30 Nov 11

Today we finished watching the Truth or Dare video about tobacco. The students are reminded that if they did not pass the last test, were not here, or would like the opportunity to retake the test (60-70%) they must take the test over before the end of the day on Friday.

28-29 Nov

Yesterday and today we started and today completed Chapter 22 (Tobacco) in the text. Today we had a journal entry that asked: How do you view a perfect date. Imagine it if you have to.

Health Articles were also assigned this week as well. The papers were handed back, including the last test. Many students will need to re-take this test asap, as well as some students needing to take it for the first time.

21 Nov

Today we went over Infectious disease notes and the students were given the opportunity to look up information on Edward Jenner and his discovery of the Small Pox vaccination. It is due tomorrow and must be legitimate information.

18 November 11

Today the students turned in their completed vocabulary and then they worked on finishing their PSA's or the work for chapter 26. We had a short day due to the Pep Assembly today.

14-17 Nov 11

So sorry for slacking on the posting, but here's what we've done thus far: MONDAY-I collected the Journal entries from 10/6 on, and then we continued reading chapter 26. TUESDAY, they had a JOURNAL ENTRY(WHAT WOULD YOU ASK SANTA FOR FOR ANOTHER PERSON) and of course we continued and some classes finished reading Chapter 26. WEDNESDAY-Once we finished reading Chapter 26 the students were assigned the Chapter review number 1-10 and also to complete the writing critically question #1 on a separate piece of paper. They will be up for getting their writings used as a PSA said over the loud speakers during school announcements.

VOCAB WAS ASSIGNED AS WELL: fatal, gyrate, hepatitis, irate, kaput, laceration, monarchy, occurence, lucid, jugular. Words are as always to be defined and used in sentences. And are due on Friday.

10 Nov 11

Today the students presented their health articles.

8 Nov 11

The students finished working on the Chapter review from yesterday Chapter 24 RTF 1-11. They are reminded that their health articles are due on Thursday.

7 Nov 11

Today the students finished reading the Chapter 24 in the text. They also began working on the Recalling the Facts questions in the Chapter review today. They will be given time tomorrow to finish the assignment. This week's health article is due on Thursday due to our not being in school on Friday.

1-3 Nov

1 Nov-the students had a test covering Chapter 4.
2-Nov-the tests were graded and passed back, they had SSR for the remainder of the class period.
3 Nov-Today the students and I read Chapter 24 in the text (Communicable diseases). We read Sections 1+2 today and will finish either tomorrow or Monday.
Vocab is due tomorrow.

31 October 11

Today the students were given a JOURNAL ENTRY: If you could change places with anyone in your life for 24 hours who would you choose and why?
They were also given the opportunity to present their health articles if they did not on Friday because of their reward day. They then used the rest of the class time to study for their test tomorrow covering Chapter 4.

26-27 October

Yesterday the students were given the opportunity to read and participate in SSR/SSW or work on something conducive to learning for the entire class period. They were also encouraged to complete their health article assignment.
Today-Thursday, we watched an episode of Intervention that dealt with a War Veteran's struggle with alcohol. They did not need to take notes, so the additional normally required health article is not necessary. YOU are reminded that the health Articles are due tomorrow without regard to your status for attendance this week. YOU MUST BE PREPARED TOMORROW to present and turn in your health article. No exceptions! 70% rule in effect as always, and now that we have equipment....I hope you will all do your work.

24-25 October

Monday the students and I read the remaining Chapter 22 text and they began working on the chapter review. #'s 1-11 Recalling the Facts 4,5+8 and STP 1 +2. They are to write out the questions or paraphrase as usual. They also have a health article that is due on Friday. I recieved some sports equipment and am using that as extra incentive for the kids to get the 70% rule met so that they can actually use the equipment when they earn the free time!

21 Oct.

Today the students had a trivia in first period only. The other classes will have both trivia and journal on Monday. They turned in their vocabs today and were rewarded with a free day for getting 70% participation. Big ups to 5th period, for the second week in a row! Keep it up all of you, you are doing great!

20 October

18-19 October the students went over some alcohol information. They turned in their notes for credit from the video Smashed. They had a trivia question as well. We took an alcohol information pre-test and went over the answers.
20 October- today the kids had a Journal entry that asked about the perception of others of them. Based on the allen iverson story in Hatemail from cheerleaders. They also took notes from the board based on Alcohol information.

