7th Grade Health

 We will discuss the following topics:

• The three dimensions of health
• Six steps in decision making
• Refusal skills
• Goal setting: Behavioral, Academic, and Fitness

The importance of being a health literate consumer: Advertising techniques, comparison shopping, health fraud, malpractice, and where and how to find valid health information.

Mental and Emotional Health: A handful of mental disorders such as Panic disorders, phobias, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, and others.

How to ensure healthy relationships: Communication, compromise, and cooperation.

Personal Hygiene: Importance of disease prevention and keeping the body clean daily.  

Puberty and Reproductive organs: Basic reproductive system and constant changes of the body. 

Fitness and Nutrition: Importance of decision making and portion size

Drug Prevention: How drugs affect the body systems, family relationships, and can change their future plans.