Pentucket Regional High School
Teacher___D. Cartier______________ Subject Grade 10 Health
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September |
1.Are mental disorders
“all in our heads?” 2.What roles do bacteria,
viruses and other pathogens play in
our lives? 3.How does the health of
the planet affect my health- or does it? 4. What can I do to minimize the possibility
of acquiring a disease? 5.What do I know, and what
can I teach others about a disease or disorder that has personal relevance
for me? |
Mental Health & Disorders: Depression, Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia The role of stress in mental disorders Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases Typhoid Fever-Bacteria Influenza -Viruses Allergies Heart Disease, Cancer and Stroke Influenza-“just the flu?” 1918 Pandemic |
-Describe the basic structures and functions of
the parts of the human brain -Define the characteristics of Mental health and mental illness -Discuss the myths and stigmas attached to mental
illnesses -List and describe various mental illnesses and
their treatment(s) -Describe the difference between communicable and
non-communicable diseases -Explain the basic functions and importance of the
immune system -List ways to keep immune system healthy -Demonstrate a basic understanding of how viruses
and bacteria operate -Discuss the concept of essential “good bacteria” -Express an understanding of the immunization
process and the controversy that surrounds it -Discuss the current information about the Avian
Flu and how it relates to the Influenza epidemic of 1918 -Develop expertise in one disease/disorder (of
special, personal interest to the student) and present it to the class in the
form of a brochure |
Class discussionGuided reading sheets using Glencoe text and related article Video viewing worksheet Personal mental health inventory “Monster Brochure” assignment Note taking from peer brochures Quiz Video study sheet
Typhoid Mary And Influenza 1918 Disease Brochure-Independent Activity Public Service Announcements “Protect Yourself From the Flu” Exam |
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October |
October 6. Why do teens use
recreational drugs-what is my “anti-drug”? 7.Why do teens seek out
romantic relation-ships? 8.What does a unhealthy
relationship “look like”-and what can I do about it-if anything? |
Substance Abuse & Drug categories Drug trends -Club drugs -Date rape drugs -OTC meds -Prescription drugs -Heroin Healthy Dating Relationships |
-Describe the different categories of drugs and how they affect the brain -Explain the growing use of narcotics -Dispel myths around use of these drugs -Revisit the idea of self-medication -Discuss the concept of an “anti-drug” -Explain the biological human need for connection
with other people -Discuss the changing nature of relationships in
the teen years -Revisit the merits of assertive communication as
it contributes to a healthy relationship -Discuss the concepts of “boundaries” and intimacy |
Video seriesPretests, viewing worksheets, discussions Anti-Drug poster/paragraph assignment Exam Class discussion “Fish Bowl” discussion activity |
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November |
8.What is sexuality and is
it part of everyone’s life? 9.How can being sexually
active cost me, now and for the rest of my life? 10.How can I protect
myself from pregnancy and disease? |
Sexuality, Abstinence, S.T.D.s Contraceptives |
Label the human reproductive organs and describe
their basic function(s) -Review the biology of reproduction -Discuss the serious risks (physical, emotional
etc) of becoming sexually active at a young age -Describe various STDs-their causative agents and
whether they can be cured or not -Identify various contraceptive devices and list
their side effects, risks, effectiveness and whether or not they help prevent
STDs -Develop an understanding of the life altering
effects of an unplanned pregnancy or an STD -Explain the abstinence is the only absolute way
to prevent pregnancy and STDs -Explain why oral sex is not safe sex |
Label diagrams from overhead transparencies (pre/post test) Discussion of various video clips “The Miracle
of Life” “The Ultimate Journey” Writing assignment: “If I got an STD/If I had a
baby,my life might look like this…” Quiz on contraceptive devices pros and cons of each method) Note taking sheets Quiz Class discussion Final Exam |
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