16 October

Today the kids were assigned Vocab that is due on Friday: Abscess, Quadriplegic, Tolerate, Viable, Rubbish, Skeptic, Utilize, Waddle, Pneumonia and Xenophobe. They are to write the definitions and use them in health related sentences if at all possible. They also watched the first portion of Smashed dealing with teen alcohol abuse. They took notes in their composition book.

10-11 October

Monday the students had a journal entry based on a quote that I read to them from We Beat the Streets. They then began working on chapter 4 chapter review questions 1-15 writing out or paraphrasing the questions.

Tuesday they worked on finishing Chapter 4 text work. If they had time left they could work on the health article that is due on THURSDAY...

6 October

Today the students worked on reading at least two more sections of chapter 4 in the text and wrote notes over the reading material. They also had a Journal entry: what is the most thrilling/exciting thing you've ever done or hope to do? They were reminded that their vocabulary is due tomorrow with the 70% rule in effect!

5 Oct 11

Today the students made sure they had their vocab words written down. Had a trivia question, and turned in their journal entries if they were absent on Tuesday. They began reading and summarizing lesson 1 of chapter 6 in the text book.

3-4 Oct 11

Monday and Tuesday the students presented their Test subjects. On Tuesday they did the same and also had a Journal Entry: Why do or don't you go to support your fellow classmates at their school events?
Vocab was assigned on Monday and it is due on Friday as always. Don't forget the Definitions and Sentences for full credit. The 70% rule is in effect! It must be done at 100% for me to count it. Here are the words: Abhor, Blemish, Debridement, Eczema, Grandiose, Ultimatum, Virtue, Waive, Yarmulke and Zen (as in Zen Buddhism)

29 Sept 11

Today, since most of the kids were not prepared to present their health articles I allowed them to work on their Test/presentation. They had to show marked progress on it in order to leave the classroom. This is the last day in class that they will have to work on it, it is due on Monday. Regardless of whether their partners are present, they must be presented on Monday.
JOURNAL: How would feel if I docked your grade for saying God Bless You in class after someone sneezed. (a California Health teacher has done this to his students claiming that it causes disruptions)

26-28 Sept

Sorry I've not updated the blog for a couple of days. My bad! Here's what's been happening. Thursday the kids had a sub and were supposed to work on Chapter 6 but that did not happen, they were read from Jacee Dugard's book instead.
So Friday we began reading Chapter 6 and they had a Journal Question that asked: Would you not bathe or shower, or brush your teeth for 3 months for 20,000 dollars.
Monday we finished reading the chapter.
Tuesday they worked on completing the chapter review RTF 1-12 and it was due at the end of class. Wednesday they worked in pairs on their Test Presentation for Monday. We went to the library to help gather information. Thursday the HEALTH ARTICLE IS DUE!

21 Sept

Today the students were read a story from Hate Mail From Cheerleaders about obesity, nutrition and physical activity in kids. I asked them to respond to the reading by either talking about one of those topics. We also had a pop quiz today covering the first two chapters that we have covered. Vocab is due on Friday.

20 Sept 11

Today the students were reminded to take down the vocab words that are listed on the board. They are reminded to include definitions and sentences. They watched I Eat 33,000 calories a day. If you missed the video, you can do a health article dealing with nutrition or obesity to make up for the missed points. As the students had to take notes for credit. Tomorrow is SSR.

19 Sept 11

Today the kids had a trivia question. They will have vocab assigned today: Ailment, Belch, Carotid, Duress, Erratic, Famine, Humiliate, Wither and Vocation. They are to define each word and use each in a health related sentence.

We also went over the BMR Calculation: http://msaddisonshealth.blogspot.com/2010/10/6-october.html

BMI=
wt/2.2 = ___ kg
Ht (in feet) convert to inches (multiply by 12)
convert inches to meters (divide by 39.4)
square meters
FORMULA KG/M2

16 Sept 11

today the students did a short Journal/writing assignment that asked: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO GET A GOOD EDUCATION? environment, social, physical, mental, emotional?
They then presented their health articles.

remember if you are not present on the day of the health article presentations...you must be prepared to present on MONDAY....NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

Excused absence work is due to me within the number of days you were absent. I.E. gone one day, you have one extra day to complete the assignment.

15 Sept

Today is parent teacher conferences so it was a short day today. The students worked on the chapter 5 chapt review #'s 1-12 RTF 4,7,10 adn stp 1-2. They did not have to write out the questions this time. HEALTH ARTICLE DUE TOMORROW.

