2013-2014

Life Skills
Scope and Sequence
5th Grade
28 Sessions
Classes Meet Fridays
6th Grade
30 Sessions
Classes Meet Mondays
7th Grade
7P 30 Sessions 7Y 34 Sessions
Classes Meet:7P Monday/7R Wednesday
8th Grade
34 Sessions
Classes Meet Wednesdays
Alcohol
Book 1: Chapter 10 Alcohol and Other Drugs
Lesson 1 - The Dangers of Alcohol Use
Lesson 2 - Alcoholism and Addiction
Book 2: Chapter 9 Alcohol
Lesson 1 - Alcohol Use and Abuse
Book 2: Chapter 9 Alcohol
Lesson 2 - How Alcohol A!ects the Nervous System
Lesson 3 - Alcohol Use and Teens
Lesson 4 - Alcohol Use and Society
Lesson 5 - Saying No to Alcohol Use
Book 3: Chapter 12 Alcohol
Lesson 1 - Why Alcohol is Harmful
Lesson 2 - Short-term E!ects of Alcohol Use
Lesson 3 - Long-term E!ects of Alcohol Use
Lesson 4 - Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
Lesson 5 - Getting Help for Alcohol Abuse
Drugs
Book 1: Chapter 10 Alcohol and Other Drugs
Lesson 3 - What are Illegal Drugs
Lesson 4 - Drug Abuse
Lesson 5 - Avoiding Alcohol and Other Drugs
Book 2: Chapter 10 Drugs
Lesson 1 - Drug Use and Abuse
Lesson 2 - Types of Drugs and Their E!ects
Book 2: Chapter 10 Drugs
Lesson 3 - Drug Risks and Teens
Lesson 4 - Staying Drug Free
Book 3: Chapter 14 Drugs
Lesson 1 - Drug Misuse and Abuse
Lesson 2 - Marijuana and Other Illegal Drugs
Lesson 3 - Narcotics, Stimulants and Depressants
Lesson 4 - Hallucinogens and Inhalants
Lesson 5 - Getting Help
Lesson 6 - Staying Drug Free
Healthy Eating
Book 1: Chapter 4 Nutrition
Lesson 1 - Your Bodys Nutrient Needs Lesson
2 - Following a Healthful Eating Plan Lesson 3 -
Making Healthful Food Choices Lesson 4 -
Managing Your Weight
Book 2: Chapter 4 Nutrition
Lesson 1 - Nutrients for Good Health
Lesson 2 - Creating a Healthy eating Plan
Lesson 3 - Planning Healthy Meals
Lesson 4 - Digestion and Excretion
Lesson 5 - Body Image and Healthy Weight
Lesson 6 - Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Book 3: Chapter 11 Your Body Image
Lesson 1 - Maintaining a Healthy Body
Lesson 2 - Eating Disorders
Mental and Emotional Health
Book 1: Chapter 2 Mental and Emotional Health
Lesson 1 - A Healthy Self-Concept
Lesson 2 - Your Character Counts
Lesson 3 - Expressing Emotions
Lesson 4 - Coping with Stress
/Types of Book 3: Chapter 4 Mental and Emotional Problems
Lesson 1 - Mental and Emotional Issues
Lesson 2 - Suicide Prevention
Lesson 3 - Help for Mental and Emotional Disorders
Personal Health and Wellness
Book 1: Chapter 6 Personal Health
Lesson 1 - Your Teeth, Skin and Hair
Lesson 2 - Protecting Your Eyes and Ears
Lesson 3 - Choosing Health Products
Lesson 4 - Using Medicines Properly
Lesson 5 - Health Care in Your Community
Book 2: Chapter 1 Understanding Health and Wellness
Lesson 1 - Your Total Health
Lesson 2 - Skills for Building Health
Lesson 3 - What A!ects Your Health?
