Pennys Health Facts

6th Grade:  PC Lab-No EQ

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!

Today all classes listened to a guest speaker from WellStar.  The presentation gave us great information about physical activity!

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!

6th Grade:  What is your favorite meal to eat?

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!

6th Grade:  How can eating breakfast benefit you?  Explain.

Today we discussed the benefits of breakfast and compared a healthy breakfast with an unhealthy breakfast.  Next, the students began completing a worksheet about the 6 main nutrients.  We will discuss this in our next class.  Reminder:  Drug Education Test is Friday!  Study your study guide!

7th Grade:  Have you been “naturally high” today?  Explain.

Today the class finished the drug education unit and began the nutrition unit.  We discussed how to be naturally high in life without using drugs.  Next, the class began completing a graphic organizer about the 6 main nutrients.  We will finish this in our next class.

8th Grade:  How would you describe your diet this week-was it balanced?

Today we discussed good diet tips compared to poor diet tips.  Next, the class watched a portion distortion powerpoint as well as obesity rates in the U.S and how these rates have changed in the last 20 years.  More discussion to follow in out next class.  Those of you who were absent, be prepared to take the drug education test when you return.  Study your study guide.

Have a good evening!

6th Grade:  What Step is the most dangerous step leading to drug abuse?

Today we discussed the 4 different steps that lead to drug abuse.  We also reviewed what the students learned while I was absent on Friday.  I discussed with the students through the use of a folding display the effects of marijuana on the body.  At the end of class the students learned what it means to be “naturally high”!  The students acted out their favorite ways to enjoy life and have fun without getting in trouble and hurting their body.  6-1-I will collect your notebooks tomorrow!  Drug education test coming up soon…more details to follow!

7th Grade:  How much information did you learn from the drug education scavenger hunt?

Today we did a Jeopardy Review Game that reviewed the information learned from the scavenger hunt.  If you were absent, you do not have any work to make up. 

Congratulations to the following students who are Adult CPR certified!!!! 

7-1  Trevor Armentrout, Joey Dellapiana, Maddie Giroir, Miranda Kawasaki,  Akshita Mann, Brianna Middleton, Samantha Resto, Chase Tillison, Meghan Yacinthe, Gabby Milani, Ben Quain, Justin Urchick, Trevor Winnett

7-2 Katie Blankenbecler, Talie Bowles, Allie Del Campo, Catherine Birchfield, Kyra Grossett, Christopher Howard, Morgan Larson, Kristina Sorris, Hannah Thomas, Austin Martin

8th Grade:  No EQ- High School Program in the gym!

Reminder:  Drug Education Test Tomorrow and Notebooks Collected tomorrow!

 Have a good evening!

6th Grade:  How is vision related to your balance?

Today we discussed the One-Pagers that the students completed. We discussed the effects of alcohol on the body. 6-2 class will learn more about the effects of this drug tomorrow.   Reminder:  Notebooks will be collected next MONDAY!  Have your Table of Contents in order.

7th Grade:  How can a drug be disguised as candy?

Today the students began a scavenger hunt.  We will continue this assignment tomorrow.  After you finish the scavenger hunt we will further discuss your findings.

8th Grade:  Why do people risk their lives, career, job, etc. for drugs?

Today almost both classes finished the drug education presentations.  I am SO proud of your effort!  You had some very creative projects.  Great job on thinking outside the box when creating your refusal skills.  Well Done!  Reminder:  Notebooks will be collected next Tuesday!  Have your Table of Contents in order!  The drug education test will be next Tuesday!

6th Grade:  Why does alcohol cause a person to run through a stop sign?

Today the students continued working on their One-Pager.  6-1 class your One-Pager is due no later than tomorrow.  6-2 class we will finish your One-Pager in class tomorrow.

7th Grade: Why is it important for you to learn about drug education?

Today the students completed their manikin test.  Congratulations to those who became certified!!  I will post your names on the blog in the next few days.  Tomorrow the class will begin the drug education scavenger hunt.  No homework at this time.  All CPR worksheets need to be turned in at this time.