HERE IS THE LINK TO HOW TO ACCESS THE TEXT BOOK. http://msaddisonshealth.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-access-textbook.html

14 Sept

Today we finished reading the Nutrition chapter (chapter 5). The students were allowed to work on their classwork when they were done reading the chapter. The grades were updated and posted. They had a JOURNAL ENTRY -WOULD YOU ACCEPT $1 MILLION TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY AND NEVER RETURN? WHERE WOULD YOU RELOCATE? IF NOT, WHY NOT?

12-13 Sept

Monday and Tuesday we worked on reading chapter 5 (nutrition) in our texts. The tests were passed back and the students that are required to re-take the test will do so by tomorrow LUNCH TIME. The students that want to improve their grade will also have until tomorrow (wednesday). They had a journal entry Monday as well, which asked: If you could take a 1-month trip anywhere in the world(money is no object), where would you go and what would you do?
HEALTH ARTICLES ARE DUE FRIDAY.

9 Sept 11

Today I went over my class expectations once again. Urging the use of the class blog. This Blog! I've urged them to utilize this blog as a means to help keep them on track with what's going on in class in case they are absent. I've only had a few students tell me that they are indeed checking this site often. I reminded them of the rules I've set forth for the class as well as any discipline strategies I might employ. I also urged them to get reading their books for extra credit. The book reviews are due on 24 SEPTEMBER 11. They must be typed for credit. I will NOT accept hand written work.

8 Sept

Today the students had a test covering Chapter 1 and some questions from the movie Sicko. They had a Journal entry: If you could choose the manner of your death, what would it be and why?

7 Sept

Today the students worked on a writing prompt that stated: You go home to find your bags packed and the locks changed and no one home. What happened? The students were to tell the fictional backstory that led to this happening. They had to write one page and had the length of the class period to complete the assignment. They also had a trivia question.

6 September

Today we did some housekeeping to get everything in order. I made sure I had all the students Journals and trivia collection. I gave out information for the Health and Wellness Camp in late September. I gave out passes for last weeks attendance, and we went over the chapter 1 text questions. They were also assigned VOCAB that I have previously listed here, but here they are again: Abattoir, Bulimia, Candro, Daze, Emphysema, Foe, Gluten, Holistic, Illegible and Jurisdiction. The words are to be defined and written in health related sentences as much as possible. They are still due THIS Friday.

1 Sept 11

Today we finished Sicko and the kids had a trivia question. They were also reminded for the umpteenth time that their health articles are due on Friday. Also that they may want to consider doing the book review for extra credit.

31 August

Today the students had a JOURNAL ENTRY: that asked would they stick by a friend that became disabled by accident or by their own hand?
We are nearly done watching Sicko and will finish tomorrow. They are reminded that the health articles are due tomorrow. Grades are updated and posted in the computer and classroom.

30 August

Today the students continued watching Sicko and taking notes as required. They had a trivia question today and will continue with the movie tomorrow. Maybe finishing it up then.

29 August

Today the students had a JOURNAL ENTRY that asked what was the most scary, interesting, fun thing that has every happened to you. The health article is assigned for Friday and we began watching SICKO by Michael Moore. The students are required to take at least 10 notes per viewing session as they will be checked at the conclusion for points.

26 August

Today the students presented their Health Component collages, turned in their vocabulary for the week and were reminded of the extra credit donations to the classroom deadline of Monday.

25 August

JOURNAL ENTRY: If you were guaranteed honest answers to any 3 questions, who would you question and what would you ask?

They were given the opportunity to finish their Chapter 1 book work if they were not given the opportunity to finish yesterday.

They were also reminded that their vocab is due tomorrow.

They also worked on their 6 components of health collage in groups of three.

Suggested titles for Book Review

Hot Lights Cold Steel, True stories from a surgeon's first year-Michael Collins

The Blood of Strangers, stories from the ER-Frank Huyler

Fast Food Nation-Eric Schlosser

Parched (a memoir)-Heather King

Thin-Lauren Greenfield

Annie's Baby, The diary of an anonymous pregnant teen-Beatrice Sparks

Sickened-Julie Gregory

The Last Lecture-Randy Pausch

The Cradle Will Fall-Michelle Remington

HOW TO ACCESS THE TEXTBOOK

Go to Glencoe.com
Select your state (AZ)
click student/parent
select health/fitness from drop down menu
click enter
Select High School health
select 2007
click on Student center
from this area you can select the activities we went over in class, like on-line quizzes, flash cards, puzzles etc.
If you want to get to the actual text do this:
Click on the Online Student Edition
Click it again on the right side
will ask for this access code (F9E366EBB5)
THIS WILL THEN LOAD YOUR TEXT BOOK.

