2022-2023 6th-8th Health Course Descriptions

Warren Middle School Health Education

Teacher Name: Danielle Buzby

Phone Number: Phone: (908) 753-5300 x6024

Email: dbuzby@warrentboe.org

 

 

Course Descriptions:

Grade 6: The 6th Grade Health cycle discusses the following topics:  Human Body Systems (Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous; Healthy Triangle (Physical, Social, and Mental Wellness); Communication (Skills and Strategies for Effectiveness); Self-Esteem (Understanding and Managing Relationships); Stress (Recognizing and Managing Stress-Related Issues); and Nutrition as it relates to caring for the Human Body Systems.

 Grade 7: The 7th Grade Health cycle discusses the following topics:  Pubertal/Adolescent Changes; Endocrine System (Anatomy & Physiology); Female Reproductive System (Anatomy & Physiology); Male Reproductive System (Anatomy & Physiology); Pregnancy/Childbirth (Mother/Fetus Development and Female Body Changes); and Tobacco, Vaping/Electronic Cigarettes, Marijuana; Inhalants (Short & Long Term Side Effects/Social, Emotional, and Physical Consequences).

Grade 8: The 8th Grade Health cycle discusses the following topics:  Abstinence/Healthy Relationships/Teen Dating Violence (Strategies and Skills to Maintain Healthy Relationships);  Pregnancy Prevention (Different Forms of Birth Control); Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Signs, Symptoms and Treatment), Alcohol/Illegal Drugs (Short & Long Term Side Effects/Social, Emotional, and Physical Consequences).