Lesson 4 - Health Risks and Your Behavior
Book 3: Chapter 18 Communicable Diseases
Lesson 1 - Preventing the Spread of Diseases
Lesson 2 - The Bodys Defense Against Infection
Lesson 3 - Common Communicable Diseases
Book 2 Introduction Chapter 2: Taking Charge of Your Health
Lesson 1 - Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 2 - Setting and Reaching Goals
Lesson 3 - Building Good Character
Book 3: Chapter 2 Skills for a Healthy Life
Lesson 1 - Making Decisions and Setting Goals
Lesson 2 - Building Your Character
Lesson 3 - Developing Other Health Skills
Physical Activity
Book 3: Chapter 9 Physical Activity and Fitness
Lesson 1 - The Benets of Physical Activity
Lesson 2 - Endurance, Strength and Flexibility
Lesson 3 - Setting Fitness Goals
Lesson 4 - Sports Conditioning and Avoiding Injury
Safety and Injury Prevention
Book 3: Chapter 20 Safety and Emergencies
Lesson 1 - Safety in the Home and at School
Lesson 2 - Safety on the Road and Outdoors
Lesson 3 - Safety in Weather Emergencies
Lesson 4 - Basic First Aid
Lesson 5 - First Aid for Common Emergencies
Lesson 6 - Life-Threatening Emergencies

Sexual Health
Puberty Discussion with Girls - What Changes to Expect and
Why (Walter/Bishop)
Puberty Discussion with Boys - What Changes to Expect and
Why (Melton/Nittle)
Book 1: Chapter 8 Growth and Development
Lesson 1 - Adolescence: A Time of Change
Lesson 2 - Human Reproduction
Book 2: Chapter 12 Growing and Changing
Lesson 1 - Changes During Adolescence
Lesson 2 - The Endocrine System
Lesson 3 - The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Lesson 4 - Heredity/Human Development/Life Cycle
Lesson 5 - Miracle of Life Part 1
Lesson 6 - Miracle of Life Part 2
Book 3: Chapter 18 Communicable Diseases
Lesson 4 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Lesson 5 - HIV/AIDS
Tobacco
Book 3: Chapter 13 Tobacco
Lesson 1 - Facts About Tobacco
Lesson 2 - Health Risks of Tobacco Use
Lesson 3 - Tobacco Addiction
Lesson 4 - Tobaccos Cost to Society
Lesson 5 - Choosing to Be Tobacco Free
Tobacco Project: Prepare and Present Tobacco Lessons to Fourth
Grade Classes
Lesson 1: Brainstorm tobacco topics/ways of presenting - choose 3
topics
Lesson 2: Groups research
Lesson 3: Groups practice/present to peers
Lesson 4: Present Lessons to 4th grade classes
Relationships
Book 1: Chapter 3 Healthy Relationships
Lesson 1 - Communication Skills
Lesson 2 - Your Family
Lesson 3 - Your Friends and Peers
Lesson 4 - Refusal Skills
Lesson 5 - Resolving Conicts
Book 3: Chapter 6 Promoting Social Health
Lesson 1 - You and Your Relationships
Lesson 2 - Getting Along with Your Family
Book 3: Chapter 5 Relationships During the Teen Years
Lesson 1 - Friendships During Adolescence
Lesson 2 - Practicing Communication Skills
Lesson 3 - Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills
Lesson 4 - Limits and Abstinence
Book 3: Chapter 6 Promoting Social Health
Lesson 1 - You and Your Relationships
Lesson 2 - Getting Along with Your Family
Lesson 3 - Marriage and Parenthood
Other
Study Skills: Discovery Education
Lesson 1: Seven Steps to Good Study Strategies Part 1
Lesson 2: Seven Steps to Good Study Strategies Part 2
Lesson 3: Create Weekly Study Schedule
Scholastic Choices Periodical
Current Events Topics related to Health Strands
Scholastic Choices Periodical
Current Events Topics related to Health Strands
Scholastic Choices Periodical
Current Events Topics related to Health Strands
Movie: Thatw What I Am - Coming of age story, bullying/bystander
themes, moral courage message. (2-3 class periods)