GRADE 8 HEALTH

TOPICS OF THE WEEK: Mental and Emotional Health, Self-
Esteem, Self-Concept, Emotions, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, GAD, OCD, PTSD, Clinical Depression, Phobias, Panic Disorders, Suicide Prevention

Monday,- Read "Why Do We Get Nervous"

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REPUTABLE/RECOMMENDED WEBSITES FOR THE FINAL EXHIBITION PROJECT

Substance Abuse

http://www.nida.nih.gov

http://www.justthinktwice.com/

http://www.theantidrug.com/

http://www.drugfree.org

http://www.abovetheinfluence.com

http://www.sayno.com/drugs

http://whitehousedrugpolicy.gov

http://www.drugfreeworld.org

Teen Help Websites

http://alateen.org

http://teenlineonline.org

http://legacyofhope.com

http://visionsteen.com

Mental and Emotional Health

http://www.samhsa.gov/

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

Physical Health Related

http://www.cdc.gov

Pollution

http://www.lungusa.org/healthy-air/

http://www.epa.gov

Bullying

http://www.ryanpatrickhalligan.com/

Body Image and Self-Esteem

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/body_image.html

CURRENT UNIT: Flag Football, then Tennis, then Softball

We pride ourselves on the following five attributes:

Integrity- The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. The state of being whole and undivided.

Altruism- The belief in and practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Self-Reliance- Act with sincerity and truth to self. Be able to count on yourself, and be brave and true to yourself.

Ownership- the state, relation or fact of accepting the utmost accountability and responsibility for every action you take or the influence you have on others.

Pride- A high opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, and merit. A feeling of pleasure from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

FITNESS FOCUS: Five Components of Fitness

1. Cardiovascular (Aerobic) Endurance

2. Muscular Strength

3. Muscular Endurance

4. Flexibility

5. Body Composition