Course Description

The NHASA health class is a full year class that will cover the content areas of community health, consumer health, environmental health, family education, growth and development, personal health, nutrition, disease prevention, safety and substance abuse. The online course is based on the "Differentiated Health and Sexuality Education Activities Booklet" by Leslie Pettigrew and will use various types of activities such as group discussions, cooperative activities, role-play, videos, guest speakers and research projects to meet state mandates for health requirements. There will be a teacher advisor present during all class times to assist students in completing assignments. Students will meet two days a week to complete activities online and in small groups. Students will learn to access valid health information, products and services, advocate for personal, family and community health, analyze media messages, use communication skills, use decision-making skills, set goals, acquire conflict resolution skills, refusal skills, learn to manage stress and develop an appreciation for the diversity of our student body.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010-Body Organization and Systems



Hello Health Students!
I hope you are all well and healthy.....make sure you wash your hands a lot during this season of flu and colds...:)

Today I would like you to start out the class watching another brainpop movie on the human body. Click on  the following link and use the username and password I last gave you.

Brainpop movie on Human Body

After watching the movie I would like you to answer the following questions.  You may have to do a bit of research on your own.

1.  What are the different systems in the body?

2. For the following, identify the first system that is affected by the condition and then choose another body system that might also feel it's affects.
a.  Common Cold
b.  Broken Bone
c. Asthma Attack
d.  Sunburn

3.  Cells, organ systems, tissues, and organs are different levels of organization in the body.  Please list them from smallest to largest levels.
4.  What are the  four basic types of tissue in the human body?  Tell me a bit about the general function of each.

Happy Thursday!
Margot
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