Weekly Goals: Students will be made aware of the expectations and requirements for the health portion of the school year.
Day 1 Objectives: Students will be able to identify 3 chemicals found in cigarettes. Students will also be able describe how nicotine
from smokeless tobacco enters the bloodstream. In addition, students will be able to list 4 smokable tobacco
products besides cigarettes.
Standards: 1.8.8 Examine the likelihood of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Assignment/ Activity: Read in class Chapter 14 Lesson 1 pgs. 338-339 and discuss.
Students are to work on their own to answer 1-5 review questions on page 339 (due Friday).
When there are 3 minutes left of class, students should answer the following 2 questions on a
half sheet of paper as an EXIT TICKET ITEM:
1. List 3 chemicals found in cigarettes.
2. List 4 smokable tobacco products besides cigarettes.
(Make sure students put their name on the paper and turn it in.)
Day 2 Objectives: Students will be able to describe immediate and chronic effects of smokable and smokeless tobacco.
Students will be able to describe the effects of environmental tobacco smoke.
Students will be able to explain how tobacco affects social and emotional health.
Standards: 2.8.1 Examine how the family influences the health of adolescents.
1.8.9 Examine the potential seriousness of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Assignments/ Activities: Students will review Lesson 1.
Students will read as a class Lesson 2 Tobacco's Effects (pages 340-343)
Students will complete Online Research
about tobacco use.
Day 3 Objectives: Students will be able to describe immediate and chronic effects of smokable and smokeless tobacco.
Students will be able to describe the effects of environmental tobacco smoke.
Students will be able to explain how tobacco affects social and emotional health.
Standards: 2.8.1 Examine how the family influences the health of adolescents.
1.8.9 Examine the potential seriousness of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Assignments/ Activities: Students will discuss Lesson 2 on Tobacco's Effects.
Students will experiment with the "Lost Years" activity from Teacher's Ed. on pg. 341.
Experiment with Smoking Box Lab.
*If time, show "How smoking 30 packs of cigarettes in a month wrecks your lungs."
Day 4 Objectives: Students will be able to describe how cancer is related to tobacco use. Students will be able to list 2
respiratory diseases caused by tobacco. Students will be able to explain how tobacco makes the heart
work harder.
Standards: 2.8.1 Examine how the family influences the health of adolescents.
1.8.9 Examine the potential seriousness of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Assignment/ Activities: Experiment with Smoking Box Lab and questions.
Students will share their online research.
Students will read Lesson 3 pg. 344-347.
Students will then respond to the following question:
"Why do you think the statement in figure 11 on page 347 is true?"
Write a brief response to the above.
Day 5 TBA
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Mon. 10/24 Fall Break NO SCHOOL
Tues. 10/25 Objectives: Students will be able to describe how cancer is related to tobacco use. Students will be able to list 2
respiratory diseases caused by tobacco. Students will be able to explain how tobacco makes the heart
work harder.
Standards: 2.8.1 Examine how the family influences the health of adolescents.
1.8.9 Examine the potential seriousness of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Assignment/ Activities: Students will share their research of Act 42/ 43 and turn in.
Students will read Lesson 3 pg. 344-347.
Students will then respond to the following question:
"Why do you think the statement in figure 11 on page 347 is true?"
Write a brief response to the above.
Students will get their first major project of making a brochure to advocate against
using tobacco. Project is worth 100 points. Students will start researching for their
project.
Wed. 10/26 Objectives: Students will be able to explain why nicotine is addictive. Students will be able to explain how someone
can form a tolerance to nicotine. Students will be able to describe the different kinds of dependence.
Additionally, they will be able explain how individual differences affect addiction.
Standards: 2.8.1 Examine how the family influences the health of adolescents.
Assignments/ Activities: Students will take a pop quiz over the Lesson 3 reading from Monday.
Students will read Lesson 4 pgs. 348-351.
Students will observe the "Smoking Lab" experiment and answer questions about it.
Students will get their first major project of making a brochure to advocate against
using tobacco. Project is worth 100 points. Students will start researching for their
project.
Thurs. 10/27 Objectives: Students will be able to use various applications to develop a trifold brochure advocating against
tobacco use.
Standards: Students will be using copy and paste techniques to build their brochures as well as compile research
that covers the standards we have been discussing in class.
Assignments/ Activities: Students will be working on their pamphlets.
Fri. 10/28 Objectives: Students will be able to use various applications to develop a trifold brochure advocating against
tobacco use.
Standards: Students will be using copy and paste techniques to build their brochures as well as compile research that covers the standards we have been discussing in class.
Assignments/ Activities: Students will be working on their pamphlets.