24 August

Today the students and I went over how to access the text book from the internet and the components that are contained there. They had a trivia question today as well. We also went over some of the titles for the book review (they are encouraged to find a book to read for extra credit) The book just has to be factually sound and based on a health related topic. I will provide the list we went over later. Finally, they worked on finishing their work in the textbooks from Chapter 1 with the time left over (with the knowledge that if they didn't finish in class they now can finish at home by accessing the book on the internet.)

23 August

Today the students were assigned: SUPPLEMENT, AFFILIATION, CONSUMER, INTROVERT, EVIDENT, EDEMA, ALLERGEN, RIVAL, MAJORITY, CLARIFY. Students are to define the words and them in health related sentences.

JOURNAL ENTRY-If you could have the starring role in any movie, what would it be and why.

Finished reading Chapter 1 and Chapter review #'s 1-11 RTF 2, 5 + 8 were assigned. Students were asked to write out or paraphrase each question.

Grades were posted.

22 August

Today the students who did not present their health articles or turn in their blog assignment did so today. They were assigned book numbers for use in the classroom. We read the first section of chapter 1 in the text. I put the completed/graded work in the computer and also put the grade report up on the board for their perusal. We also talked about the extra credit opportunities that are nearing the end. The donations to the classroom are due before the 29th. The extra credit book review is due before the end of the first four weeks.

8/17-18

Wednesday-the students participated in SSR while I did some housekeeping with the computer and making the grade(kids filled out my index card of info.). Blog assignment and Health Article assignments due on Friday.
They also had a journal entry that asked WHAT WAS THE BEST DAY SPENT WITH A FAMILY MEMBER?
Thursday-Today most of the classes turned in their Blog assignments. They had a trivia question today. They are reminded that the health articles are due tomorrow (Friday without fail) . We went over our initial Health Unit key terms and discussed them.

WELCOME TO HEALTH CLASS!

I wanted to first start off by saying welcome to Health Class! I know that we will have a good time in class this semester and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. I hope to build great working relationships with you all. I promise you, you will learn a lot in this class and hopefully enjoy yourself while doing it. Anywhoooo.....Here's your assignment: On a piece of paper write down the following information: Ms. Addison's Favorite Things. Restaurant: La Parilla Suiza, Deserts: Creme brulee-B&R's Gold Medal Ribbon ice cream, Music: Lauren Hill,Vintage Michael Jackson,Vintage Prince,Metallica (you read it right!) Movies: Crimson Tide (My husband Denzel),Jerry Maguire,The Fugitive,The Tyler Perry Madea Series. Celebs: Jada Pinkett-Smith,Chef Gordon Ramsey (my other husband) and Paula Deen. I told you that you'd learn a lot about me! See ya in class tomorrow....with bells on, I'm sure! Don't forget to get your composition book and reading materials SOON! Also don't forget the EXC donations to the classroom for 10 points (hand sanitizer, tissues, magazines or books)

HEALTH ARTICLE DUE FRIDAY!!!!

18 May 2011

Today the students and I went over the final. Word for word! They had the remainder of the short period to look up and study any questions they were unclear about. They will have their final on Friday.

16 May 2011

Today the students went over the anatomy worksheets for the male and female bodies. We will go over the worksheets tomorrow and go over the final on Wednesday. They were also given their 4th quarter grades along with the grade requirements for the final.

12 May 11

Today the students completed the Chapt. 10 Chapt. Review #'s 1-10. They were also given time to study for the Final on the 20th. Papers were all passed back and grades posted. Tomorrow I will collect the Journal entries and include today's bookwork in the grades for the final grades to be calculated for the final. Here are the Journals you should have: WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAD ONE HOUR TO LIVE? IF YOU WERE 18 AND COULD CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT YOUR BODY, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE IF ANYTHING? HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF SOMEONE LIED TO YOU FOR 6 MONTHS STRAIGHT? WHAT'S THE ONE "GOOD" THING YOU'VE EVER DONE? WHAT'S THE NICEST THING YOUR MOM EVER DID FOR YOU?


YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR FINAL STUDY GUIDES AND BE STUDYING FOR YOU FINAL FOR THESE LAST DAYS!

9-10 May

Yesterday we had an awesome presentation by Stay Sharp through Teen Challenge. It was awesome!
Today the students read on their own chapter 10 while I continued grading their research papers.
No vocab or health article was assigned just yet.

