Category Archives: 8th Grade Health

J11- Are drugs a good thing or a bad thing? Why?J12- What’s the difference between drugs and medicine?J13-What is the difference between a reasonable and unreasonable risk?J14- What is the difference between drug misuse and abuse?J15- Do you consider yourself … Continue reading →

ANTI-POSTERS                     DUE DATE:  November 4th, 2013 Our health class is discussing the affects of tobacco, alcohol and drugs.  Each student will create an anti-poster as a project dealing with one of these topics. You will be required to choose one … Continue reading →

J1- Why do teenagers start smoking? List 3 reasons.J2- List 3 risk factors and 3 protective factors that pertain to you.J3- Why does the tobacco industry (Big Tobacco) target teens?J4- List 4 body systems that tobacco/smoking affects and 1 effect … Continue reading →

Substance Abuse Prevention Unit VocabularyIllicit- not permitted, unlawful.Addiction- compulsive physical and psychological need for, and use of, a habit-forming substance.Risk Factors- traits that predict vulnerability toward drug use.Protective factors- traits that predict lower vulnerability toward drug use.Tolerance- when the person … Continue reading →

J15- What are some diseases or illness that are associated with food and nutrition? J16- List and briefly describe the 2 different eating disorders.J17- List 3 risk factors for eating disorders.J18-What are some physical activities that you did over the … Continue reading →

J10- As you tracked your veggie/fruit intake and activity, what have you noticed? What could you change?J11- What do you think about your portion sizes?J12- List 3 thing you’ve learned so far in the nutrition unit.J13- What do we need … Continue reading →

Nutrition Unit Vocabulary WordsCardiovascular- the body system involving the heart, blood, and blood vessels.Nutrient- a component in foods that helps the body provide energy and healing.Fiber- a dietary component of grains, fruits, and vegetables that helps promote a healthy digestive … Continue reading →

J6- Should BMI (Body Mass Index) be done in schools? (per news article)J7- List four things you’ve done this week to help prevent disease/illness?J8- List three things you’ve learned from the Disease/Illness Prevention Unit that you have or will apply … Continue reading →

J1- List 5 things you do on a regular basis to stay healthy.J2- Are there any illnesses or diseases that you are at risk for due to either genetics or lifestyle? Explain.J3- Take the Disease Prevention and Better Health Quiz … Continue reading →