Course:
    Health
    Grade:
    10
    Texts:
    Glencoe
    Health: A guide to Wellness
    by Merki and Merki
    Student Activity
    Workbook
    1.
    Overall
    Objectives
    a.
    The providing
    of health
    information
    in such a way that
    it
    influences
    people to take
    positive
    action
    about
    their
    health.
    b.
    To improve
    students
    total physical,
    mental,
    and social
    well
    being.
    2.
    Topics
    ­
    Content
    a.
    Communicable
    Disease:
    (2 weeks)
    Differentiate
    among
    the disease­causing
    microorganisms
    Describe
    the body's
    defense
    against
    disease
    Explain
    the infectious
    disease
    process
    Identify
    symptoms
    and treatment
    of common
    infectious
    diseases
    Describe
    preventive
    measures
    of common
    infectious
    diseases
    b.
    Sexually
    Transmitted
    Disease
    (STD'S)
    (2 weeks)
    Define the term
    STD
    Identify
    and describe
    the symptoms
    and treatments
    for
    the
    most
    serious
    STD's
    Identify the serious
    complications
    of each STD, if not treated
    Discuss
    the importance
    of seeking
    medical
    attention
    Identify
    how the spread
    of STD's
    can
    be prevented
    View
    STD's
    as a serious
    threat
    to one's
    total health
    Facts about
    pregnancy
    Discuss
    the social
    consequences
    of teen
    pregnancy
    c.
    Non­communicable
    Diseases
    and
    Disorders
    (3weeks)
    Describe
    how one's
    life­style
    relates
    to chronic and degenerative
    diseases
    Describe
    hypertension
    as a silent,
    mysterious
    killer
    Define
    and describe
    atherosclerosis
    Explain
    what
    happens
    when
    a person
    has a heart attack
    Explain
    how cancer
    develops
    Describe
    cancer
    symptoms
    and
    treatments
    Define
    diabetes
    Describe
    arthritis
    d.
    Wellness
    and Mental
    Health
    (1week)
    Describe
    the characteristics
    of good
    mental
    health
    Explain
    how self­concept
    develops
    Explain
    how an expression
    of emotions
    affects one's
    mental
    and
    physical
    health
    Describe
    a basic
    method
    for solving
    problems
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    e.
    Managing Stress in Your
    Life (1 week)
    Distinguish between stress and distress
    Identify
    stresses in daily life
    Explain
    the relationship of changed to stress
    Relate excess stress to disease
    List skills in managing time
    f.
    Mental Disorders and Mental Health (1 week)
    Define organic and functional mental disorders
    Describe
    signs of suicidal behavior and ways to help prevent
    suicide
    Explain what alienation and its effect mean
    List various therapies that mental health professionals can practice
    g.
    The Circulatory
    and Respiratory Systems (3 weeks)
    Describe the anatomy and the function of the heart
    Explain what blood pressure is and how it is measured
    Names some illnesses of the circulatory system
    Explain the process of respiration
    Explain the anatomy and the functions of the respiratory
    system
    Name some illnesses of the respiratory system
    h.
    Tobacco
    ­ Pick Your Poison (1 week)
    Identify
    the health risks related to smoking
    Describe
    the effects of smoking on the body
    Describe the effects of cigarette smoke on a nonsmoker
    Explain the health problems associated with smokeless tobacco
    i.
    Alcohol­
    A Risk
    to your Well­being (2 weeks)
    Explain the effects of alcohol on the body
    Describe what happens to alcohol when one takes a drink
    Explain what is meant by fetal alcohol syndrome ­ FAS
    List reasons why young people drink and do not drink
    Describe the stages of alcoholism
    Explain what kind of help is available
    j.
    Drug Abuse and Illegal Drugs (2 weeks)
    Differentiate between drug use, misuse, and abuse
    Explain the effects of stimulants and depressants
    Describe the effects of narcotics and hallucinogens on the body
    Identify the health risks of marijuana
    Explain the problem of inhalants, look­alike and designer drugs
    List alternatives to drug abuse
    k.
    Parenting Education (2weeks)
    Students will understand roles and responsibilities of parenting
    Identify the major events of the family cycle
    Students will be able to identify traits of a healthy family and use
    Support systems and services when necessary
    Identify reasons why teenage marriages have difficulty
    OUTSIDE HEALTH AGENCIES
    Wayne County
    Public Health
    Service ­
    Lyons, NY
    Wayne County
    STOP/OWl Program
    ­
    Lyons, NY
    East Hill Family Medical­
    Wayne County
    Crisis Pregnancy
    Center
    ­
    Palmyra, NY
    Newark Developmental Center
    ­
    Newark, NY
    Lyons Police
    Department
    New York State Troopers
    Even Start ­
    Teen Pregnancy
    ­
    Wayne County
    Finger lakes Donor Recovery Network
    ­
    Rochester, NY
    American Cancer Society
    Red Cross
    AIDS Rochester
    Alliance for the Mentally III
    of New York State
    School Nurse, School Psychologist, Student Counseling and Guidance
    Office
    MAGAZINES
    Current Health 2­Weekly Reader Corporation
    Human Sexuality Supplement
    to Current Health
    PROGRAMS
    AND VIDEOS
    Changing Channels
    Talks Tobacco
    What's Wrong with Inhalants?
    You Would If
    You Loved Me/Parts 1 & 2
    Dangerous Relationships
    Slam!
    Hurting with Words
    Anger/Emotions
    Relationships: Good/Bad
    Child Abuse
    Too Smart To Start
    Sexual Harassment
    ...And Down Will Come Baby
    Facing AIDS
    Update: STD's
    Dealing With It
    Teenage Father
    Vaginal Yeast Infections
    No Means No
    Considering Condoms
    Using Abstinence
    The Blame Game
    Kids Having Kids
    Dangerous Game
    Date Rape
    Systems of the Human Body
    Miracle of Life
    Sprains and Strains
    Mystery Lights of Navajo Mesa
    Fears, Phobias, Obsessions
    First
    Aid
    Cancer/Hope

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