This document outlines the 7th grade health class curriculum which is integrated with math topics over 9 weeks. The health units cover nutrition, fitness, substance abuse, and grading. Key concepts include calories, nutrients, exercise principles, BMI, and the short-term effects of drugs. Students are graded at the end of the trimester on homework, projects, and participation. The teacher provides contact information and tips for organizing materials and communicating about absences.

1. 7th Grade Health
•Mr. Malloy
•Room 206
•malloyry@sd102.net
•Extension 7049

2. How Does It Work?
Health and Math Integration
•Math students have Health for 3 weeks each
trimester (Total of 9 weeks, 1 Unit each 3 weeks)
•Overlap of Math and Health topics
1. Calories
2. Total Daily Calorie Expenditure
3. Daily Value
4. Fat, Carb, Protein
5. Sets, Repetitions
6. Body Mass Index
7. Skinfold Test
8. Obesity Trends

3. Nutrition
 Calories
 Components of Food (Nutrients)
 Fast Food
 Daily Calorie Expenditure
 Tracking Food Choices
 Recommendations for a Healthy Diet

4. Fitness
 Principles of Training
 Parts of Physical Fitness (Strength,
Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition)
 Body Mass Index
 Planning an Exercise Routine
 Visit to the Weight Room and Introduction to
Exercise Equipment
 Nutrition and Fitness Parallels
 Recommendations for Lifelong Exercise

5. Substance Abuse
 Addiction
 Drugs and Medicine Safety
 Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs
 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana Short and
Long Term Effects
 Why do Teens Use
 Reasons to Remain Drug-Free

6. Grading
 Students will be graded at the end of
the 9 weeks of health (Trimester 3)
 Progress report will show progress
through each 3 week period
 Homework assignments, projects, class
participation

7. Tips for Success
 Health Folder- Helps to stay organized
 Complete Class Assignments – Not as long of
a time period as other trimester long classes
 If absent, be sure to have student let me
know when they return
 Please let me know if any questions, I will be
happy to assist
 Email best for quick response
 malloyry@sd102.net, x7049