PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WITH SEX EDUCATION ELHS.02.0.1 www.AdvancedAcademics.com Course Description
Course Objectives
PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WITH SEX EDUCATION will teach you skills to avoid harmful behaviors and live a healthy, informed, and balanced life. You will examine the mental, physical, and social aspects of health including self‐
esteem, stress reduction, conflict management, wellness, first aid, and disease. Look for your teacher’s comments when you see this icon. Teacher Blog Check out your teacher’s blog, which can be found in the classroom in ROADS. Be sure to check it out often throughout your enrollment in this course and participate by reading and reflecting on the posts and leaving comments about your reflections. Following your teacher’s blog may help you to fully understand the concepts in the course and therefore help you perform better on your course assignments. Assignment Weights Homeworks and Activities
Discussions Required Chat Papers Unit Tests Midterm Final COURSE TOTALS Suggested Course Schedule
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The suggested time frame shown below is based on learning sessions. A learning session is a 45‐minute period of time. This course should take approximately 90 learning sessions to complete, but this schedule is just a suggestion. You may work on each unit at your own pace, completing as many learning sessions as you’d like in one sitting. However, keep in mind that you must finish the entire course within the time specified by your school district. When you finish this course, you will be able to:  Measure the balance between physical, mental, and social health in your life  Identify the steps in the decision making process  Identify methods for handling peer pressure  Describe ways to cope with stressful situations  Define self‐esteem and identify factors that affect it  Describe the appropriate first aid and safety measures for a variety of situations  Identify the functions and major organs of the body’s systems  Identify the benefits of exercise  Test your personal fitness level and develop a personal fitness plan  Identify essential nutrients and describe a healthy diet  Describe the physical, mental, emotional, and social changes that occur during adolescence  Identify health risks associated with sexual activity and options you have if you choose not to participate  Identify various infectious and non‐infectious diseases including genetic disorders  Identify harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs and identify strategies for avoiding these harmful substances  Identify the major health‐related agencies and programs sponsored by the federal government ©2010 Advanced Academics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learning Session 1‐6 Content Covered Unit 1: Living a Healthy Life Your teenage years should be some of the healthiest times in your life. The health decisions you make now will affect the quality of your life in the future. Completing a wellness inventory will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses in the areas of mental, physical and social health. In this section, there will be:
2 Homeworks 10 pts
1 Unit Test 10 pts
Learning how to set goals, make decisions,
and handle peer pressure will better prepare
you for your future.
7‐12 Unit 2: Mental and Emotional Health
It’s important to learn how to communicate and express your emotions in a healthy way. In this unit you will learn to protect your mental and emotional health and how to recognize and deal with some of the most common mental illnesses. You will also learn about the importance of self‐esteem and ways to improve it. In this unit, there will be:
1 Discussion 3 pts 3 Homeworks 15 pts
1 Unit Test 10 pts
Unit 3: Stress Everyone experiences stress, but the better you understand it, the better you can manage it. In this unit you will learn what stress is, how it affects you, common defense mechanisms you use under stress, and strategies you can use to manage stress . In this unit, there will be:
2 Homeworks 10 pts 1 Required Chat 2 pts
13‐19 Remember to do the required chat before you
take the test.
1 Unit Test 10 pts
Unit 4: Dealing with Violence
It seems that every day in the media you hear about violence in our society. In this unit, you will learn how to control anger, how to deal with violence in school, including bullying, how to identify abuse, and how to resolve conflicts in your own life. In this unit, there will be:
2 Homeworks 10 pts 1 Test 10 pts
20‐26 Every day you hear alarming statistics about
violence in our society. As you study this
unit, think about what you can do to help
curb violence.
©2010 Advanced Academics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 27‐32 Unit 5: First Aid and Safety You never know when an accident will happen. In this unit, you will learn what to do in the event of a minor accident or major emergency. You will also learn how to prevent accidents when possible. In this unit, there will be:
4 Homeworks 20 pts 1 Unit Test 10 pts
Unit 6: The Body’s Systems This unit will expand your knowledge about all the many organs of your body and how they interrelate with each other to make organ systems. You will learn about the parts and function of each organ system and how the many systems are dependent on one another. In this unit, there will be:
4 Homeworks 20 pts 1 Required Chat 2 pts
33‐39 Remember to do the required chat before you
take the test.
1 Unit Test 10 pts
When studying about your own health, it is
often helpful to have an understanding of
how the parts of your body work together.