5 May 11

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Journal entry: what is one of the most awesome things your mom (or mom-like person) has ever done for you? (what made you say: dang! My mama, tia, nana is so awesome! Today the students were given the opportunity to make up a selected few assignments that they are currently missing for half credit. The work is due tomorrow regardless of attendance and NO work will be accepted after the bell rings for each class. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! They will have time in class tomorrow to complete the assignments

28 April

Today and yesterday the students were in the computer labs working on their papers. They will not be going to the computer labs Friday. They will instead be working on their papers in the classroom and formulating their plans of attack. There was no vocab or health article due this week due to the paper, but next week a health article will be due.

26 April 11

Today the students had a JOURNAL entry that asked if they had someone in their school that could pull the trick that the young lady did in D.C (telling everyone for 6 months that she was pregnant) would they pull off a stunt like that? How would they feel is someone they knew pulled the stunt and what would they do if they could get away with it?
We also went to the computer lab to begin working on their drug research paper. Any topic is available with the exception of Marijuana. We will be going back to the computer lab for the remainder of the week, and the paper is due on Monday.

4/20/11

Today the students had twenty minutes of SSR followed by review of the Drug Unit. They turned in their vocab today as well. Happy Spring Break! And I'll see you NEXT TUESDAY!!!!

18-19 April 11

Yesterday the students took down the drug information from Friday if they had not gotten it down that day. They had a journal entry that asked if they could make any changes to their body once they turned 18 (no parent permission or money) what would they do if anything?
They also worked on their drug worksheet that was turned in at the end of the day if completed.
Today the students had a trivia and were reminded that the vocab is due tomorrow. They also had the first installment of workout Wednesday (on Tuesday) walking two laps and doing two stadiums before returning to class.

14-15 April

Yesterday the students had a JOURNAL ENTRY that asked if you knew you had only hours to live, what would your message be to your family or friends. They also began working on Chapter 23 bookwork #5-14 and RTF 2, 7 and 11. Writing out or paraphrasing each question for full credit.

13 April 11

Today the students presented their health articles and we read section four of chapter 23 today. I also made sure that I had everyone's journals and trivia collected before grading day on Thursday.

12 April

Today the students had a trivia question, and the journal/trivia was collected today as well. We collected the entries from 3-9 to yesterday's entry. Health articles are due tomorrow.

11 April 11

Today the students had a journal entry that they had to complete that said: I wish I could forget the time I ....... because...... (entries are to be on paragraph in length for full credit) Health articles are due this Wednesday. No exceptions NO excuses! We also read the first lesson of Chapter 23 starting on page 586. Papers and passes were passed out and the tests were graded and grades were updated in the computer.

23-24 Mar

Wednesday the students turned in their vocab. If they reached 70% participation they were given a free day, if not the students that did not do their work walked the track for the class period.
Thursday the students worked on the chapter review for chapter 22. #'s 5-11 and RTF 2,5,7 +8 STP 1+2

22 Mar

Today the kids had a trivia question about Salvia. They also were asked to finish their note taking summaries from Chapter 22. Their Vocab is due tomorrow, and the notes from the chapter will be collected for points tomorrow. Also, the class picture was taken today...Monkey was present too! :)

21 Mar 11

Today the students began reading Chapter 22 (pg 562) their assignment was to read and summarize each section in their note section of their composition books for credit. The quarter grades were posted, seats changed and discussion about the final outcome of grades for the quarter was had. They had a JOURNAL Entry: that asked if they would choose to have plastic surgery or have the services of a chaffeur, maid, cook or secretary for five years? Why or why not?
VOCAB ASSIGNED: Militia, necessity, obstruction, pharmaceutical, rhetorical, seclude, thrice, uproar, viable, wither, yarmulke. Words are to be defined and used in sentences for full credit.

DUE WEDNESDAY!!!!!

15-16 Mar 11

Yesterday the students and I went over some alcohol information. The health article was assigned for Thursday (tomorrow). Wednesday the students went over more alcohol information as well. Monday I was out and the students worked on Chapter 8's review questions from RTF #'s 7-12 and STP #'s 1+2.
Grades will be updated on Thursday as the Quarter ends on Friday. Students are reminded that this is a SEMESTER class and poor performance first quarter can be overcome by a stellar second quarter performance. DON'T GIVE UP YET!!!!! YOU CAN STILL DO IT!

