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Sexual Health Unit 4    GRADE 9        REVISION NOTES

1.  Why are females more at risk of getting STDs than males?
2.  Name three bacteria STDs? (Which is the most common?)
3. Which STDs are easily treated and which are lifelong infections?
4. Name three viral STDs?
5. Which STDs often has no symptoms for the first few weeks especially in women?
6. List at least two long term health problems related to STDs?
7. Which specific cells does the HIV virus attack?
8. How is HIV spread?
9. Which STD can cause cervical cancer in women?
10. Which STD has a vaccine available?
11. List ways you can catch an STD.
12. List four tips to help prevent catching STDs.
13. Describe the guidelines for correct condom use.

TRY THIS INTERACTIVE QUIZ  TO HELP REVISE ALSO:

http://www.sexualityandu.ca/en/games-and-apps/sex-fu-challenge

Good Health

Mrs Birchenall

Dear Grade 8 Students and Parents,

We will be researching Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) this coming week in Wellness class. Please see below for the link to the assignment.

HIV AIDS Assignment

Here are some useful websites about this virus:

http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/fastfactsabouthiv/

http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/spotlight/spotlight_aids/message1/Pages/message1.aspx

Good Health

Valerie Birchenall

Dear Students,

You will soon be having a small quiz on the male and female reproduction systems. You need to know the main parts of each systems and also the functions of these parts. See below for help with revision:

Female Diagram labelled

Female parts – definitions

Male Diagram Labelled

Male parts – definitions

Good Health

Valerie Birchenall

Dear Grade 9 Students and Parents,

We are now into our last unit of the year the Sexual Health Unit. The mains topics we will be studying include: anatomy/reproductive system, signs and symptoms of the most common sexually transmitted infections, the effects of sexual choices and family planning methods. Our first performance based task is to research and make a brochure about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Infections). I have a attached the link to the wiki page with great information about websites and books available for research. Remember to use the ‘Pathfinder’ in the wiki page below for useful resources.

Good Health

Valerie Birchenall

STD Brochure Revised May 2012

Sexually Transmitted Disease assignment wiki page

Dear Grade 8 Parents,

Did you know that a fetus can hear sounds outside the mother’s body? Did you know that a fetus dreams while inside the mother’s womb? These are just a few of the fascinating facts about pregnancy and birth that your child will be studying within the next few weeks as part of a chapter on the stages of life.

The purpose of this Health Education class is to provide students with knowledge and resources they need to understand the stages of life, from development of the fetus inside a women’s womb, through birth, childhood and adulthood. In addition, knowledge of how a woman’s body changes during pregnancy can affect not only the mother’s health but also the health of the fetus.

We will also cover teen pregnancy and the problems related to this as well as the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health and behaviors.  This knowledge will empower and strengthen him or her to make wise decisions in his or her relationships.

Your active support of your child’s progress in Health Education is critical, in this and all subject areas. You can support your child’s study of the stages of life by discussing the various topics and activities he or she is involved in.

Link to Puberty powerpoints:

puberty-boys

puberty-girls

Thank you in advance for your time, cooperation, and support.

Good Health

Valerie Birchenall

Wellness Department Program Leader.

Dear Grade 8 Students and Parents,

On Wednesday 11th April block C grade 8 students will be sitting the end of Unit 3 test on Substance Abuse.

The Unit 3: Substance Abuse test The test will be a 10 open ended questions (25 points) based on the content below.

Students will know:

• 3 factors that affect an individual’s reaction to alcohol
• how alcohol affects a person’s behavior
• immediate and long-term effects of drinking alcohol
• factors which lead to alcoholism
• how the body processes alcohol
• how to explain blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
• the immediate and long-term effects of drinking alcohol
• Understand how families and peers influence their decision making
• explain what a ‘gateway’ drug is.
• marijuana and it’s affect on the body and mind
• long term health affects of marijuana

Good Health

Valerie Birchenall

Grade 8 Students and Parents,

In grade 8 we are now studying ‘Substance Abuse’. In this unit we will cover topics such as: Unit 3 Substance Abuse – the physical and mental effects of alcohol and marijuana abuse, the legal implications associated with drug use, peer pressure, refusal skill strategies, decision-making skills, emergency response to alcohol abuse and basic first aid.

Here is the link to the assignment – The Anti-Drug Booklet

Anti-drug Booklet Grading Criteria

Good Health Valerie Birchenall

Dear Grade 9 Students and Parents,

This week and next you will be learning about CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and basic first aid. Below is the link to the assignment. CPR revision worksheet revised 3-2-11

Hope you have fun!

Good Health Mrs Birchenall

Dear Grade 8 Students and Parents,

We are now in the ‘Respect’ unit where we will be studying mental health issues. The main focus of study will be on stress and teen depression.

I have attached the assignment description.

Depression Myth V’s Reality

Good Health

Valerie Birchenall

Substance Abuse Unit 3 Study Guide

Defend or argue against the statement “It is my life I can use drugs if I want to, it will only hurt me.”

With the statement listed above, think about the following questions?

 How can drug abuse affect an individual?

 How can drug abuse affect a family?

 How can drug abuse affect a society?

Define and understand the following terms: pathway to addiction, tolerance, dependence, addiction, physical addiction, psychological addiction.

What are the effects of a stimulant, depressant and a hallucinogen on the mind and body?

Know the information for 2 specific types of stimulants. Use the project guide for details

Know the information for the 2 specific types of depressants. Use the project guide for details

Know the information for 1 type of hallucinogen.

Reasons teenagers abuse drugs.

What are the signs of drug abuse in a person?

What would your response be in a situation where there are drugs available?

What are the basic refusal skills and how can you effectively use them if you are in the situation mentioned above?

These questions above will help you to revise.

Good Health

Valerie Birchenall