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Freshman Health Class

Course Description

Understanding how your body works and how the different bodily systems interact to run this incredible living machine.  I believe it is incredibly important for all individuals to have a basic understanding of their body; empowering them to become informed members of their health care team.  This class will go through the major systems of the body; looking at the components and how the different systems interact and influence each other. 

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Week of December 14th

Final papers are due at 8 AM on Monday December 14th.  
 
Should you have any questions please feel free to email or reach out in Teams if you have questions. 

Week of December 7th

This week we will completing our study of the reproductive system with an examination of STDs and pregnancy. 
 
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the conclusion of this unit.
 
Additionally, late work will not be submitted after 3 PM on December 10th.
 
Final papers are due at 8 AM on December 14th. 

Week of November 23rd

Happy Thanksgiving Break!!!!!
 
There will be no classes this week, please take this time to enjoy being with your family.
 
Your final project for class will be released on Monday the 23rd and will be due on Monday December 14th. 

Please feel free to reach out to me should have any questions as you work on your finals. 

Week of November 16th

We will be studying the Digestive System and Nutrition this week, which is great as we get ready for our Thanksgiving dinners.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 – 11:30 AM

 

Zoom ID: Meeting ID: 760 1039 1723

 

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. What role does nutrition play in the functioning of the digestive system?

 

Assignments

  1. Health Journal Week of November 16th
  2. Exit Ticket Week of November 16th

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 11/23/2020)

  1. Health Journal
  2. Exit Ticket

Week of November 9th

We will be studying the Cardiovascular and Respiratory system this week; particularly about how closely linked they are.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 – 11:30 AM

 

Zoom ID: Meeting ID: 760 1039 1723

 

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. Why do these two systems require each other to work properly?

 

Assignments

  1. Health Journal
  2. Exit Ticket

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 11/16/2020)

  1. Health Journal
  2. Consent Talk Reflection
  3. Exit Ticket

Week of November 9th

We are in the final countdown into Thanksgiving Break and the semester.  This week we will be studying the difference between Forensic Psychiatry Vs Forensic Psychology.  We have a guest speaker coming to class on Tuesday.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:45 – 9:30 AM

 

Zoom ID: 744 4979 2423

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. Why does the criminal justice system utilize Psychiatry or Psychology?

 

New Assignments

  1. Crime Journal Week of November 9th
  2. Exit Ticket Week of November 9th

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 11/16/020 at 8:00 AM)

  1. Crime Journal Week of November 2nd
  2. Introduction to Anthropology Assignment

Week of November 2nd

We will be wrapping up our study of Risky Behaviors this week with two guest speakers joining us.  On Tuesday the 3rd, Mr. Chermak will be joining us for a discussion of consent.  On Thursday the 5th, Ms. Washington will be joining us to discuss the impact that risky behavior choices have on our mental health.  

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 – 11:30 AM

 

Zoom ID: Meeting ID: 760 1039 1723

 

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. What consequences do my risky behavior choices have on me in the short term and the long term?

 

Assignments

  1. Health Journal
  2. Consent Talk Reflection
  3. Exit Ticket

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 11/09/2020)

  1. Health Journal
  2. Changing My Risky Behavior Assignment
  3. Exit Ticket

Week of October 26th

We will be continuing our study and analysis of the Risky Behaviors in our life.  We will be having a guest speaker on Tuesday who is a risk mitigation specialist.  Thursday we will be discussing risks associated with hobbies.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 – 11:30 AM

 

Zoom ID: Meeting ID: 760 1039 1723

 

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. What risky behavior do I engage in on a regular basis?

 

Assignments

  1. Health Journal
  2. Changing My Risky Behavior Assignment
  3. Exit Ticket

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 10/14/2020)

  1. Health Journal Prompt Week of October 19th
  2. Tobacco Assignment

Week of October 19th

Welcome to our first full week of Q2!  This week we will be having two guest speakers joining class on Tuesday, and Thursday we will be discussing the risky behaviors surrounding Tobacco and Tobacco products.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 – 11:30 AM

 

Zoom ID: 760 1039 1723

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. Describe the causes and effects of risky behavior events using the language of health care workers.

 

New Assignments

  1. Health Journal Week of October 19th
  2. Tobacco Assignment

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 10/26/2020)

  1. Health Journal Week of October 14th

Week of October 14th

Great job guys, wrapping up Quarter 1, I hope you enjoyed your Fall break.   This week we begin our Risky Behavior Unit, with our examination of common risky behaviors seen in teens.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:45 – 11:30 AM

Zoom ID: 760 1039 1723

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. What ongoing influence affected behavior choice in teens?

 

New Assignments

  1. Health Journal Week of October 14th

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 10/14/2020)

  1. None

Week of September 28th

Great job guys, wrapping up Quarter 1!  This week we will answering all of the questions you have been submitting through your Exit Tickets.

Our next unit will take most of October and we will be discussing risky behaviors.  We will have three guest speakers appear on Zoom during this unit as well.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 AM

Zoom ID: 738 7913 9029

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. We will be tacking all of our unanswered questions.

 

New Assignments

  1. Health Journal

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 09/28/2020)

  1. Health Journal Prompt Week of September 14th

Week of September 21st

Great job guys, we are almost to the end of Quarter 1!  This week we will be working more on the nervous system getting ready to wrap up this unit.

Our next unit will take most of October and we will be discussing risky behaviors.  We will have three guest speakers appear on Zoom during this unit as well.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 AM

Zoom ID: 738 7913 9029

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. We will be investigating the impact of stress on the nervous system.
  2. Discussion of the most common disease processes impacting the nervous system.

 

New Assignments

  1. Health Journal
  2. Mental Health Worksheet

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 09/21/2020)

  1. Exit Ticket Week of September 8th
  2. Health Journal Prompt Week of September 8th

Week of September 14th

Welcome to the second week of in person learning.  All Zoom meetings for the week are  cancelled due to in person learning.

 

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 AM

Zoom ID: 738 7913 9029

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. How has our understanding of the nervous system changed over time?
  2. What distinguishes the peripheral nervous system from the central nervous system?

 

New Assignments

  1. Health Journal Assignment
  2. Exit Ticket for the Week

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 09/14/2020)

  1. Health Journal Assignment

Week of September 7th

I hope you had a relaxing 4-day weekend and are ready to jump into some of my favorite science topics. This week, we will be beginning our study of the body orientation terms and the Nervous system Here’s what you need to know:

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 AM

Zoom ID: 738 7913 9029

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. How do different people see the human body?
  2. What patterns do we see related to the Nervous System in math, science, social studies, and language arts?

 

 

New Assignments

  1. Body Plane Diagram
  2. Health Journal Week of September 7th
  3. Exit Ticket week of September 7th

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 09/14/2020)

  1. Health Journal Week of August 31st
  2. Exit Ticket week of August 31st

Week of August 31st

Welcome to the second week of Health! I hope you had a relaxing weekend and are ready to jump into some of my favorite science topics. This week, we will be jumping into the utilization of stem cells for healing damaged tissues and the Muscular System. Here’s what you need to know:

Classes: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15 – 11:45 AM

Zoom ID: 738 7913 9029

*as always, please see Outlook or Teams for the password.

 

Weekly Objectives

  1. How might your viewpoint towards the use of stem cells change over time?
  2. What distinguishes muscular tissue from connective tissue?

 

New Assignments

  1. Health Journal Assignment
  2. Exit Ticket for the Week

 

Late Assignments (not acceptable after 08/24/2020)

  1. Health Journal Assignment
  2. Health Pre-Assessment