District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Science

Grade 7 Health Unit
Duration @ 10 days

Overview
This course will introduce students to the structures and functions of the human body and how present and future health-related decisions can affect them physically, mentally and socially. Through seven major units--teen wellness, nutrition, substance use and abuse, injury prevention and first aid, prevention and control of disease, healthy sexuality, and environmental health--this course will foster responsible decision-making, positive self-esteem and the development of a healthy lifestyle.

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

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

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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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