MT LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT

HEALTH SYLLABUS

I.  PHILOSOPHY OF HEALTH EDUCATION 4-5

In order to establish and develop a positive life style, young people should develop those concepts and skills that foster individual health and well-being.  Personal health is multidimensional.  The physical, intellectual, emotional and social dimensions of each person are interrelated and are influenced by such things as age, experience, environment, and other people, especially family members. By emphasizing positive self-concept and high self-esteem, the student will recognize that the healthier a person becomes, the better the person will feel about himself or herself.

Skill development acquired through the use of group interaction, discussion and individual reflection prepares the student to bridge the gap between health knowledge and behavior.

II. EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

    A. Student Responsibilities

       Students will be expected to:

       1. Bring required materials to class.

       2. Observe classroom rules for behavior.

       3. Participate in class discussions and activities.

       4. Complete class/home assignments on time.

       5. Check the assignment sheet or with your teacher after an absence to determined what was missed.

   B.  Parent Responsibilities

       Parents are expected to see that pupils:

       1. Receive  proper rest, nutrition and exercise and can discuss problems in a confidential setting.

       2. Have a pleasant working environment at home.

       3  Are  made aware of the parents's interest in the student's work and progress.

       4. Select actions that will improve their personal health habits by participating in a variety of healthy lifestyle activities themselves

       5. Can discuss problems in a confidential setting.

       6. Complete assignments/assessments when they are to be done at home

   C.  Teacher Responsibilities

       The teacher will:

       1. Emphasize responsibility of the individual in making decisions which affect their health.

       2. Provide varied approaches to teaching to accommodate the learning styles of pupils.

       3. Provide practice in related areas of health.

       4. Arrange for supplemental material to augment and emphasize the basic teaching.

       5. Provide a safe, caring environment and be aware of individual needs.

            III. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The student will :

1. know that wellness involves the growth, development, and maintenance of a person's  physical ,   

    intellectual, social,  and emotional health.

2. understand that individuals can prevent many health problems and diseases by following positive health

    practices.

3. know that individuals need accurate information for attitudes and behaviors that lead to wellness.

4. acquire health information, decision-making skills, and coping strategies that are necessary for physical,
    intellectual, social, and emotional well-being.

5. appreciate that total health is a right and a responsibility of every individual, family and community.

IV.  COURSE CONTENT

   Grade 4                                                         Grade 5                                               

            Introduction                                                      Introduction                

            Head Lice                                                        Head Lice

            Wellness                                                           Safety

            Body systems   - Development              Body systems -Circulatory

of systems                                             Respiratory

Nervous                                                Digestion

Muscular                                               Excretory

Skeletal

            Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs                            Growth and Development

                        Smokeless tobacco                                           Stages of Growth

                        Medicines         `                                               maturity/menstruation

                        Definitions and effects of drugs              Endocrine systems       

                        Avoidance skills                                    Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs

                        Marijuana, inhalants, cocaine                 Factors that influence use

            Sleep, Rest Relaxation                                       Media, Decision making, risky behaviors                       
            Nutrition/Physical Activity                                 Nutrition

Non-communicable Disease                              Communicable disease

Signs/Symbols, Fire Department                                   HIV

Eyes, Ears, Teeth                                 

V.  HOMEWORK REQUIREMENT

Homework may be assigned one day a week.  It should be taken home on the day assigned, completed as soon as possible and turned in no later than the next health class.  Students should also review information presented in class and be able to participate the next week in class discussion

VI. GRADING AND TESTING:

Methods of evaluation will include observations of weekly work, health projects, chapter tests and quizzes, and class participation.

        Letter grades to be applied are:

            90% -100        A                     60% - 69         D

            80% -  89        B                      Below 60%      E

            70% -  79        C

VII. RESOURCES

      Textbook:       

             Being Healthy (Harcourt Brace)  Supplemental Text

             Anatomical and Relief Modesl

             Audiovisual Materials                          Teacher developed materials

             Computer Programs                            Resource packets               

             Current Health and other related magazines and newspapers

VIII. Time Allocation:

      Classes usually meet for one forty minute period each week.