8th Grade:  How can eating breakfast impact your day at school?

Today the students continued with their presentations!  I am so proud of you!  We will continue with these tomorrow.  Keep up the great work!

Have a great evening!

6th Grade

Today the 6-1 class began learning about the effects of alcohol on the body.  The 6-2 class completed the Shrinking Straw Lab.  This lab demonstrates the effects that tobacco products have on the lungs and blood vessels.  Tomorrow we will continue with both classes working on the One-pager.  More details to come.

7th Grade:  Why do you need to avoid the 8th grade hallway when changing classes?

Today I reminded the class the importance of using the main hallway when changing classes.  Please follow the correct way so that 8th grade classes are not disturbed…Thank You!  Today the 7th grade classes took the American Red Cross CPR Test.  If you were absent please study your study guide so you can take the test tomorrow!  I will also be testing the students who would like to be CPR certified tomorrow as well (manikin/skills test).  Study your green sheet tonight and come to class ready to test!

8th Grade:  Work on Project!

Today the 8-1 class began presentations!  I am so excited to see your presentations…great start today!!!                           8-2 class-be ready to present tomorrow after the first 10 minutes of class.

Have a wonderful evening!

Attention:  McClure students & your families

You are invited to join us in celebrating Cultural Arts Night!

When:  Thursday Feb. 11, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Where:  McClure Middle School

 We need all families, students or groups of students who would like to present their country of origin, somewhere you have traveled to or a culture that you have studied to be a part of this great night!

 You can be as creative as you want to be!

 Please contact us: Patty Reinhardt @ reinrpar@comcast.net, 770-421-1782 (H), 678-640-5718 (C) &

Deanna Slone @ Deannaslone@msn.com, 678-290-8574 (H), 678-429-8144 (C)

6th Grade:  Is chewing tobacco safer than cigarette smoking?  Yes or No and Why?

Today we finished discussing the compare/contrast chart.  Next, the class will have a lab activity that illustrates how nicotine affects the lungs and the blood vessels.

7th Grade:  How can you help a person who is in shock?

Notebook Check Today for 7-2 class!

Today the students finished practicing all of their CPR skills.  Well Done!!!!  The students also signed up for the voluntary CPR Certification Test.  Study your lime green sheet and you may test this Friday if you are ready (7-1 class only).  Reminder:  American Red Cross Test is on Monday!  Study your study guide!!

CPR Test Study Guide

8th Grade:  Why do celebrities/athletes, etc. accomplish  a lot but lose a lot due to drug use?

Today the 8th graders worked on their drug education projects.  We will continue this next class.

6th Grade:  How is smokeless tobacco similar to chewing tobacco?

Today the class began watching the movie:  Smoking:  Truth or Dare.  Each  student received a compare/contrast chart.  We will discuss this chart in class on Wednesday as well as the rest of your notes.  6-1 and 6-2 classes-answer the question below and bring your answer to class:

If Kathy smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day at $4.60 a pack, how much money will she have spent in one year?

If Jack uses 1 can of chewing tobacco a day at $2.30 a can, how much will he have spent in 3 months (30 days each month)?

7th Grade:  You should move a person only if…..

Today the class finished practicing CPR.  Next, we learned about conscious choking and correct hand placement for abdominal thrust.  We discussed common foods that poeple choke on and how to perform abdominal thrust to get a lodged object out of the airway.  Tomorrow the 7-2 class will finish their CPR skill and learn conscious choking.  Next, both classes will practice unconscious choking.  This will be the last skill.  The students will take the written test from the Red Cross next Monday.  I will give a study guide later in the week for this test.  Reminder:  Notebooks will be collected this week!  I will collect 7-1 notebooks on Wednesday and 7-2 notebooks on Thursday!  Check the Table of Contents and make sure you have all of your classwork complete!

8th Grade:  Why is “searching with google” not allowed during drug education research?

Today the 8-1 class began their drug education research in the PC Lab.  We will meet in the lab on Wednesday as well.  Bring any necessary materials for your project to class this week.