How do my eyes work? What is happening on the inside of my body when I get sick? How do I get a strong body? Why does it really matter that I eat more fruits and vegetables?Are drugs really that bad for me? Why are vaccinations a big deal?
What do you want to do after high school? Do you want to travel? Do you want to build things? Do you want to meet diverse people? Do you enjoy exploring the outdoors? Anything you can think of in answer to this question is dependent on you. And a huge part of you is the health and strength of your body. That is why health education is important to all of us.
We all have a body and how we treat it influences what we are able to do and how we are able to do it every day. This class is designed to teach you how to care for your body and the relationships you have with others that will influence you as an individual. In short, this class is for you as an individual. What you learn here will directly impact your everyday lives.
So get ready to join me as we delve into the exciting realm of health education and explore the topics of drugs, human anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise, and mental and emotional health!
Check out this link to a fun website that will give a taste of some of the exciting and interesting subjects that we will be discussing in class:
http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/brainandsenses/eye/
And of course, we all know that a little humor is good for us too :)
http://www-library.ncifcrf.gov/jokes.aspx
I loved that first website....it explained complex concepts in really reader-friendly and accessible terms. It would be a good text to include on the text set. :)
ReplyDeleteI like how you emphasize how our bodies are the instruments that influence how we experience life. I wish I had a health teacher who took that approach. Sometimes I felt as though learning health was about learning facts, rather than about learning how I could leave an emotionally and physically healthy life. I think that writing or other assignments that emphasize personal application will make this discipline come alive for your students, which you seem determined to do.
Thanks for your posting!