Wellness for Life Curriculum K-12

 

A Vision for Wellness for Life in GrandviewWellness for life in Grandview includes:

• Teaching & Learning

• Food & Nutrition Services

• Counseling

• Athletics

• Extracurriculars

• Wellness Center

• Community Partnerships

Our students are equipped to:

• Actualize strategies to overcome Stress, Anxiety, and other threatening variables

• Persevere and Problem-solve through challenges

• Develop and maintain their Physical Health through Exercise and Movement

• Evaluate and select foods that will Nourish their Bodies

• Build Healthy, Safe, and Strong Relationships both Personally and Professionally

• Evaluate Choices and make Decisions to support Wellness and minimize Health risks

• Seek out opportunities to Help and Support the Wellness of others

Big Ideas: What do we want students to know and apply?

 

Movement leads to change.

• How does regular exercise affect me?

• How can I own my health and wellness?

 

If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.

• How can failure define me?

• What happens I if don’t give up?

 

Choices matter.

• How does what I eat make a difference in my life?

• Does it really matter what I choose to eat?

• Who cares if I say that or post this?

• What did I get from that?

 

Active engagement creates empowerment.

• How does my environment affect me?

• How can I own my health and wellness?

 

Intrinsic Self Worth is Invaluable.

• Am I worth it?

 

Values guide positive decisions.

• How far is too far?

• Who cares if I say that or post this?

 

Wellness is the subject of a lifetime.

• How does my environment affect me?

• Who cares?

 

The learning attributes are enduring themes throughout the Wellness for Life curriculum K-8.

Accountability (for actions, organization, learning, work, materials, and timeliness)

Collaboration (ability to work productively with adults, peers, partners, small groups, whole group)

Communication (interpersonal or digital, reciprocal, attentive listening, formal and informal)

Empathy (caring, helpful, thoughtful, seeking to understand other people’s needs)

Honesty (self, adult, and peers)

Perseverance (grit, taking risks, not giving up)

Resourcefulness (seeking out appropriate adults, peers, supplies, texts, technology to be successful)

Respectfulness (self, adult, and peers, materials)

Safety (physically, digitally)

 

Third - Fifth Grade Band

1.     Motor Skill Development/ Movement Pattern
   1. Locomotor and Non Locomotor Skills
   2. Body space effort and relationships
2.  Manipulative skills
3. Health enhancing activity level and fitness
4. Personal/ Social behavior
   1. Rules
   2. Applying rules
   3. Safe practices
   4. Participating in physical activity
5. Values physical activity for health enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
6. The human body (4th grade) __________________________________________

1. Skeletal System
2. Brain/ Nervous System
3. Muscular System
4. Digestive System
5. Respiratory System
6. Circulatory System
1. I can explain how body systems work together
2. I can discuss the structure and function of the

7. The Health Triangle (5th grade)__________________________________________

1. Physical
2. Mental/ Emotional
1. Bullying

1. 1. I can discuss the importance of practicing good health habits in each component
   2. I can describe the three components of the health triangle
   3. I can demonstrate the ability to balance school, studies, extracurricular activities, leisure time and family life.
      
      1. Creating and keeping friendships (move-ins)
      2. Developing confidence
      3. I can demonstrate an understanding of the value of lifelong learning as an essential to seeking, obtaining and maintaining life goals.
      1. Persistence, grit, failing hard
      2. Look at career options

2. Drugs and Alcohol

   a. Partnership with City of Grandview Heights Police Department

   1. Background knowledge

   2. How does this affect my decisions?

      1. I can use resources for good decision-making and problem-solving

      2. I can discuss possible solutions to a problem

      3. I can examine the positive and negative consequences of a possible

         solution to a problem.

      4. I can know when I made a good decision.

    

   3. Nutrition and Food Safety

   1. I can identify the five food categories from MyPlates and give healthy food options for

      each

   2. I can explain how healthy eating impacts my energy and how I feel

   3. I can explain how germs spread and ways to keep from spreading germs when handling

      or preparing food.

