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6th Grade: 

Today the students completed the Human Growth and Dev. Test.  After the test the students went to the www.preventcancer.org/bodyfun website.  This website incorporates good decision making skills about nutrition, exercise, etc. as the students work through different levels.  I hope you enjoyed traveling down the Road of Life.  Tomorrow is the last day of the nine weeks.  I have really enjoyed getting to know each of you!  I wish you all the best!

7th Grade:  Today the students completed the Human Growth and Dev. Test.  We also discussed the importance of decisions and how they impact your future!  Tomorrow we will complete the nine weeks.  Reminder:  Bring your favorite game to play:)  I have really enjoyed getting to know each one of you!

8th Grade:  The students are working on a collage that decribes their best qualities, decisions they can make, lessons learned in health class, and how they can make a difference in the world.  We will present these tomorrow!  I have enjoyed teaching you and thank you for your effort and participation in class:)  I wish you all the best!

Reminder:  Wear a shirt that you can read tomorrow!!

Reviewed the Food Pyramid Exit Ticket Results!  Next, we completed the M & M walking Lab.  It takes a 1 minute walk to burn off the calories from 1 M & M…WOW!  The students reviewed their peer evaluation sheets and analyzed what they did well and any challenges during their presentations.  No homework at this time!

7th Grade:  Socialization Day before new unit on Monday!

Played Fast Tracks in the Gym!!

8th Grade:  Healthy Snack Day!

What a great day!  THANK YOU for the snacks you brought in!  They were very tasty!

All classes will begin Human Growth and Development on Monday!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thank you to all the students who brought in their books to swap!!!

6th Grade:  How can regular eating become disordered eating?

Today we almost finished all presentations.  The students in 6-1 class were able to look at their peer evaluations.  The 6-2 class will do this tomorrow.  Well Done !!!

7th Grade:  PC Lab

Today the students finished their Inspiration projects.  Next, the students presented their projects in the PC lab.  So Creative!!!  Great effort!  Tomorrow your current events are due!  Follow the directions that I gave you!

8th Grade:  If 2,000 steps = 1 mile…did you walk to Six Flags (30 miles)?

Today the walking logs were due!  Also, your current events were due as well.  Today we shared  the current events and healthy snack designs!  We will finish sharing tomorrow!  Reminder:  Healthy Snack Day is this Friday!!!!!

Have a great evening!

Today we discussed the facts behind the “Monster Thickburger” at Hardees.  It has twice as much saturated fat that is allowed in a day.  After this discussion the students began working on their nutrition presentations.  We will finish practicing tomorrow!  I can’t wait to hear your presentations!

7th Grade:  What has 1, 420 calories and 107 grams of fat?

Reminder:  Meet in the PC lab tomorrow to begin your Inspiration Design!

Today we discussed the facts behind Hardees “Monster Thickburger”.  This burger has twice as much saturated fat that is allowed for one day.  I also gave the students a rubric for their Inspiration Design.  The students will create this design tomorrow in the PC Lab.  Next, the students were given a current event assignment which will be due on Thursday Feb. 25!  Find a health related school appropriate article and write a paragraph summary with a minimum of 10 sentences.  The paragraph needs to include the answers to the f0llowing questions:

1.  Why did you choose this article?

2.  What did you learn from the article?

3.  Do you agree or disagree with the information in the article?

4.  How does this information impact your life?

Make sure to include the article or a copy of the article with your paper!

8th Grade:  How is the process of tracking your steps going?  Walking Log Due Wednesday!                             

Today the class started working on their final draft of their healthy snack design.  This will be due at the end of class on Tuesday!  Next, the class was given a  current event assignment that will be due on Wednesday, Feb. 24!  The requirements are noted below in case you were absent:

Find a health related school appropriate article and write a paragraph summary with a minimum of 10 sentences.  The paragraph needs to include the answers to the f0llowing questions:

1.  Why did you choose this article?

2.  What did you learn from the article?

3.  Do you agree or disagree with the information in the article?

4.  How does this information impact your life?

Make sure to include the article or a copy of the article with your paper!

Have a great evening!

7th and 8th grade:  Listened to Dr. Depew and his staff today regarding oral health.  They did a fantastic job!

Reminder:  8th grade students be thinking about what snack you would like to bring in for Healthy Snack Day next week!  It will probably be next Wednesday!  I will let you know for sure on Monday!

Have a great weekend!

EQ- Evaluate the two diets listed on the overhead!

Today all classes compared, contrasted, and evaluated two different diets.  

6th Grade:  We played a review Jeopardy game that reviewed what we had learned from the Food Guide Pyramid Project sheet yesterday.

7th Grade:  The students presented their fast food findings to the class!  This was very interesting!

8th Grade:  The students began their healthy snack design on paper.  We will finish this in class on Monday due to having a guest speaker tomorrow!  Reminder:  Wear your pedometer each day and track your steps-aim for 10,000!!  Think about what ytou would like to bring for a snack next week!  Talk with your parents about what you may be able to bring to class (grapes, goldfish, apples, popcorn, pretzels, etc.).

Have a great evening!

Today the class met in teh PC Lab.  We researched the Food Guide Pyramid.  If you did not finish in class you may access the website from my blog “Food Pyramid“.  This is due tomorrow.

7th Grade:  How can fast food be healthy?

Today the students ordered a meal from a restaurant.  They were to stay within their dietary guidelines for One day with One meal.   I can’t wait to see what you found out when you present your findings tomorrow in class!!

8th Grade:  How can reading food labels help you choose a product?

Today the class practiced reading food labels while looking at a food product.  Next, some of the students presented their results to the class.  We discussed the importance of looking at saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.  Tomorrow the students will begin creating a healthy snack on paper while including a food label.  Think tonight of what you would like for your snack to be-Your Own Creation!

Have a great evening!

6th Grade:  How can physical activity benefit you?

Reminder:  Classes need to meet in the PC Lab tomorrow!  We will be researching the Food Guide Pyramid.

7th Grade:   How can physical activity benefit you?

Tomorrow we will be researching what is in Fast Food!  The students will have an opportunity to order a meal from a restaurant.  They will discover what is in the food they are eating….WOW!  CPR cards have arrived..I will give those to the students who were certified!

8th Grade:  How will physical activity benefit you?

Tomorrow we will read food labels and analyze a food label.  Next, the students will create their own healthy snack on paper!  More details to come!

Today the 6-2 class finished their graphic organizer chart.  We discussed hidden fat and hidden sugar.  The students also learned the nutrient dance!  Reminder:  Tomorrow is your drug education test!

7th Grade & 8th grade:  EQ-Why is encouragement so important in our lives?

Today the classes created welcome back posters for one of our teachers.  I am so proud of your effort and encouraging words!  Well Done!!!

Have a great evening!