Course Title: Middle School Health State: TN State Course Title: Middle School Health State Standards: Tennessee Health Education Standards, Grade 7 Date of Standards: 2024 Percentage of Course Aligned: 97%
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Grade 7 Personal Wellness Nutrition
7.N.1 Evaluate how food choices are influenced by multiple factors.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 4
7.N.2 Apply dietary tools such as My Plate or Food Fact Labels to plan and employ healthy meal plans.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lessons 4, 5
7.N.3 Analyze internal and external factors that affect food choices.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lessons 2, 3
7.N.4 Synthesize lifelong nutrition and health-related fitness to enhance quality of life.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Activity
Exploring the effects of good nutrition and various influences on health by reading about the role of key Cumulative Project 1; Activities 1, 2 nutrients, such as protein, carbohydrates, etc. Identifying ways to determine nutritional values on a range of foods Activity 2 and consider best choices Examining a range of influences on health and other factors that contribute to behavior, such as Cumulative Project 1 personal values, family heredity, cultural practices, and more Researching and reporting on comparing foods and making Cumulative Project 1; Activity 2 healthier selections and reflecting on
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lifelong health influences 7.N.5 Evaluate nutrition information, products, and services and their accuracy and validity on nutrition claims.
Reading food labels and online menu guides to gain valuable information Critical Thinking 5; Activity 2 for making healthier food choices
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Unit 1: What is Health?
Lessons 4, 5
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Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 1
7.GH.2 Explain the importance of accepting responsibly for one’s own health choices and behaviors. Middle School Health
Unit 6: A Lifelong Journey
Lesson 2
7.GH.3 Describe how personal health goals can vary with changing abilities, priorities, and responsibilities.
Middle School Health
Unit 6: A Lifelong Journey
Lesson 1
7.GH.4 Describe how poor decision-making can impact person goals.
Middle School Health
Unit 6: A Lifelong Journey
Lesson 1
Examining key factors in applying good decision-making skills in the process of self-management and listing the steps for making good decisions
7.GH.5 Identify healthy and risky approaches to optimal health and weight management.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 4
Exploring the effects of good nutrition Cumulative Project 1; Activities 1, 2 and physical activity overall health .
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7.GH.6 Analyze how media influences impact on health behaviors.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 3
Exploring issues of media influences and unhealthy body image expectations and other messages regarding health matters
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Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 1
Examining puberty and the physical changes as well as the other Critical Thinking 1, 5; Discussion 1 developments, such as hormones and brain growth
General Health 7. GH.1 Describe how the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of health are interrelated.
Exploring the inter-relationships between the different dimensions of Critical Thinking 1, 2, 4, 5; Cumulative Project 1 health: physical, social, emotional, and mental Discussing steps in effective goalmaking and the effects on social, Critical Thinking 1, 3; Cumulative Project 1; Activity emotional, and physical health Learning the valuable skills of applying pros and cons when making Critical Thinking 2, 3; Cumulative Project 1; Activity decisions that affect both the self and others
Critical Thinking 1; Cumulative Project 1; Activity
Critical Thinking 2, 4; Activity 1
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Personal Hygiene 7.PH.1 Analyze the changes in hygiene required due to physical changes during adolescence.
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Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 1
Examining puberty and the physical changes as well as the other Critical Thinking 1, 5; Discussion 1 developments, such as hormones and brain growth
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Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 1
Examining positive reasons to include Cumulative Thinking 1; Activity 1 fitness to better overall health
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7.PAF.2 Describe how physical activity relates to stress management and inoculation, socialization, Middle School Health and mental acuity.
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 3
Exploring different techniques for stress management, such as getting some exercise, deep breathing, and more
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7.PAF.3 Analyze the influence of television, computer, phone, and video games on physical activity. Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lessons 1-4
Looking at the role of technology use and how it can actually be used to Critical Thinking 3, 4; Activity 1 help improve health, such as counting steps or streaming workouts
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Exploring strategies for incorporating different types of fitness and physical activities, such as using technological Critical Thinking 2, 4; Cumulative Project 1; Activity tools or partnering with a friend, 1 trying physical activities that can be done in short doses, and more
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7.PH.2 Compare personal hygiene practices and health/safety issues related to puberty (e.g., but not limited to, showering, use of sanitary products, deodorant, and cleaning of athletic gear). Physical Activity and Fitness 7.PAF.1 Describe the importance of participation in the recommended one hour of daily physical activity.
7.PAF.4 Describe moderately intense physical activities that are personally enjoyable and can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
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Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 5
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Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 2
7.DP.2 Describe means of non- communicable disease prevention (e.g., sun safety, proper nutrition, Middle School Health and exercise).