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Week of October 31, 2016
Mon. 10/31 Objectives: Students will incorporate all the concepts we have learned to this point in an in-class debate.
Standards: All the standards applied to this point in the unit.
Activity:
Read Lessons 5 and 6
Discuss Lessons 5 and 6
*AFTRER READING, STUDENTS WILL CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TO WRITE A 1 PARAGRAPH RESPONSE:
CHOICE #1
Look at the picture on page 357. Describe in a paragraph how looking at that picture makes you feel.
Describe in detail what comes to mind when you see that picture.
CHOICE #2
Write a letter to yourself that you would see and read in 10 years that influences you to not start a nicotine
habit. Include reasons why and discuss topics we've used in class such as side effects, peer-pressure and long
term consequences. Remember, you are trying to influence yourself in 10 years.
Tues. 11/1 Objectives: Students will incorporate all the concepts we have learned to this point in an in-class debate.
Standards: All the standards applied to this point in the unit.
Activity: * Brochures are due Friday 1/21/22.
*Students will be place in 3 groups: Group 1-the 5 judges, Group 2 Council for tobacco farmers Group 3-Council
for Gov't wanting to increase taxes on tobacco production.
Each group will have the balance of the period to research and plan their argument. Arguments will be presented
on Wednesday and judges will convene with a verdict (5 min).
Wed. 11/2 Objectives: Students will review all the major concepts and standards from the tobacco unit in a game called Battleship
Review.
Standards: All standards applied to this point in the unit.
Activity/ Assignment: COURT CASE…ARGUMENTS PRESENTED
*** Videos on Curt Schilling's tobacco use***
Thurs. 11/3 Battleship Review
Fri. 11/4 Tobacco Unit Test
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Week of Jan. 25
Mon. 1/25 Students will compete in a Review Game of Battleship to prepare for the up and coming test over "Tobacco Use".
Tues. 1/26 Students will report to gym with Mrs. Kaufman…."Tobacco Unit Test is Wednesday, January 27"
Wed. 1/27 Students will be testing over "Tobacco Use" Unit 1
Thurs. 1/28 Objectives: Students will be able to describe how the body processes alcohol. Students will be able to explain blood
alcohol concentration and be able to list 3 factors that affect an individual's reaction to alcohol.
Standards: 1.8.7 Describe the benefits and barriers to practicing healthy behaviors. 5.8.1 Identify circumstances that can
help or hinder healthy decision making. 5.8.5 Predict the potential short-term impact of each alternative on self
and others.
Activity/ Assignment: Students will read silently Ch. 15 Lesson 1 pgs. 370-373.
Answer review questions 1-5
"Warning Label" Activity. Students will be writing their own warning label for alcohol. The label should
include factual information and not opinions. It should be written using complete sentences,
grammar, and punctuation and should reflect something that would be found on a bottle or can of
alcohol. It should not be of an already existing label.
Fri. 1/29 Objectives: Students will be able to describe how the body processes alcohol. Students will be able to explain blood
alcohol concentration and be able to list 3 factors that affect an individual's reaction to alcohol.
Standards: 1.8.7 Describe the benefits and barriers to practicing healthy behaviors. 5.8.1 Identify circumstances that can
help or hinder healthy decision making. 5.8.5 Predict the potential short-term impact of each alternative on self
and others.
Activity/ Assignment: Completion check of Review questions and warning label from Wed.
Class discussion on Chapter 15 Lesson 1
Activity 45 "Applying Health Skills"--Students will research the facts and myths of alcohol
statements.
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Week of Feb. 1, 2016
Weekly Objectives: Students will be in small groups preparing a presentation over their section of the Unit over Alcohol Abuse.
Students will have 2 and a half class periods to organize their material and will be sharing them MONDAY,
APRIL 15
Mon. 2/1 Objectives: Students will become the teacher for Lessons 2-8 in the Unit on Alcohol. Students will be divided into 7 different
groups and each group will be responsible for covering the material in their assigned lesson.
Activity/ Assignment: 1. Students will be organizing their presentations in a keynote.
2. Students must cover the material from our text and enrich it with research.
3. Must use a minimum of 3 external sources. (internet, magazines, newspapers, interviews)
4. Must be a minimum of 7-10 minutes
5. Must have an "interactive activity" to receive an A.
6. appropriate use of videos and pictures is encouraged to add interest.
7. presentations are due Thursday, Feb. 3.
Tues. 2/2 Objectives: Students will become the teacher for Lessons 2-8 in the Unit on Alcohol. Students will be divided into 7 different
groups and each group will be responsible for covering the material in their assigned lesson.
Activity/ Assignment: 1. Students will be organizing their presentations in a keynote.
