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Health - 7th Grade

I. Aids

The Learner Will...

1. recognize signs and symptoms of HIV infections and AIDS

2. know methods of HIV transmission and prevention

3. understand the importance of behavior in reducing the risk of infection

4. recognize the relationship of decisions made now and long tern implications

5. differentiate between fact and false ideas surrounding HIV infection and AIDS

6. recognize how HIV and AIDS affects the human body

7. increase an awareness of the impact that the spread of this disease has had on society

GLOSSARY
 
HIV AIDS antibody
ARC (AIDS related complex)  This site created by Linda Alderman  
bacteria casual contact dormant
epidemic homosexual bisexual
heterosexual immune system incurable
infectious Kaposi's sarcoma intravenous drug use
macrophage mutate nonoxynol 9
organism reproduce opportunistic infection
risk group sterilize pneumocystis pneumonia
T-cell transfusion transmission
vaccine virus abandoned
addict cell deficiency
donate experimental hemophilia
immune interferon PCR test
red blood cells risky side effects
syndrome while blood cells high risk behavior
blood products blood sexual intercourse
women children minorities
HIV disease lesbian DDI (Dideoxyinosine)
perinatal condom incubation period
sexual fidelity safe sex monogamous relationship
multi-stages sex plague
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome sexually transmitted disease  
II. Exercise

The Learner Will...

1. use and understand the exercise nomenclature

2. know the importance of physical activity in a healthy life

3. develop a positive attitude toward physical fitness

4. recognize the importance of building a regular fitness program

5. understand the relationship between exercise and its effects on the heart

6. know the different ways physical fitness can be achieved

7. recognize that physical fitness provides pleasure and enjoyment

8. recognize that physical fitness is a means to achieve

9. describe the factors required when planning a physical fitness program

10. describe fitness test and exercise for flexibility, accuracy, strength and agility


GLOSSARY
 

cardiovascular fitness fatigue sleep
physical fitness exercise posture
muscular endurance frequency duration
training heart rate intensity coordination
muscular strength agility isotonic
isokinetic flexibility anaerobic
warming up cool down oxygen
heart disease diaphragm blood pressure
obesity inactive age
gender smoking alcohol
heredity atrophy hypotrophy
respiration balance respiratory system
goal setting excuses oxidation
skeletal system law of use muscular system
contraction exercise overload
progression static kinetic sense
dynamic stretching ballistic
first aid muscles flexors
extensors nutrition system
lactic acid body fat atherosclerosis
life time sport accuracy body composition
reaction time water ideal body weight
aerobic HDL (high intensity lipoprotein) LDL (low density lipoprotein)
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)  
III. First Aid

The Learner Will...

1. recognize and understand basic first aid nomenclature

2. understand the need and purpose of first aid techniques

3. perform basic first aid functions for minor injuries

4. react to incidences of major trauma with proper, knowledgeable procedures

5. perform fundamental and basic safety and preventative procedures

6. recognize leading causes of accidental injury and death

7. respond knowledgeably during a natural disaster

8. distinguish between what to do and what not to do when dealing with emergencies

9. prevent and care for accidental injury and sudden illness

10. recognize personal factors that lead to accidents (home, school, play and on the streets)
 

GLOSSARY
 
first aid sprain natural disaster
open wound strain hypothermia
closed wound emergency rescue inflammation
abrasion asphyxiation concussion
incision direct pressure infection
laceration press point sterilize
puncture tourniquet bandage
shock first degree burn second degree burn
third degree burn abdominal thrust artificial respiration
CPR poison sunburn
Heimlich maneuver burns chemical burn
frostbite eye burn choking
heat stroke syrup ipecac emergency
heat cramps splint tetanus
heat exhaustion spider bite rash
heart attack stings blister
stroke rice splinter
fainting cold water hazard
convulsions ice dislocation
epilepsy coughing rescue
fracture (compound) breathing flammable
immobilization cramp pulse
antidote pedestrian bruise
IV. Tobacco

The Learner Will...

1. know how tobacco affects the body and its systems

2. recognize the short and long term hazards of tobacco use

3. identify the various carcinogens and toxins contained in tobacco

4. recognize the addictive quality of nicotine

5. understand the history and development of tobacco as a "cash crop" in the U.S.

6. become aware of legislation recognizing the rights of smokers and non-smokers alike

7. identify current trends in smoking relative to gender, age and ethnicity

8. understand methods to smoking cessation

9. recognize alternatives to tobacco use


GLOSSARY
 

clean indoor air act mainstream smoke
sidestream smoke second hand smoke
passive smoke carcinogens
toxins lung cancer
Surgeon General's Warning emphysema
bronchitis heart disease
cough carbon monoxide
nicotine cilia
trachea bronchial tubes
mucus alveoli
cold turkey patch
acupuncture nicotine gum
tar gateway drug
heart attack drug
chewing tobacco Leukoplakia
oral cancer peer pressure
Chicago Lung Association fetal risks
filter habit
fatigue smoke inhalation
malnourishment inhale
exhale  
SEVENTH GRADE HEALTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

AIDS

Video -

  • "Aids, You Write The Prescription" - Tape 2 - Grades 7-12 - 40 minutes - Continental Press
  • "Aids, What Are The Risks?"
  • Part 1 - 15 minutes
    Part 2 - 15 minutes
  • Human Relations Media
  • Articles -
  • Aids Puzzle
  • Government handout on Aids information
  • Aids Challenge - Current Health
  • Ryan White Story
  • Exercise and Fitness

    Videos -

  • Training To Win - 12 minutes
  • I Hate My Body - 30 minutes
  • Obesity and Slimming - 29 minutes
  • Exercise and Shaping Up - 29 minutes
  • Why We're Killing Ourselves - 29 minutes
  • Articles -
  • Fitness For A Lifetime
  • Getting To the Heat of the Matter
  • Physical and Mental Fitness - Textbook copy
  • Exercise and Physical Fitness
  • (Chapter 5 - HBJ Silver - pages 106-125)
  • Physical Fitness and Health Text - Keeping Yourself Fit
  • (Chapter 4 - HBJ Gold - pages 78-96)
  • How is your Body Organized? Exercise the Right Way
  • (HBJ Silver - pages 52-55)
  • About Your Body
  • (Chapter 3 - HBJ Silver - pages 52-76)
  • NUTRITION
  • Dieting By the Book
  • Your Food Needs
  • Your Consumer Choices
  • First Aid

    Videos -

  • Sunburst - First Aid: Newest Techniques - Series A215
  • 8 filmstrips - 8 audio cassettes
  • Articles -
  • FIRST AID & SAFETY
  • How Accidental are Accidents
  • Safety in the Home - Chapter 9 HBJ Silver
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Top 10 Killers - Current Health Magazine
  • Ten Least Wanted: Leading Causes of Health
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    Columbus Day - No School
    Oct 14
    Fall Choral Concert
    Oct 20
    Band Parent Meeting
    Oct 21
    START Day - Early Release
    Oct 24
    1st Marking Period Ends
     
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