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 2
7.DP.3 Examine and differentiate the validity of health information, products, and services for disease prevention and health promotion.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 3
7.DP.4 Demonstrate through varying mediums how health can be impacted by individual choices.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 3
7.FA.1 Demonstrate appropriate actions in emergency situations (ex. Hands only CPR, Heimlich).
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Activity
7.FA.2 Explain how witnesses and bystanders can help in emergency situations.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 2
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Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 2
Cumulative Project 2
Disease Prevention 7.DP.1 Describe means of communicable disease prevention (e.g., universal precautions, vaccinations, hand washing).
Learning more about communicable diseases and how infectious agents can be spread Reading about chronic health conditions such as asthma and diabetes Analyzing media messages, both historically and currently, that have greatly affected health issues Examining factors that can influence health, such as grief, school pressure, family trauma, and more, and ways to make effective choices in an environment that is causing health problems
Activity 2
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Critical Thinking 2; Cumulative Project 2; Activity 2
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Cumulative Project 1
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Critical Thinking 1, 4; Cumulative Project 2
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Safety and Prevention First Aid Researching and reporting on available community health resources Critical Thinking 4; Activity 1 and how to perform key first aid procedures Examining different emergencies and Activity 1 appropriate actions, to take
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Prevention 7.P.1 Describe techniques used to de-escalate a threating situation.
7.P.2 Apply a decision-making process for avoiding dangerous situations.
Middle School Health
Unit 5: Looking Beyond
Lesson 1
7.P.3 Describe how the presence of certain elements increases or decreases the risk of injury (seat Middle School Health belt decreases, distracted driving increases).
Unit 5: Beyond Safety
Activity
7.P.4 Research escape strategies for situations in which weapons or other dangerous objects are present.
Unit 5: Looking Beyond
Lesson 1
7.P.5 Develop a systematic approach for reporting factors (heredity, lifestyle, and environmental) that positively or negatively impact an individual’s health. Technology Safety
Middle School Health
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Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lesson 5
Identifying key strategies for communicating through disagreement Critical Thinking 1, 2 and practicing conflict resolution skills Making decisions regarding the best actions to take to avoid dangerous or potentially harmful conditions, such Cumulative Project 5 as joining community activities or sports clubs Creating a personal safety plan that includes best practices for some Cumulative Project 5 aspect of personal or community heath Examining the dangers involved in gang-related violence and the and Critical Thinking 4 possession of weapons, including guns, and strategies for avoiding Coming up with ideas concerning a given scenario for how friends can safely report dangerous activities of Activity their friends, such as driving under the influence
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7.TS.1 Access accurate health-related information.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Activity
Using reliable sources to research and report on legitimate community Critical Thinking 4; Activity 1 health resources and how to perform key first aid procedures
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7.TS.2 Research the safe uses of social media and identify possible negative consequences of improper uses.
Middle School Health
Unit 5: Looking Beyond
Lesson 2
Identifying safe online practices, such as protecting privacy and notifying Critical Thinking 3, 5 adults of one's whereabouts.
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7.TS.3 Describe technology/social media safety and etiquette and how to apply those strategies.
Middle School Health
Unit 5: Looking Beyond
Lesson 2
Learning about best practices for optimal online safety
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Cumulative Project 1
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Cumulative Project 5
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Cumulative Project 5
7.TS.4 Identify symptoms of dependency and addiction to technology (video games, phones, social media, etc.) and the impact on oneself and others. 7.TS.5 Evaluate how media influences mental, emotional, and social health; personal values attitudes, beliefs, and health behaviors.
Not Met Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 3
Analyzing media messages, both historically and currently, that have greatly affected health issues
Middle School Health
Unit 5: Beyond Safety
Activity
Creating a personal safety plan that includes best practices for some aspect of personal or community heath
Vehicle Occupant Safety 7.VOS.1 Demonstrate best practice while occupying a vehicle (e.g., distracted driving, impaired driving, seat belt safety, appropriate seating arrangement, and pedestrians). Water Safety 7.WS.1 Explain ways to reduce the risk of injuries in and around water. Human Growth & Development Anatomy & Physiology
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7.AP.1 Analyze and explain the impact of personal health behaviors on the functioning of the human body.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
7.AP.2 Describe the human cycle of reproduction, birth, growth, aging, and death.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 4
7.PA.1 Discuss how changes during puberty affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 1
7.PA.2 Describe and demonstrate understanding of the development characteristics of adolescence, including physical and emotional changes.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 1
7.PA.3 Differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources of information regarding human growth and development.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Activity
7.PR.1 Compare and contrast the effects of teen pregnancy on personal health.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 4
7.PR.2 Describe how puberty prepares the human body to reproduce.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
7.PR.3 Identify the positive benefits of abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 4
7.PR.4 Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to convey feelings and goals regarding pregnancy.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 4
7.PR.5 Identify a trusted adult to discuss making good choices when it comes to preventing pregnancy.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 5
7.R.7 Identify signs and symptoms of child abuse and sexual abuse, including human trafficking and Middle School Health abuse that may occur in the home.
