6 th grade health lance sappington. about me lance richard sappington 42 years young b.a. in history...

6th Grade HealthLance Sappington

About Me• Lance Richard Sappington• 42 years young• B.A. in History from U of W • Master in Teaching from WSU-

Spokane• K-8 Endorsed, Finishing up

PE/Health Endorsement this fall• Overseas experience• 4th year at IMS-4 years at CRE-

5th grade; 8th year in District• Family business• Avid sports fan• Triathlons, CrossFit, and live a

healthy life as much as possible.

What will we cover this trimester?

• Personal health and wellness– Physical health including healthy eating, visiting

health professionals when needed, hygiene, wearing protective gear, and getting enough sleep

– Mental/emotional health including interpreting feelings, thoughts, and emotions and learning how to achieve healthy thinking

– Social health including how to relate to people at home, school, and everywhere in the world.

Tobacco

• What is tobacco?• Forms of tobacco• Cigarettes, cigars, pipes• Electronic cigarettes and smokeless tobacco• Health risks of tobacco• Tobacco addition• What this costs to society• Saying “no”

Respiratory System

• What is the respiratory system?• Basic anatomy of the system• How we breathe• Problems affecting the respiratory system

Nutrition

• Nutrients the body needs• Creating a healthy eating plan• Managing weight• Body image and eating disorders

Muscular/Skeletal System

• Basic anatomy of skeletal system-why it’s important

• Basic anatomy of the muscular system-what is its purpose? Types of muscles, how they work together

FLASH-HIV/AIDS

• Understanding puberty• Anatomy of reproductive systems• State mandated education on HIV/AIDS• Are materials are available at our district office

to examine

Internet Safety and Bullying

• What is it?• How does one stay safe on the Internet?• What is bullying? • What can one do if being bullied?

Grading

• Typically, there will be no homework unless student was absent or has not used class time wisely

• Tests, classwork including worksheets and short essays, and group projects

• Participation in light exercise such as a brief walk around campus to encourage movement throughout the day