Pentucket Regional High School

Teacher D. Cartier Subject Grade 9 Health

Time Frame	Essential Questions	Content/Concepts	Skills/Thinking Processes	Assessment
September	1.Why study health (again)? 2.How much control do I have over my life as a freshman? 3.How do my choices/habits of today affect the quality of my life tomorrow? 4. What does my brain know about itself? 4. How can I learn to manage stress rather than let stress manage me? 5.Why do teens self-medicate? 6.How do drugs affect my brain? 7.How can I/do I get “high” without drugs? 8.Feeling sad? The Blues vs. Depression-How can I tell the difference? 9.How can I be an advocate for myself and others? 10.What are the myths about suicide and the psychology of suicidal behavior? 11. Is my emotional/mental health in jeopardy?-How can I learn to recognize the warning signs? 12.What about the people that are close to me… what can I do if I am worried about them?	What is Health? Dimensions of Health (Physical, Emotional, Social) Personal Choice/Decision making. Lifestyle and life quality Basic Anatomy and physiology of human brain Transitioning into HS: Mental/Emotional Health: Stress, Depression, Suicide The affects of alcohol and marijuana on the developing teen brain and body Endorphins	- List and describe the dimensions of health -Outline the decision making process -Explain “lifestyle diseases” and their role in death rates -Evaluate one’s own health status and set goals -Discuss Teen Health Statistics -Explain the rationale for learning about health at every stage of life Label the brain, describe functions of it’s main divisions -Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-evolving scientific research around the human brain. -Discuss the role of the brain in health and healing based on current research -Discuss why some teens “self-medicate” (connect with previous discussions around stress, depression etc) -Explain the current research findings around marijuana and its link to cancer -Explain why alcohol is considered a poison and how it can affect brain development -List and discuss alternative, healthy ways to “get high” -Define Stress -List Common Stressors -Categorize stressors -Explain the physical impact of the “fight or flight” reaction -List healthy ways of managing stress -Explain the value of “guided relaxation/breathing” exercises - List and discuss the negative affects of unchecked stress on the human mind and body -Describe the symptoms of teen depression -Explain the importance of seeking help for ones self and encouraging others to do so as well. -Express a basic understanding of the myths about suicide and the psychology of suicidal behavior -Recognize the symptoms of the potentially suicidal -Explain the importance of letting a responsible adult know if one suspects another of suicidal tendencies	Class discussion Personal Health Inventory Health Goals In class group project-rank leading causes of death Journaling Exam Read and discuss Fighting Invisible Tigers Personal stress inventory Viewing guide to accompany Stress 101 Human Relations Media “Stressay” assignment Exam Class discussions Journaling Video viewing assignment Without Warning: The Dangers of Binge Drinking (Human Resources Management) Video viewing assignment Marijuana and Cancer (HRM) Unit Exam Final Exam Pretest Myths of suicide (carousel activity) Quiz Exam
October	13. In an age of instant communication and access to people and cultures worldwide-how can I learn to communicate effectively locally and globally? 14. What does a healthy relationship look like? What about an unhealthy one? 15.How can I be proactive in a medical emergency?	Communication Healthy/Unhealthy relationships First Aid Basics	-Define and demonstrate various communication styles (passive, aggressive, passive/aggressive and assertive) -Explain the far reaching benefits of communicating assertively -Demonstrate the power of “I” messages -Describe and demonstrate effective listening skills (active and passive) -List and discuss the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship -Explain the necessity of talking to others and reaching out for help if in an unhealthy relationship -List and describe the qualities of a healthy relationship -Recognize an emergency situation and list the appropriate actions to take -Describe the treatment of the following situations: bleeding, burn, bone/joint injuries, choking, poisoning (alcohol included)	Role playing Evaluation sheets Read and outline chapter on Assertiveness in Fighting Invisible Tigers Group activity/role playing examples of P/A/PA and Assertive responses Quiz “How to Talk to Your Parents and Other Adults” article and guided reading guide. “How Well do you Know Your Parent/Child?” Homework, discussion, reflective paragraph Dangerous Relationships (HRM) Video viewing worksheet Unit Exam Pretest Video study sheet Video viewing worksheet Class discussion/demonstration “What if….?” Written scenarios and solutions Unit Exam Final Exam
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