District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Health/Science

Grade 8,  Health Unit
Duration @ 10 days

Overview
The abstinence curriculum plan for middle school is designed to meet the age appropriate content topics in the area of human sexuality. The physical, mental and social aspects of sexuality will be targeted. The curriculum provides a comprehensive flow from existing elementary school health education and prepares students for the high school health curriculum.  Parent Letter

 
For Teachers
Prior Grade
Next Grade

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Risky behaviors have physical and emotional effects. 

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • What are my choices and resulting consequences?
  • How can goal setting impact my life? 
  • What makes a good friend, and how can I avoid unhealthy relationships?
  • How can I set boundaries that will benefit my own health?
  • How can I stand up for my beliefs and values under pressure?

Standards
Highest Frequency Standards High Frequency Standards, Other Standards & E-skills

 

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

Parents

When parents ask their teenagers what happened at school, they often get very vague responses. You can demonstrate your support of your child's learning by asking specific questions like, "What topic are you studying this week in health? Share the topics you are interested in and why. While driving together, there are games you can play to foster good communication.  Ask your teen to pick a science topic and quiz you by posing questions for you to answer.  Teaching information to someone else is the best way to remember information.  You will be giving your teen an opportunity to demonstrate his or her understanding of science information, and boost his or her confidence in learning.

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