Syllabus

TEEN LIFE; INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL HEALTH

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Social Health; Teen Living is a comprehensive course designed for the middle school curriculum. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will understand components of healthy lifestyles and relationships, communication skills, relationship development, technology uses, career exploration, and resource management. 

 

COURSE TOPICS:

 

6TH GRADE TOPICS:

Healthy Lifestyles:

• Overall Wellbeing
• Importance of Nutrition
• Food Safety and Equipment Use

Lifespan Development:

• How we grow and change throughout life

Healthy Relationships & Communication:

• Giving and Receiving Instructions

• Active Listening

Career Exploration:

• Introduction to career pathways

Appropriate Use of Technology:

• Practice safe and reasonable use of technology

 

 

7TH GRADE TOPICS:

Healthy Lifestyles:

• Importance of Nutrition

• Physical Fitness
• Food and Equipment Safety

Healthy Relationships & Communication:

• Different Types of Relationships

• Coping Strategies
• Effective Communication

Career Exploration:

• Introduction to career pathways

Resource Management:

• Goal Setting and Relationship to Resources

Appropriate Use of Technology:

• Practice Safe Use of Technology

Lifespan Development:

• Changes in development over lifespan

 

 

8TH GRADE TOPICS:

Healthy Lifestyles:

• Overall Wellbeing & Nutrients
• Demonstrate Safe Food & Equipment
• Comparing Food Costs

• Physical fitness

Healthy Relationships & Communication:

• Practice Effective Communication Skills

Career Exploration:

• Career Choice Surveys
• Research Career Pathways

Resource Management:

• Goal Setting
• Effective Time Management

Appropriate Use of Technology:

• Safe Use of Technology
• Evaluate information found online
• Use Technology to Prepare and Deliver a Presentation