10 Mar 11

Today the students had a trivia question. They also had an Essay that asked: How I feel about teachers losing their jobs because of poor student achievement. Essay must be one page in length and will be graded on content.

9 Mar 11

Today the students turned in their vocabulary and worked on any other work they needed to complete or read for the remainder of the day.

8 Mar 11

Today the students had a Journal Entry that asked: Is there anyone in the world that you would give an organ to? who and under what circumstances would that occur.
They also worked on completing the Chapter review for Chapter 21 on Pg 558. The assignment was 1-9 and RTF 2,4,9 and 10. They were to write out or paraphrase each of those questions for full credit.
Tomorrow their vocab is due, and if they reach 80% turn in rate, they will have Friday to work on any work they may have missed for half credit.

7 March 11

Today the classes finished watching Thank You for Smoking. I collected the journal entries of those that were not present on Friday, Health articles were presented by those same students and notes were collected from the movie for points. The vocab was assigned today and is due on Wednesday. If the students reach 80% on Wednesday they will receive a free day on Friday to work on any missing assignments for half credit. The words are: aerate, bigamy, circumcision, dictator, edema, fibrous, gimmick, histrionics, ignoramus, jinx, kibbutz, leprosy.

4 Mar 11

Today the students presented their health articles, I collected their trivia and journal assignments. The vocab due next WEDNESDAY is: 1. Aerate, bigamy, circumcision, dictator, edema, fibrous, gimmick, histrionics, ignoramus, jinx, kibbutz, leprosyd their health articles, I collected their journal and trivia assignments. The words are to be defined and use in a sentence for full credit.

3 Mar 11

We've had a lot going on the last couple of days. We had Rodeo Break at the end of the month, and we just had AIMS testing Tues and Wednesday of this week. So the class on Monday read the first sections of Chapter 20 (tobacco) and then with AIMS we began watching Thank You For Smoking. Today (Thursday) we nearly finished the movie. The students had a JOURNAL ENTRY: That asked their opinion on smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco.
I will be collecting the Journal entries tomorrow and the students were encouraged to seek out this site to make sure they had all the journal entries given, and reminded that each journal entry needs to be one paragraph in length for full credit.
Health Articles are due tomorrow, as I made an exception for the AIMS testing this week. Grades were updated and posted today.

22 Feb 11

Yesterday the students were given a small assignment of filling out an envelope for delivery, figuring the cost of an item with tax and the vocab was listed on the board. They had a journal entry: If you could get answers to three question (honest) who would you ask and what would you question?

Today-the students and I went over the chapter 4 review for the test tomorrow. They were reminded of the vocab being due tomorrow and grades were put up.

16 Jan 2011

Today the students had to present their health articles for the entire class period. They then were allowed to work on finishing their product advertisement which is due on Thursday. They were also told that the vocab for next week (due Wednesday) would be put here today so here they are: Mediate, narcissistic, obligation, perception, quadriplegic, realm, scarce, tedious, ultimatum, vendetta, wharf. Words are to be defined and used in a decent sentence.

14-15 Jan

Today and yesterday the students worked on their fitness products. They are to present their health articles tomorrow and the product presentation is on Thursday. Journal entry: what is your best day spent with a family member? Or what would be your best day if none?

11 Feb 11

Today the students (few) turned in their homework of Vocabulary today. It was a very frustrating experience to have so few assignments turned in on time. This will cause me to make the former week-long assignments now have a 2 day window. So, now when vocab is assigned on Monday it is due on Wednesday. Clearly, having 5 days is too long and so we will see how they do with a shorter timeframe. The students that did not turn in their 100% completed homework had to perform community service around campus. And those students continuing to not perform in class will continue to have disciplinary actions taken against them as far as referrals, phone calls home, conferences and possible removal from the class all together.
Journal entry: If you were a teacher and you had students that behave and perform like you or some of the members of your class, what would you do?

10 Feb 11

The 9th was a short day, the students got out at 11 for parent teacher conferences. They did however have a JOURNAL ENTRY: HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU FOUND OUT YOU WERE SWITCHED AT BIRTH?

10 Feb. Today the students worked on completing Chapter 4's chapter review. #'s 4-15 and recalling the facts # 5, 7 and 8. They are as always asked to paraphrase or write out each question as these papers will be used as study guides later. They had a trivia today as well. They were reminded that Vocab is due on Friday.

8 Feb 11

Today the students finished reading chapter 4 (Fitness) and began working on their chapter review. They also learned how to calculate their target heart rate range. TRIVIA TODAY.

