Monday - March 29th, 2010

Today the assignment was to answer questions 1-20 on page 80-81 of Chapter 3. After the assignment we discussed Texting and Driving and watched the Zero Fatalaties video the State of Utah has put out for everyone to watch. Classes: I don't know if anyone reads this, but I will have a sub the next two days in class as I will be involved with some other teachers and their IEP's this Tuesday and Wednesday. I will still be in school, just busy with some other things. Be good for the sub! Please! :)

Tuesday March 23, 2010

Chapter 2 review questions 1-20 assignment from the book.
Write out the acronyms: IBEAR, SMART, AND STOP FROM OUR CLASS DISCUSSIONS AND NOTES.
Decision Making Video 20 minutes
Decision making assignment.
Decision Making Game: Dice try and get a 6, number paper to 100.

Communication

Friday
March 19, 2010
Today we talked about the importance of communication.
"I" messages
Body Language
Communication is the exchange of information between 2 or more people.

We split up into partners and saw a picture on a piece of paper and had to explain to our partner how to draw only talking to them with their eyes closed. Very fun!

Setting Goals

Thursday
March 18, 2010
Today we talked about the importance of setting S.M.A.R.T. goals.
SMART acronym
Specific
Measureable
Achievable
Realistic
Timely

Setting goals assignment:
3 goals - 1. Educational 2. Occupational/Job 3. Health/Wellness

answer these 5 things for each of the 3 goals.

1. Goal statement (SMART)
2. What do I need to do to reach this goal?
3. Where am I now?
4. Obstacles I may face
5. Solutions for these obstacles

Late Start - Decision Making

Today was late start for BEMS. We took a few notes on "decision making" and then we watched a video where teens were faced with making a pretty big decision.
I.B.E.A.R. acronym.
Identify
Brainstorm
Evaluate
Act
Re-evaluate (if necessary)

Chapter 1 Quiz

March 16, 2010
Today we took a 5 point quiz on chapter 1. We watched the video "Kids to Kids" where teenagers talk about the changes during the teenage years. No assignment given today.

Taking Responsiblity

Date: March 15, 2010
Today we talked about the importance of taking responsiblity for your own health from Chapter 1. We reviewed this chapter and gave a group assignment of answer questions 1-25 at the end of this chapter. Happy Monday!!

Changes During the Teenage Years

Today we discussed the changes and challenges that come with becoming an adolescent "teenager". We watched a video on some of the challenges that come with the teenage years. Assignement due on Monday is the "Parent Interview". Students must ask 3 adults (preferably parents and another adult) 10 questions about what they went through when they were teenagers. See you all Monday.
MR J

Here are the 10 Questions
1. When you were a teenager, what were your concerns or feelings on appearance?
2. Who were your friends, and what were your concerns about them?
3. What were your feelings about dating?
4. What were your feelings about school and grades?
5. How did you feel about the physical changes that were happening?
6. What kind of music did you listen to and why?
7. What did you do in your free time for fun?
8. How did you feel about your parents in your life at the time?
9. What were your greatest achievements while you were a teen?
10. What were some of your fears as a teen?

Health Triangle

Today we took notes on the Health Triangle. We had a bell ringer that was: "Write down 2 choices you have made this week that either effected your health in a positive or negative way.
We discussed what Health means and we went over a powerpoint before the worksheet on the Health Triangle. See you tomorrow.
Mr. J

Getting To Know You

We turned in our disclosures today and filled out our "getting to know you" worksheets. Students introduced their partner to the class and told us 4 or 5 things about them. This assignment is worth 5 points.

Trimester #3

Welcome to 3rd Trimester students. Today (Tuesday - March 9, 2010) we spent the class period going over the disclosure and what expecations are for my health class. Get your disclosure signed and returned by no later than Friday please. Enjoy my class. :)
Mr J

Friday - February 25th

Today we had our Food and Exercise Tracker due. 50 points at hand here kids. This assignment was announced and talked about frequently for more than 1 month. Those that didn't have it completed worked on it in the computer lab. The assignment in class today was to complete Chapter 16, Lessons 1,2,3,4 answering questions 1-5 on each lesson and turn it in. Have a great weekend. :)

Thursday - February 24th

Today we covered HIV/AIDS and took a few notes on this topic. We then spent about 30 minutes watching a STD video that focuses on practicing abstinence.

Wednesday - February 23rd

Today we covered Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections by playing a game I like to call STD/STI Bingo. We discussed about 10-15 different STDs and STIs.

Tuesday - February 23rd

Today we covered the famale reproductive anatomy and discussed the menstrual cycle in women. Worksheet handed out with diagrams and explanation of the menstrual cycle.