Unit Block Plan East Hartford Public Schools Health Education
Core Unit: HIV/AIDS/Substance Abuse Topic:
Grade level: 12
Standards: (Healthy Lifestyle Framework)
# of Students:
Pacing (# of Lessons):
Time:
Standards
H-1.9, 3.1
H-1.1, 6.1
Description
H.1.9. Research and analyze factors that increase the risk of contracting communicable and noncommunicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hepatitis)
M.3.1. Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors
M.1.1. Explain the relationship between positive health behaviors and prevention of injury, illness, disease and premature death
M.6.1. Use a decision-making process to enhance health
Common Core Standards:
Standards Description
CCSS.RST.4.9-10,
CCSS.W.4.9-12
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and topics.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Big Idea:
Cancer affects one's overall wellness in a variety of ways.
Essential Questions:
How can restraint from use of drugs positively impact my life?
What are signs/symptoms of cancers?
Concepts & Skills:
Concepts
1. Risks of use and cancer effects.
2. Accessing information and support.
Skills
1. Identify associated cancers due to tobacco use.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programs and influences on tobacco use.
Assessment Evidence:
Activating Prior Knowledge Assessing Knowledge Gained
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Unit Block Plan East Hartford Public Schools
Learning Plan:
Class #
1.
Learning Activities
Intro to cancer
-PowerPoint
Product
Note sheet & Type 2
2.
3.
Computer lab for research project on specific type of cancer
Computer lab for research project on specific type of cancer
4.
5.
6.
Computer lab for research project on specific type of cancer
Class presentation
Class presentation
Modifications/Differentiation:
Resources:
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Textbook: Teen Health Glencoe… health.glencoe.com
Health Education
Essential Questions (DOK)
What may be the reason cancer has increased in our society?
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