tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54072919151654807312011-09-19T13:08:58.868-04:00Greetings Parents, Guardians, and Students: Check out what is going on in 7th & 8th grade FFL...ACMS Wolves On The Move!!!Mrs. Pam Jones Fit For Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16946130572469424695noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5407291915165480731.post-9007202975708922672011-03-22T12:53:00.002-04:002011-03-22T13:01:11.956-04:00

This week, the students began presenting their fitness projects ("Create-An-Activity/Exercise") in class. Also, in Health, students are completing the unit on Communicable Diseases (Influenza, Chicken Pox, Measles, Mumps, Mononucleosis, Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Strep Throat).Students are focusing on... *how to protect yourself from pathogens.*how to avoid spreading pathogens to others

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1.) Define the terms disease and communicable disease.2.) What is a pathogen? Identify 4 types of pathogens, and list their characteristics.3.) List 2 diseases caused by each of the 4 kinds of pathogens.4.) What are 6 ways in which pathogens are spread?5.) Define the term immune system.6.) What are the body's 5 major barriers against pathogens?7.) Define the term "contagious period."

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1.) Define arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis. How are they related?2.) What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?3.) List 4 methods that doctors use to treat heart and circulatory problems.4.) Name 6 risk factors for heart disease that can be controlled.5.) Why is it a good idea to have your blood pressure checked periodically?6.) What do you think teens need to know

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students are discussing/learning about...*different types of heart disease.*ways to treat heart and circulatory problems.*ways to prevent heart disease.*the different types of diabetes.*ways to prevent and treat diabetes.*the different types of arthritis.*treatment for arthritis.VOCABULARY: arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pacemaker, diabetes, insulin,

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"Create-An-Activity/Exercise" Fitness Project.The project must include:*Evidence of all 4 components of fitness and be able to explain how activity relates to the components of fitness and why is it important to participate in this activity. (Components: Endurance/Cardio, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Flexibility)*20-minute length (Target Heart Rate 60%-80% intensity), 5-min.

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*Project or assignment should be organized and well prepared.*Project or assignment requires students to practice the following areas (content, process/organization and connection to wellness).*Assignment may include only a few errors.*Assignment should include understanding of key concepts and applications.*Assignment or project should display at least 90-100% accuracy.*Assignment may include a

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Participated in the Tobacco-free radio public service announcement/commercial ___/15 ptsSpeaking part with Health-related facts included ___/10 pts"Benefits to Saying NO To Tobacco" or "Harmful Effects of Tobacco on the Body" Poster or Brochure ___/25 pts *Neat and organized ___/(10 pts) *Colored ___/(5 pts) *Includes detailed Health-related facts ___/(10 pts)Reflection Paper of Health

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Presentation of Essay (Journalist style) or Movie, Commercial, etc. _____/15 pts *Everyone MUST have speaking parts as well as included Health-related data/facts/statistics learned in class and researched.Tangible Evidence Piece to support data (Designed quiz, survey, "Did You Know" Facts Sheet, Diagram, Graph, or Drawing. CHOOSE ONE _____/20 pts *Each member of the group has to present a

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In P.E., students in both 7th and 8th were working on Volleyball skills. Students are preparing for a small tournament among the 7th and 8th grade classes in January.In Health, 7th and 8th graders worked on preparation for their Portfolio-Eligible Projects during class. Students received the following forms:1) Criteria For Personal Wellness 2) 7th Grade: Rubric for "Living Tobacco-Free" Project

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7th Grade: Written portion of "Create-An-Activity/Exercise" Fitness Project...THURSDAY, MARCH 17TH. Presentation to the entire class begins week of March 21st.8th Grade: Health Test over CANCER...THURSDAY, MARCH 17TH Begin working on Infectious Project (Communicable Disease)...MARCH 10TH.....DUE (TYPED) THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST.Spring Fitness Test: TBA (April)

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Students will exhibit a physically active lifestyle by understanding that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expressions, and social interaction. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks by comprehending concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. As a result, students will

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We are off to an exciting start this year in FFL! This year I am teaching both 8th grade, plus 7B & 7C Health, Character Ed, and P.E. Mondays and Fridays are designated Physical Education classes, and Tuesdays and Thursdays are Health/Character Education classes. All students are expected to be properly dressed with appropriate athletic shoes on P.E. days, and arrived to class prepared with

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So that you will have a detailed understanding of our class and how each student will be graded, please examine the following: Physical Education = 60% of your grade. Breakdown of that 60% is… ***45%-P.E. Skill ***15%-P.E. Content/Fitness plans/projects (Student may earn

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