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 5
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lessons 1-4
Investigating the roots of different health behaviors, such as personal values, beliefs, family habits, peer influences, and more, and how these affect health choices Understanding making decisions regarding reproduction and the different stages of pregnancy
Cumulative Project 1
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Critical Thinking 5; Cumulative Project 3
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Puberty & Adolescent Development Examining puberty and the physical changes as well as the other Critical Thinking 1, 5; Discussion 1 developments, such as hormones and brain growth Examining puberty and teen years and the physical changes as well as Critical Thinking 1, 5; Discussion 1 the other developments, such as hormones and brain growth Using reliable sources to research and report on legitimate community Critical Thinking 4; Activity 1 health resources and how to perform key first aid procedures
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Pregnancy & Reproduction
Lesson 1
Learning more about the channels posed by teen pregnancies, physical, emotional, financial, and social Examining puberty and the physical changes as well as the other developments, such as hormones and brain growth Discussing abstinence as a viable choice for preventing unwanted teen pregnancies Learning more about the decisionmaking processes involved when considering being sexually active, including risks of pregnancy Discussing the importance of talking with a trusted adult as a critical first step if in an unhealthy relationship or potentially dangerous situation
Critical Thinking 5; Activity 2
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Critical Thinking 1, 5; Discussion 1
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Activity 3; Discussion 2
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Activity 3
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Cumulative Project 3
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Examining instances of abuse, including trafficking, and discussing ways to help prevent children from being abuse victims
Cumulative Project 1
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Learning more about communicable diseases and how infectious agents can be spread
Activity 2
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Relationships
Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV 7.STI.1 Describe ways diseases are spread and prevented.
Middle School Health
Lesson 2
7.STI.2 Analyze the immune system in terms of the organs, functions, and their connection to HIV/STIs.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 4
7.STI.3 Identify modes (age appropriate) of HIV transmission, as well as ways to prevent transmission.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 4
7.STI.4 Describe risky behaviors and situations that could lead to pressure for sexual activity and to Middle School Health the risk of contracting HIV and other STIs. Substance Use & Abuse Core Concepts 7.CC.1 Compare differences between legal and illegal prescription drug use and consequences.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 4
Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lesson 4
Examining the connection between HIV and other STIs and the immune Activities 1, 2 system Explaining different modes of transmission and symptoms of HIV Activities 1, 2 and other STIs and STDs Defining and explaining different STIs Activities 1, 2 and STDs
Identifying guiding rules for safe prescribed medication use and identifying common ones that are often misused
Critical Thinking 2, 3
7.CC.2 Analyze data that supports most middle schoolers are not using substances.
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7.CC.3 Demonstrate knowledge of positive and negative influences on substance use.
Middle School Health
Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lesson 1
7.CC.4 Research strategies companies use to target youth and influence their usage of vaping.
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Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lesson 2
7.EA.1 Evaluate short- and long-term effects of substance use on an individual’s eleven body systems, including cosmetic consequences.
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Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lessons 1-4
7.EA.2 Articulate the benefits of remaining substance use free (including vapes).
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Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lessons 1-4
7.EA.3 Explain how addiction negatively impacts physical and mental health in short- and longterm time frames.
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Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Activity
7.EA.4 Explain the similarity between underage alcohol consumption and/or the use of tobacco, vapes, and other drugs with addiction to opioids.
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Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lessons 104
7.RR.1 Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal assertive ways to refuse substances that pose a health risk.
Middle School Health
Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lesson 5
7.RR.2 Distinguish ways to keep oneself safe if around another individual under the influence or overdosing (seek trusted adult, be aware of potential Fentanyl exposures).
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Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 5
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Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lesson 5
7.MH.1 Attribute a positive body image to a healthy self-esteem and the avoidance of risky health behaviors.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lesson 3
7.MH.2 Compare and contrast characteristics of mentally healthy vs. mentally unhealthy.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 3
7.MH.3 Explain why getting help for mental, emotional, social health is appropriate and necessary. Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Activity
7.MH.4 Explore common mental health conditions and internal and external in-fluences (i.e., genetics, brain chemistry, social media, etc.).
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
Lessons 2, 3
7.MH.5 Describe the signs and symptoms, causes, triggers, and health effects of stress, loss, depression, and anxiety, and compare healthy and unhealthy coping skills.