7 Feb 11

Today the students continued reading Chapter 4 (fitness) in the text book. Vocab was assigned: Accentuate, Beggar, Chivalry, Debate, Eccentric, Fecal, Genitalia, Hepatitis, Idle, Jicama, Keen, and Lecture. the students are to define and use each word in a sentence for full credit. They also had a journal entry that asked what would their dream (realistic) job be.

3 Feb 11

Today we started reading Chapter 4 (fitness) reading the first two lessons of the text. We then figured out how to calculate our body mass indexes (BMI). Being careful to reiterate to the students that this number is solely derived from your height and your weight. To not get too caught up in the numbers and the classifications of those numbers. Know your body type!
We had a trivia today as well which asked: how many minutes of physical activity are recommended to IMPROVE your fitness level? 30, 60 or 90?

BMI Calculation: wt/2.2 = ____ Kg
Ht/in = ____in
in/m in/39.4 = ____m
Formula: kg/m2

Health articles are due tomorrow. 70% participation PLEASE!!!!

2 Feb 11

Journal entry: Where do you seriously see yourself in the next 10 years?
Today while I completed grading the tests and worksheets, the students had SSR/SSW. Those that were absent on test day took the test and turned in their journal entries. The grades are now updated and in the computer as Progress Grades are due today at 3. Students are reminded to look for their health articles that are due this Friday.

1 Feb 2011

Today the students had a test on Gen. Health and Nutrition. They were reminded that the health articles are due on Friday, and their Journal Entries were collected today. Also reminding the students that their tardies are going to cause them to lose 5 points per tardy from the total points from their journal entries. They are further encouraged to get to class on time as it will absolutely negatively affect their grades if they don't.

31 Jan 2011

Today the kids had a journal entry that asked what they would do if they had their arm trapped in a boulder like Aron Ralston did. I read the piece from Hatemail From Cheerleaders and we discussed the new movie on the subject. The students were also given a review on what was going to be on the test tomorrow. Health Article is due this Friday.

27 Jan 11

Today we continued going over nutrition information as well as reading the first section of the Nutrition chapter (page 110)
We went over: Saturated and Unsaturated fats and their examples, Good HDL Cholesterol and Bad LDL cholesterol and their examples, we discussed the following nutrients and their uses in our bodies: Protein-build and repair muscle, Fat-energy store, insulation, protection and vitamin transport and Carbs-energy and brain function.

We had a trivia as well.

26 Jan 11

Today the kids had a journal entry that was based on a reading from Hate Mail From Cheerleaders. The story was about the obesity rate, media messages and the fast food industry along with the school system cutting P.E. I asked the students to write about how they felt about either of those topics.
We went over some nutrition information like the food guide pyramid, some acronyms: FDA, RDA, USDA. We discussed the food guide pyramid and it's recommendations as well.

25 Jan 11

Today the students had a trivia question about how many calories are equal to one pound, and the answer is 3500. Today we also went over some nutrition label information. I had the students participate in our newly designed Practical Minute lesson, where today's lesson was how to write a personal check. They seemed a bit enthusiastic about learning how to do this, so we will see how the next Practical Minute lesson goes.

24 Jan 11

The students had a Journal entry today which asked: If you could go anywhere in the world for one month and money was no object, where would you go and what would you do?
Today the students watched I eat 33,000 calories a day and were required to take notes for credit. The vocab was also assigned today:
Macabre, Naive, Obituary, Pacify, Quadriceps, Waddle, Radiant, Sabbatical, Tarnish, Ukulele, Vacant and Xenophobe. Students are reminded to write a sentence for each definition for full credit.

21 Jan 11

Today the students presented their health articles that they had ample time to complete. As a result of not doing the assignment some classes were walking the track today for corrective measures. Let's hope that next Friday will be different, since the rewards are up to the students themselves.

19 January 11

Today we finished going over the General health information from yesterday and for the remainder of the class, the students were to attempt SSR. Health Articles are due this Friday.

18 Jan 11

Today the students had a trivia question. They also were assigned their next health article that is due on Friday. I've extended the classroom donation deadline to tomorrow due to Monday being the holiday and many kids forgot all together. We went over some basic health information that they took notes from the board. Grades were updated, and printed up for the kids to check their status. A lot of kids are still in the gray area because of one assignment but have been assured that if they complete this week's health article, they will be in better standing.

