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.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Respiratory System

Hello Health Bloggers!

We have looked at the cardiovascular system and cardiovascular health recently.  Today we are going to go on to the respiratory system and respiratory health.

First I would like you to research the respiratory system and it's pathway.  Find out the pathway that air takes as it travels through the body, including but not limited to the following terms:
nose
pharynx
epiglottis
larnyx
trachea
lungs
bronchi
alveoli
1. Describe this pathway, including definitions of the previous terms.
2.  The nose does three things to air as it passes through it, please tell me what those three things are.
3.  The respiratory system moves oxygen from the outside environment into the body and removes carbon dioxide and water from inside the body.  Why does the body need oxygen, what purpose does it serve for the body?
4.  Why does air rush into your body when you breathe in?   In other words, how does the diaphram help you breathe?

5.  In the US, how many people die each year from smoking related illnesses?  (Please include in your answer where you get your information)
6.  On the average, how many more years do non- smokers live than smokers?

7.  List as many smoking related or respiratory diseases that you can think of or find.

Happy Blogging, please email me your answers..........
Margot
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