2. Students must cover the material from our text and enrich it with research.
3. Must use a minimum of 3 external sources. (internet, magazines, newspapers, interviews)
4. Must be a minimum o 7-10 minutes
5. Must have an "interactive activity" to receive an A.
6. appropriate use of videos and pictures is encouraged to add interest.
7. presentations are due Thursday, Feb. 3
Wed. 2/3 Objectives: Students will become the teacher for Lessons 2-8 in the Unit on Alcohol. Students will be divided into 7 different
groups and each group will be responsible for covering the material in their assigned lesson.
Activity/ Assignment: 1. Students will be organizing their presentations in a keynote.
Thurs. 2/4 Objectives: Students will be presenting their topics from the Alcohol Unit.
Fri. 2/5 Objectives: Students will be presenting their topics from the Alcohol Unit.
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Weekly Goals: Students will be presenting their topics from the Alcohol Unit and test at the end of the week.
Mon. 2/8 Objectives: students will watch the Disney Movie, "The Miracle".
Tues. 2/9 Objectives: Movie
Wed. 2/10 Objectives: Movie
Thurs. 2/11 Objectives: Gym Activity
Fri. 2/12 No School
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Weekly Goals: Students will be finishing up presentations and gearing up for a Unit Test over Alcohol Abuse towards the end of the week.
Mon. 2/15 No School
Tues. 2/16 Objectives: Finish presentations
Wed. 2/17 Objectives: Students will prepare for the Unit Test
Assignment: End of the Chapter Book Review
Discuss students grades with them.
Thurs. 2/18 Objectives: Students will participate in an in-class review game of "Battleship"
Standards: The review will encompass all the standards covered during the Alcohol Unit.
Fri. 2/19 Objectives: Students will take Alcohol Unit test.
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Week of Nov. 22, 2016
Drugs Unit: Illegal Drugs, OTC Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Drug Abuse
Weekly Goals: Students will finish the Alcohol Unit and test. Following the test, the students will start on the next unit, Drug Abuse.
Mon. 2/22 Objectives: Students will be able to explain what makes a substance a drug. Students will also be able to identify 5
different ways that drugs can enter the body.
Standards: 3.8.4 Describe situations that may require professional health services.
Activity/ Assignment: *Students will respond to the "Bellringer" activity:
1. What is the difference between a drug and medicine? Is there a difference?
2. Try to list 5 ways that drugs enter the body.
3. Are herbal supplements approved by the Food and Drug Administration?
*After the Bell work, students will discuss their thoughts on the questions.
*Students will read Ch. 16 Lessons 1 and 2, pgs. 396-401.
*Students will then answer review questions (1-4, pg. 397) and (1-4, pg. 401)
Tues. 2/23 Objectives: Students will be able to discuss how prescription drugs are abused. Students will be able to identify 3
OTC drugs that are abused. Students will be able to associate OTC drug abuse with
illegal drugs.
Standards: 3.8.4 Describe situations that may require professional health services.
Activity/ Assignment: Students will watch a video on OTC after discussing Lesson 2 Using Drugs as Medicine.
https://youtu.be/WyFn0qPyvDA?si=gSmpDaThDe_fCOiq
Wed. 2/24 Objectives: Students will be able to discuss how prescription drugs are abused. Students will be able to identify 3
prescription drugs that are abused. Students will be able to associate prescription drug abuse with
illegal drugs.
Objectives: Students will be able to discuss how prescription drugs are abused. Students will be able to identify 3
prescription drugs that are abused. Students will be able to associate prescription drug abuse with
illegal drugs.
Standards: 3.8.4 Describe situations that may require professional health services.
Activity/ Assignment: Introduce and discuss prescription drugs and how they can be abused.
Watch video about prescription drugs and their uses and misuses.
https://youtu.be/5dM8IEyjOsY?si=PqOYeZ8ZAdcoL-4s
Fri. 2/26 Objectives: Students will be able to explain what drug addiction is and how it happens. Students will be able to compare
Physical and psychological dependence. Students will be able to identify 3 types of problems related to drug
abuse and addiction. Students will be able to explain the difference between a stimulant and a depressant.
Standards: 5.8.2 Determine when health-related situations require the application of a thoughtful decision-making process.
7.8.2 Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Activity: Students will read Lessons 3 and 4, pg. 402-409.
After reading, students will get a verbal exit ticket item to answer from Mr. Zacher.
**ONCE FINISHED, STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD TO WORK ON MISSING ASSIGNMENTS**
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Week of Sept. 28, 2015
Weekly Goals: Students will Continue the Unit on Drug Abuse, specifically, "Illegal Drugs".
