This Week in Health (November 4, 2013)

Ms. Riccio's Classes:

In 6th grade we are closing out our Puberty and Reproduction Unit with watching the movie "My Girl", an excellent coming of age story. As we watch, the students are reflecting on some of the physical and emotional challenges the main character, Vada, is facing during this new time in her life. 

In 7th grade we are finishing up our Drug & Alcohol Unit. This week the students participated in alcohol simulation stations in order to experience many of the negative effects related to alcohol abuse. Stations included trying to walk a straight line after being spun around and trying to thread a needle with foggy glasses on. Following the stations, the students discussed how these negative effects could impact their ability to go about daily functions and the unnecessary dangers they may expose themselves to.

In 8th grade we are ending our Sexually Transmitted Diseases Unit by watching the movie "Girl Positive". This Lifetime original movie tells the story of a young girl who is infected by HIV and the impact it has on her own life, as well as the rest of her community. While watching this movie, the students are identifying how HIV and other STD's are transmitted, the consequences of becoming infected, and how they can prevent such diseases.

Ms. Tash's Classes:

In 6th grade, we will be completing our sexual reproduction unit. Students will be taking their final quizzes on this topic area.

In 7th grade, we will be completing our Prejudice and Tolerance unit by watching a video on the Civil Rights Movement.

In 8th grade, we will be completing our Relationship, Dating Violence, & "What it Means to be a Man" unit. Guest speakers including Vice President Mr. Gillen, and 8th grade ELA teacher Mr Dufault, were welcomed into class to share with students their perspective on what it means to "be a man".

All Health Classes:

All classes will be ending on Wednesday November 6th, as we switch terms. The new classes for term 2 will spend time getting to know each other and addressing classroom rules, grading procedures, and content for Health Class.