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	Web site for food pyramid and exercise information for all the family.
	Rachel Rays site for young chefs
	Current Teen health issues
	American Heart Association
	Adapted Physical Education link


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7th Grade Health Chronic and Communicable Disease Paper:

Student and a partner research a chronic or communicable disease, write a paper and present their information to the class.

The final paper includes: cover page, 3-4 page report, a resource page with 3 references. The paper needs to be written as though you are explaining it to a classmate. Information to include on the paper:

* Give a definition and an explaination of the disease.

* Describe how a person becomes infected with the disease.

* Describe the symptoms a person would experience with this disease and how long it would be before these symptoms would appear.

* Describe how this disease is treated or managed.


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Line Dance Unit includes the dances:

* 5, 6, 7, 8

* Aaron Carter Line Dance

* Cowboy Motion

* Electric Slide

* Cowboy Boogie

* Freeze

* Disturbia

Dance is a great outlet for brain fitness. The News Bureau at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports on studies which show importance of physical activity to children's cognitive development.

Every culture has used dance to promote health and healing. Through dance we can communicate our ideas, beliefs, and cultural practices. Dance can also be enjoyed throughout life!


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9th Grade Health Culinary Culture Project:

Students with a partner research the culture of a country by investigating their food choices, activity level, physical fitness choices and if there is an obesity issue in that culture. After their research, they create a powerpoint to share their findings with the class. Part of this presentation includes a culinary sample of food from that country that they prepare for the rest of the class. The final task for this activity is a reflection paper to address the questions:

* What would it be like to grow up in this country?

* How would my diet and daily activities differ from my present lifestyle?

* What influences my dietary and physical activity behavior?

* What are my strengths and weaknesses of my diet?

* What are the strengths and weaknesses of my level of physical activity?

* What have I learned from this experience?

* How can I use this information in my life?


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