Middle School Health
Unit 2: My Body and My Mind
Lesson 3
Examining the role of peer group pressure, and other social influences, Critical Thinking 1; Activity on encouraging the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs Exploring the dangers of vaping and Cumulative Project 4 the need for much more research
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Effects & Addiction Examining some of the effects of alcohol, nicotine, and drug misuse on Critical Thinking 1, 4; Cumulative Project 4; Activity the physical, mental, and social health Learning more about the way substance abuse can affect overall health, and writing a reflection that Cumulative Project 4 also looks ats alternate methods of avoiding these effects Researching and reporting on signs of addiction and strategies for Cumulative Project 4 combating it, including looking at available resources Investigating the many interrelated factors involved in abuse of alcohol, Critical Thinking 1, 2, 3, 5; Cumulative Project 4 tobacco, and drugs
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Refusal & Risk Reduction Discussing and sharing ways students can refuse harmful substances while Discussion 4 still fitting in Discussing the importance of talking with a trusted adult as a critical first Cumulative Project 3 step if in an unhealthy relationship or potentially dangerous situation
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Community Resources and Substance Use Recovery 7.CRR.1 Compile valid resources regarding knowledge and information related to drug use and abuse.
Researching and reporting on reliable resources for help with substance Critical Thinking 2; Cumulative Project 4 abuse issues
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Mental, Emotional, Social Health Mental Health
Conflict Resolution
Investigating the dangers involved in letting media overinfluence warped views regarding body image Exploring aspects of mental health, including the effects pf anxiety, stress, and trauma, and methods to help deal with these to restore full mental health Researching and compiling a list of available and helpful community health resources teens can turn to with questions Examining a range of influences on health and other factors that contribute to behavior, such as personal values, family heredity, cultural practices, and more Exploring conditions that can affect mental health, including anxiety, stress, and trauma, and methods to help deal with these
Critical Thinking 5
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Cumulative Project 2
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Activity 1
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Cumulative Project 1
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Cumulative Project 2
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7.CR.1 Explain effective conflict management and resolution strategies.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 2
Identifying key strategies for communicating through disagreement Critical Thinking 1, 2 and practicing conflict resolution skills
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7.CR.2 Practice effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills with others.
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Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 2
Learning more about effective communication methods, in speaking Critical Thinking 2; Activity 3 and listening, to express feelings and intentions
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7.CR.3 Apply refusal and negotiation skills to avoid or reduce mental, emotional, social health risks. Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 3
Exploring important discussions when considering becoming sexually active, Critical Thinking 4, 5; Activity 3 as well as the importance of boundaries and one's ability to say no.
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7.CR.4 Discuss the harmful effects of violent behaviors, and describe the similarities between them Middle School Health (e.g., bullying, hazing, fighting, verbal abuse).
Unit 5: Looking Beyond
7.CR.5 Demonstrate ways to communicate respect for diversity.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 2
7.SH.1 Identify how culture, familial, and personal values and beliefs affect future decision.
Middle School Health
Unit 1: What is Health?
7.SH.2 Compare and contrast the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 5
7.SH.2 Identify that there are individual differences in relationships such as appearance or gender roles.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lessons 1-5
Lesson 3
Learning more about bullying and cyberbullying and discussing steps Activity students can take to collaborate and combat it Learning more about perspective taking and using thoughtful effective Critical Thinking 2; Activity 3 communication methods
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Social Health Lessons 1-4
7.SH.4 Examine adverse childhood experiences and positive childhood experiences and how to build Middle School Health resiliency.
Unit 6: A Lifelong Journey
Lesson 3
7.SH.5 Identify trusted adults to report to if individuals are in danger of hurting themselves of others.
Middle School Health
Unit 4: Weighty Decisions
Lesson 5
7.SH.6 Practice asking a trusted adult for help with mental, emotional, social health problems.
Middle School Health
Unit 3: Relationships That Rock Lesson 5
Investigating the many influences on all aspects of health from family, media, friends, culture, and more
Cumulative Project 1
Examining those red flags that often lead to unhealthy relationships, such Critical Thinking 3; Cumulative Project 4 as any hint of abuse, non-consensual acts, any threat of violence, and more Exploring a range of issues regarding relationships, from understanding personal identification to acting on beliefs and values, and more Learning more about resiliency and how that connects with lifetime decision-making Identifying those adults who can be trusted if a friend is in grave danger of self harm, such as a teacher, parent, or another known adult. Discussing the importance of talking with a trusted adult as a critical first step if in an unhealthy relationship or potentially dangerous situation
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Critical Thinking 1, 2, 3; Discussion 1
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Critical Thinking 3; Cumulative Project 6
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Critical Thinking 2, 4; Cumulative Project 4
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Cumulative Project 3
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