment
to visit to determine health
strengths and risks

The student will analyze

how information from peers
influences health.

The student will

demonstrate healthy ways
to express needs, wants and
feelings.

The student will

demonstrate ways to
communicate care,
consideration and respect of
self and others.