Health and Bioethics

Prerequisite: Biology (may be taken concurrently with administrative consent) This course is offered every other year in school year beginning with an odd number. 10th-12th Grades, Semester, 0.5 Credits This course is designed to lay a health foundation and is especially appropriate for those considering careers in medicine or emergency services. Topics will include but are not limited to personal health, fitness & nutrition, human growth & development, and social health. The students will be expected to research, create projects and presentations, and participate in debates. Students will be provided the opportunity to receive their CPR and first aid certification. They will also investigate current and sometimes controversial topics in health including, but not limited to abortion, euthanasia, crises management, and bioethics.

Curriculum: Teacher-generated materials