Mon. 9/28 Objectives: Students will be able to explain what drug addiction is and how it happens. Students will be able to compare
Physical and psychological dependence. Students will be able to identify 3 types of problems related to drug
abuse and addiction. Students will be able to explain the difference between a stimulant and a depressant.
Standards: 5.8.2 Determine when health-related situations require the application of a thoughtful decision-making process.
7.8.2 Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Activities: Students will watch video 1, "Rushing, Crashing, Dying: The Meth Epidemic", and fill out video questionnaire during
the video.
Tues. 9/29 Objectives: Students will be able to explain what drug addiction is and how it happens. Students will be able to compare
Physical and psychological dependence. Students will be able to identify 3 types of problems related to drug
abuse and addiction. Students will be able to explain the difference between a stimulant and a depressant.
Standards: 5.8.2 Determine when health-related situations require the application of a thoughtful decision-making process.
7.8.2 Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Activities: Students will watch video 2, "Methamphetamines: The Hard Facts", and fill out video questionnaire after
the video.
Wed. 9/30 Objectives: Students will be able to explain the most common effects of marijuana. Students will also be able to identify
the dangers of continued marijuana use. Additionally, students will research how marijuana chemically effects
the human body and the pro's and con's of legalizing marijuana in various states.
Standards: 5.8.2 Determine when health-related situations require the application of a thoughtful decision-making process.
7.8.2 Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Activities: Students will read Lesson 5, Marijuana, pages 410 and 411.
After reading, students will research the following 2 topics with a partner:
1. How does marijuana (specifically THC) chemically effect the human body?
2. Discuss the pro's and con's of states legalizing marijuana.
Thurs. 10/1 Objectives: Students will be able to describe the addictive nature of opiates. Students will also be able to identify uses and
dangers of prescription opiates.
Standards: 5.8.2 Determine when health-related situations require the application of a thoughtful decision-making process.
7.8.2 Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.
Activities:
Read Lessons 6, 7 and 8
RESEARCH AND RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. HOW WAS MORPHINE USED DURING WWII? HOW DID MEDICS KEEP FROM OVERMEDICATING WITH IT?
2. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO USE CLEANING AGENTS AND SPRAY PAINT IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS?
3. WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF "ROOFIES" AND HOW CAN A PERSON PREVENT THEM FROM BEING USED
ON THEM?
Fri. 10/2 Guest Speaker. Chief Philips from the Rensselaer Police Department will be in to speak to us about Illegal Drugs.
Standards: 8.8.3 Work cooperatively to advocate for health individuals, families, and schools.
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Week of October 5, 2015
Weekly Goals: Students will be finishing up Chapter 16 and testing mid-week. Students will then start the next unit on Prenatal
Development.
Mon. 10/5 Objectives: Students will present/ discuss their research findings on how THC effects the human body and the pro's and
con's of legalizing marijuana. Students will also discuss the "Interpreting Graphics" activity on page 425 from
last Wednesday.
Standards: 8.8.1 State a health-enhancing position on a topic and support it with accurate information.
8.8.2 Demonstrate how to influence and support others to make positive health choices.
Activities: Students will discuss their research findings and with any time remaining, study with a partner for the upcoming
test.
Tues. 10/6 Objectives: Students will be reviewing for their unit test over "Prescription, OTC, and Illegal Drugs"
Standards: All standards addressed thus far in the unit lesson plans for drugs.
Activity: Students will participate in the Review Game of "Battleship" in an effort to prepare for the test and to earn extra
credit.
Wed. 10/7 Unit Test over "Prescription Drugs, OTC, and Illegal Drugs"
Thurs. 10/8 Objectives: Students will be able to identify the parts of the male reproductive system. Students will be able to summarize
the path of sperm through the male reproductive system. Students will be able to describe seven problems
and ways to prevent problems of the male reproductive system.
Standards: 6.8.1 Assess personal health practices.
7.8.1 Demonstrate behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks to self and others.
Activities: Students will read and discuss as a class Chapter 9 Lesson 1 page 218.
With time remaining and for homework: Read Lesson 2 Female Reproductive System pages 222-225.
Fri. 10/9 Objectives: Students will be able to identify the structures of the female reproductive system. Students will be able to
summarize a typical menstrual cycle. Students additionally, will be able to describe 6 problems of the female
reproductive system and how to prevent/ treat common problems of this system.
Standards: 6.8.1 Assess personal health practices.
7.8.1 Demonstrate behaviors that avoid or reduce health risks to self and others.
Activities: Students will discuss outlining as a class and then do the following assignment:
1. Outline Lesson 2 over the female reproductive system.
2. Read Lesson 3 Pregnancy and Birth, pg. 226
3. Research Activity: research the size of the fetus at each month of development prior to birth
(YOU SHOULD HAVE 9 COMPARISONS)
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