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!!!!