    

   4. Physical Activity and Fitness

   1. Social/Emotional and Physical benefits of exercise

   2. Fitness components and FITT (Frequency, intensity, time, type) principles

      1. I can list the five fitness components and the importance of each

      2. I can identify examples of each component

      iii. IcandescribethecomponentsoftheFITTprinciple

    

   5. Personal Care and Hygiene
   a. The importance of sleep and your health

   i. Have kids wear fitbits (or parents fitbit, or just keep track) to track their sleep b. Body cleanliness and how germs spread

   i. Use petrie dishes to show where germs are and where they end up 6. Human Growth and Development

   1. Female and male body change in adolescence and adulthood.

   2. Caring for the body during puberty.

   3. How individuals differ in growth and development

   4. ​Emotional and social changes that occur during adolescence

      1. I can explain the importance of identifying a trusted adult in your life

      2. I can explain why it is important to say something to a trusted adult if I have a

         friend in need.

      iii. I can identify resources with in the building

6th-8th Grade

1.     Motor Skill Development/ Movement Pattern
2. Locomotor and Non Locomotor Skills

1. I can demonstrate movement patterns in dance, gymnastics, or fitness
2. Body space effort and relationships

1. I can demonstrate a routine that includes a variety of movement patterns with a partner or a small group
2. I can create and demonstrate a routine that combines various movement patterns, with smooth transitions, that is coordinated with music.

2.     Manipulative skills

1. I can apply specialized manipulative skills in game like practice using appropriate critical elements.
2. I can apply specialized manipulative skills in small sided games using appropriate critical elements.
3. I can apply specialized manipulative skills in various game situations to achieve successful game related outcomes.

3.     Health enhancing activity level and fitness

1. I can identify and analyze numerous moderate to vigorous physical activities in a variety of settings
2. I can collect and analyze physical activity assessment data to maintain or improve physical fitness levels.
3. I can create a personalized exercise plan that works toward a goal.

4.     Personal/ Social behavior
5.     Rules
6.     Applying rules
7.     Safe practices
8.     Participating in physical activity
9.     Values physical activity for health enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.

1. Human Body Systems (6th) _________________________________________________

1. Skeletal system
2. Muscular system
3. Immune system
4. Nervous system
1. I can identify the structure and function of the body systems
2. I can discuss ways to prevent injury and care for the body systems
3. I can discuss how fitness and physical activity impacts the human body.

2. Fitness

1. Fitness components
2. FITT principle
3. Resting, working, and max heart rate
1. I can recognize the importance of including all fitness components when constructing a fitness plan.
2. I can identify the heart rate zones and explain the difference between each.

3. Alcohol

1. How does alcohol impact my body systems?
2. How does my decisions regarding alcohol impact my health? My future?
1. I can use resources for good decision-making and problem-solving
2. I can discuss possible solutions to a problem
3. I can examine the positive and negative consequences of a possible solution to a problem.
4. I can know when I made a good decision.

4. Injury Prevention and Violence

1. First Aid
2. Bullying and Physical/Emotional Abuse
1. I can apply the elements of first aid while protecting my own health and safety.
2. I can recognize bullying, violence, and abuse and how to seek help.
3. I can examine ways to reduce the risk of violence.

5. Non Communicable Disease

1. How does family history influence your health?
2. How can I reduce my risk for disease and other health problems?
1. I can describe why knowing family history is important to our personal health
2. I can describe ways to reduce or prevent diseases and other health problems
3. I can describe the benefits of and barriers to practicing healthy behaviors to reduce our risk of disease.

6. Wellness Model (7th Grade)  _________________________________________________

1. Physical
2. Mental/Emotion
3. Social
4. Spiritual
5. Environmental
6. Intellectual
1. I can identify the 6 components of wellness and give an example of each.
2. I can integrate the 6 components of wellness into my life and analyze how my choices affect my life balance

7. Human Body Systems

1. Digestive system and energy
2. Cardiovascular system
3. Respiratory system
1. I can describe the function and structure of the human body system
2. I can discuss ways to care for the human body systems
3. I can explain how the human body systems work together

8. Nutrition

1. What are the 6 essential nutrients?
2. Energy balance
3. Evaluating food labels
4. Healthy eating habits
5. Obesity risk factors
1. I can identify the 6 essential nutrients.
2. I can read and evaluate a food label and distinguish between foods that are healthy and those that do not contain many nutrients.
3. I can discuss the appeals in food ads.
4. I can discuss ways healthy eating habits reduce the risk of disease.
5. I can set a health goal and plan to eat healthy meals.
6. I can describe the risk factors associated with being overweight and obese.

9. Mental/Emotional Health

1. How does stress impact the body?
2. How can I express my emotions in a healthy way?
3. What are ways to manage my stress?
4. What are the warning signs of suicide?
1. I can describe the body’s response to stress
2. I can describe the effects of prolonged stress on the body, mind and relationships.
3. I can identify behaviors that promote a healthy mind and how to express emotions in a healthy way.
4. I can identify stress management skills
5. I can recognize the warning signs of a person that might be considering a suicide attempt.     

