Health 4-5 A&B

Overview

Course Description

Elementary Health 4-5 helps young learners establish a basic understanding of the aspects of health. Students focus on the various aspects of their health and how they can make healthy choices. Topics of study include personal safety, reducing illness, avoiding bullying, nutrition, healthy friendships, emergency situations, and the human body. Fourth grade will study the functioning systems of the body. Fifth grade will be covering the reproductive system, puberty and STDs.

Course Requirements

Grade Level

4th – 5th

* Materials

Basic School Supplies

Duration

2 Semesters

Prerequisites

none

Technology Skills

  • Internet Navigation
  • Word Processing Skills
  • Email Communication (with assistance of parent or teacher)

Outline

Semester A

Major Concepts:

  • What is Health
  • Social Health
  • Personal Health
  • Nutrition

Semester B

Major Concepts:

  • Influences on Health
  • Safety and Emergencies
  • Avoiding Bullying
  • The Human Body