40 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WITH SEX ED Midterm Exam 15 pts 41‐47 Unit 7: Physical Fitness In this unit you will learn about the importance of exercise for fitness and overall health. Daily physical activity is necessary for total fitness, but it is important to learn how to prevent and treat injuries that can occur with any exercise routine. In this unit, there will be:
2 Homeworks 10 pts 1 Unit Test (2 Parts)
20 pts
Unit 8: Nutrition and Diet In this unit you will learn about the various components that make up a nutritional diet and learn how to apply this knowledge to your own diet. This unit will also examine different kinds of eating disorders, including the warning signs, health risks, and what can be done to help people with eating disorders. In this unit, there will be:
2 Homeworks 10 pts 1 Unit Test 10 pts
48‐53 There is some truth to the old adage “You
are what you eat.” Proper nutrition is an
important part of your overall health.
54‐60 Unit 9: Adolescent and Sexual Activity
As you pass through adolescence, you will experience a number of physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. The decisions you make during adolescence regarding sexual activity and other behaviors can have lifelong consequences. This unit will help you to make informed decisions, and give you some of the options you have if you choose not to participate in potentially harmful behaviors. In this unit, there will be:
©2010 Advanced Academics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2 Discussions 6 pts 4 Homeworks 20 pts
1 Required Chat 2 pts
Remember to do the required chat before you
take the test.
1 Unit Test 5 pts
Adolescence is a stage marked by major
physical, mental, emotional, and social
changes. If you know what to expect, you are
better prepared to navigate the maze of
adolescence and successfully reach the next
stage – adulthood.
61‐66 Unit 10: Infectious and Non‐infectious Diseases
Diseases and other medical conditions can take a toll on our bodies. Knowing the causes of various infectious and non‐infectious diseases might help you prevent them. In addition, knowing the signs and symptoms of those diseases can help you better monitor your own health. This unit gives you an overview of some of the more common diseases that attack our bodies and ways we can prevent them. In this unit, there will be:
2 Discussions 6 pts 1 Unit Test 10 pts
Unit 11: Tobacco In this unit, you will learn about tobacco products and the dangerous chemicals they include. You will explore how they affect the body and how they are all addictive. You will also learn about the dangers of secondhand smoke, and the methods used to kick the habit. In this unit, there will be:
4 Homeworks 20 pts 1 Activity 5 pts
1 Unit Test 10 pts
67‐72 Almost half a million Americans die each
year from smoking-related diseases. Don’t be
a statistic. Don’t smoke, or if you do, kick
the habit!
73‐78 Unit 12: Alcohol and Teens Alcohol has dramatic physical, mental, emotional, and social effects, and alcohol abuse is a serious problem in our country. In this unit, you will explore the effects of alcohol, particularly its effects on teens. You will also learn about organizations that work to curb alcohol abuse. In this unit, there will be:
3 Homeworks 15 pts 1 Unit Test 10 pts
©2010 Advanced Academics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 79‐83 Unit 13: Illegal Drugs People abuse drugs for a number of reasons; none of them are healthy. Substance abuse can harm a person’s physical, mental, emotional, and social health. In this unit, you will examine the use and abuse of chemical substances including medicines and illegal drugs. This will help you to make informed choices about your personal health and safety. In this unit, there will be:
1 Discussion 3 pts 2 Homeworks 10 pts
1 Required Chat 2 pts
Remember to do the required chat before you
take the test.
1 Test 10 pts
The misuse of drugs and other chemical
substances is one of the prime contributing
factors to homicide, suicide, domestic
abuse, absenteeism, and accidental death.
85‐89 Unit 14: Government Health Programs
Where can parents go for help if their circumstances have made it impossible for them to feed their children? Where can parents take their children for free immunizations? How can you get free health and safety information published by the federal government? What can an individual do to make the environment safer? In this unit you will learn about the many government agencies and programs that provide answers to these questions and services such as these. In this unit, there will be:
1 Discussion 3 pts 1 Homework 5 pts
1 Assignment 10 pts
10 pts
1 Research Paper 1 Unit Test 10 pts
90 PERSONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY WITH SEX ED Final Exam 20 pts Privacy Policy No member of the Advanced Academics staff is authorized to release student information without the written permission of the student’s parent or legal guardian. Names, images, and/or class work of Advanced Academics students will not be published in print, video/film, or on our public website without written student and guardian consent. Disability Statement If you have a disability or condition that may affect your ability to succeed in this course, please contact your teacher. It’s important that you discuss the problem with him or her so accommodations may be made to give you every opportunity to perform well. Your teacher and virtual school program coordinators are committed to helping students with disabilities succeed, and every request will be treated with respect and confidentiality. ©2010 Advanced Academics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.