HEALTH

The primary goal of this course is to teach students how to use health information to make health-enhancing decisions and to help students think about the information in ways that allow them to assimilate it. To do this, critical-thinking skills are needed. The definition of health is expanded far beyond simply the absence of disease. Students will explore physical, emotional, social and environmental health topics. Mental and emotional health issues are addressed through an examination of personality development, common emotions, andmental disorders. Personal, family, and professional relationships are examined with an emphasis on social wellness and the health of the community. The overall goal of this course is to provide adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and understanding that will enable them to complete the developmental tasks necessary to move from adolescence to adulthood in ways that enhance health.

Textbooks: (purchased separately)

• Glencoe Health 2007

Workbook: (purchased separately)

• Glencoe Health - Student Activities Workbook