14 Jan 11

Today the students had a journal entry that asked how they feel about celebrities in the justice system and the media attention that is given to them.
They also had the opportunity to work on and turn in their book work from yesterday had they not finished. They turned in their vocabulary that was assigned on Monday, and also turned in the 2 point papers explaining why they did not do their homework if need be. It was explained to the class about the 70% rule that will be taking effect in a couple of weeks.
We began taking donations for the wellness center drive and that will end on the 20th of January. Health articles will be due next Friday. No school on Monday the 17th!

13 Jan 11

Today the students had a trivia question. They also finished reading Chapter 1 in the textbook and began working on the chapter review from page 24. They are directed to complete #'s 1-11 writing out or paraphrasing the questions for full credit. As this work is typically used as a study guide for their tests. They were also reminded that their vocab is due on Friday. And the extra credit is due on Tuesday since we are out on Monday for the holiday.
The students are also encouraged to complete the book work at home via the internet now that we have access to the textbook on line now.

11-12 Jan 11

Tuesday-The students and I went over the directions for getting to the textbook on line at Glencoe.com and we browsed the site as much as we could from the classroom's computer.
Book numbers were assigned today as well, as well as the weekly bookmaster was assigned and the job explained.
Passes were handed out to the students that were not present the day before.

Wednesday-The students were reminded to check their grades that were posted yesterday. We read the first lesson of Chapter 1 as a class and then had SSR for the remainder of the class. I also reminded the kids about their extra credit opportunity they have by reading the books and doing a book review and presentation if they chose to do so. They also had a journal entry that asked: What would you do with 14 million dollars?

10 Jan 10

Today the students finished watching Sicko and turned in their notes. The syllabus as well as the special note for senior parents was passed out as well. Vocab was assigned today: Abattoir, ballistics, chemotherapy, daunting, easel, fallible, jalopy, gnagrene, habitual, idiocy and kamikaze. The students are to define each word and use in a sentence for full credit. They were also given a journal entry that asked: How did they feel about Saturday's shooting incident.

7 Jan 10

Both today and yesterday the students watched Sicko by Michael Moore. On Friday the students presented their health articles and were given one last opportunity to turn in their blog assignment. It's all on for next week. Tardies, passes, and homework responsibilities. This week was a "free" week, but it gets serious next week. I will be passing out Syllabus next week for parents to sign and return. Making the Grade will be up as well, and the parental access page will then be in full swing.

5 January 10

Today the students began watching Sicko by Michael Moore. They were asked to take notes on the movie (at least ten) and hold on to them until the movie is finished. I collected the blog assignment homework, but am extending the due date until Friday since we still have so many stragglers coming into the class. They were again reminded that they will have a health article due on Friday.

4 January 2010

The students were given the homework assignment of actually visiting this blog for the first entry's homework assignment. They were also assigned a Health Article that is due on Friday. We also went over some titles for the Book review for extra credit and also reminded the students of the deadlines for both the review and the donations to the classroom.

Welcome to Health Class!

I wanted to first start off by saying welcome to Health Class! I know that we will have a good time in class this semester and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. I hope to build great working relationships with you all. I promise you, you will learn a lot in this class and hopefully enjoy yourself while doing it. Anywhoooo.....Here's your assignment: On a piece of paper write down the following information: Ms. Addison's Favorite Things. Restaurant: La Parilla Suiza, Deserts: Creme brulee-B&R's Gold Medal Ribbon ice cream, Music: Lauren Hill,Vintage Michael Jackson,Vintage Prince,Metallica (you read it right!) Movies: Crimson Tide (My husband Denzel),Jerry Maguire,The Fugitive,The Tyler Perry Madea Series. Celebs: Jada Pinkett-Smith,Chef Gordon Ramsey (my other husband) and Paula Deen. I told you that you'd learn a lot about me! See ya in class tomorrow....with bells on, I'm sure! Don't forget your reading materials for SSR on Wednesday. I wanted to first start off by saying welcome to Health Class! I know that we will have a good time in class this semester and I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. I hope to build great working relationships with you all. I promise you, you will learn a lot in this class and hopefully enjoy yourself while doing it. Anywhoooo.....Here's your assignment: On a piece of paper write down the following information: Ms. Addison's Favorite Things. Restaurant: La Parilla Suiza, Dancing (I love Niki Minaj! She's crazy as all get out but I love her nonetheless), singing,playing sports, watching movies and EATIN'! See ya in class tomorrow....with bells on, I'm sure! Don't forget your reading materials for SSR on Wednesday.