10. Addiction, Dependence, and Illegal Drug Use (8th Grade)___________________________

1. How does addiction and drug abuse impact my body?
2. How do my decisions regarding drug use impact my health? My future?
1. I can define drug addiction and drug abuse.
2. I can describe how addiction affects the brain and nervous system.
3. I can describe the effects of drugs on my body.
4. I can discuss the effects and consequences of abusing prescription drugs.

11. Communication and Social Media

1. What are interpersonal skills?
2. What are the benefits and dangers of social media?
1. I can describe the benefits and dangers of using social media.
2. I can discuss the impact social media may have on my professional and academic life.
3. I can identify strategies to use for safe online communication.
4. I can explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors when it comes to communication and the use of social media.

12. Relationships and Teen Dating

1. What does a healthy relationship look like?
2. What does a harmful relationship look like?
3. How do my peers influence my relationships?
4. What types of interpersonal skills impact my relationships?
1. I can describe different types of relationships and identify communication skills that promote healthy relationships.
2. I can explain how peer pressure can influence my decisions in my relationship.
3. I can recognize the signs of a harmful relationship and what to do if my friends or myself are in one.
4. I can demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
5. I can demonstrate refusal and negotiation skills that avoid or reduce health risks.

13. Human and Growth and Development

1. What is the function of the female and male reproductive systems?
2. What are the consequences of sexual activity?
3. What are the benefits of abstinence?
4. What is conception?
5. What are the stages of pregnancy?

1. I can identify the structure and function of the male and female human reproductive systems
2. I can recognize the benefits of abstinence from sexual activity and the consequences of sexual behavior.
3. I can discuss conception and the stages of pregnancy.
4. I can discuss the process of labor and delivery.

14. Communicable and Infectious Disease

1. What is a communicable disease?
2. How do I reduce my risk of infection?
3. What are sexually transmitted diseases?
4. How does abstinence help prevent STDs?
5. How does contraception help prevent STDs?
1. I can describe the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of common communicable diseases.
2. I can recognize the transmission, prevention, and treatment of common sexually transmitted diseases.
3. I can define AIDS and HIV and the impact on the immune system.
4. I can summarize ways to reduce my risk of infection with STDs and other communicable diseases.

Scope & Sequence

K-3: 1 hour per week: 2 days x 30 minutes, ½ Day K= 1 day x 30 minutes

4-5: 1 day x 60 minutes= 1 hour per week + 1 day x 30 minutes Classroom Wellness

6-8: 1 Semester: 5 days x 50 minutes

Month	Grade 4	Grade 5	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8
August	Teamwork Fitness Assessment*	teamwork •fitness assessment Group games	Fitness Assessment Teamwork	Fitness Assessment Teamwork	Fitness Assessment Teamwork
September	Soccer Components of Fitness	Group games	Wellness Center- Cardio Equipment & Body Weight Soccer	Fitness Wellness Center Intro- Free Weights Baseball Softball	Fitness Wellness Center Review Football
October	Football Lacrosse	Basketball	Fitness Goal Setting	FITT Principle	Specific Fitness Training (Agility, Plyo, Resistance Band, Med Ball)
November	Basketball	Basketball	Team Handball Floor Hockey	Basketball Lacrosse	paddle/racket sports Volleyball
December	Volleyball	volleyball	floor hockey Fitness Assessments	Lacrosse Fitness Assessments	volleyball Fitness Assessments
January	Floor Hockey	Jump rope •Fitness components	Fitness Assessment Teamwork	Fitness Assessment Teamwork	Fitness Assessment Teamwork
February	Jump Rope/JRFH	JRFH Floor hockey	Wellness Center- Cardio Equipment and Body Weight Floor Hockey	Fitness Wellness Center Intro- Free Weights Basketball	Fitness Wellness Center Review (Agility, Plyo, Resistance Band, Med Ball) Volleyball
March	paddle/racket	paddle/racket sports	paddle/racket sports	paddle/racket sports	paddle/racket sports
April	Handball	lacrosse/ softball	Fitness Goal Setting Handball	FITT Principle Lacrosse	Specific Fitness Training (Agility, Plyo, Resistance Band, Med Ball)
May	Fitness Assessment	•fitness assessment •end of year assessments	Soccer Fitness Assessments	Baseball/ Softball Fitness Assessments	Football Fitness Assessments

*Fitness is an overarching content theme that we instruct on throughout the entire year and every day.*

iii. I can complete activities and take responsibility for actions.