Wednesday, November 24, 2010

November 30 - January 1

Health:  Body Systems - Nervous System, Ciculatory System, and Respiratory System

PE:  Students will be starting the unit on Basketball.  Students will practice dribbling, passing, and particpate in shooting games. 

           >  Students are graded on particpation!  Simply just changing your clothes does not get you full credit.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

November 22 - November 24

Health - Students will be taking their first test on Chapter 1.  All of the material on the exam will come directly from the student's notes.  The material from Chapter 1 is all about the Health Triangle which is made up of Physical, Mental, and Social Health.  Also, it discusses ways to achieve overall wellness by practicing healthy behaviors.

After Thankgsgiving Break - Body Systems and Male/Female Reproductive Systems. 

PE:   Volleyball (LAST DAY) - Students will be playing small-sided volleyball games.  Students will be practicing the skills of volleyball such as bumping, setting, serving, and spiking before the games and then will apply the skills to a small-sided game.

HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING BREAK

Friday, November 12, 2010

November 15 - November 19

Monday, November 15 - No School - Teacher's In-Service Day

Health - Students will be completing their mental health writing prompts about the health triangle (Mental, Social, and Physical health).  All students were given a scoring rubric that they will be graded on.  Rough drafts will be submitted after another student in the class has made corrections to it.  Final drafts will be typed in the library on Friday and will be submitted to Mr. Wartella.  Also, final drafts will be posted to Mr. Wartella's Wikispace.

PE:  Volleyball - Students will be playing small-sided volleyball games.  Students will be practicing the skills of volleyball such as bumping, setting, serving, and spiking before the games and then will apply the skills to a small-sided game.

Monday, November 8, 2010

November 8 - November 12

PE:  Volleyball - Students will be playing small-sided volleyball games.  Students will be practicing the skills of volleyball such as bumping, setting, serving, and spiking before the games and then will apply the skills to a small-sided game.


Health:  Mental Health Issues - Working on and discussing the health triangle which is made up of Physical, Mental, and Social Health.  Students will understand why balancing all three sides of the health triangle will help lead to a healthier life. 

Monday, November 1, 2010

November 1 - November 5

PE:  Students will be finishing up the Soccer Unit on Monday and Tuesday by playing small-sided soccer games.  The marking period ends on Tuesday, November 2 so we will be moving onto our Volleyball Unit for the remainder of the week.  Students will be practicing the basic skills of volleyball which are bumping, setting, spiking, and serving during lead up activities before we start playing small-sided games.

Health:  Monday and Tuesday (1st Marking Period) - Students will be working on an Emergency Contraception worksheet and will be receiving their final grades in Health.

Wednesday - Friday (2nd Marking Period) - Students will learn the rules, regulations, and expectations for Health Class.  Seating charts will be assigned and we will begin discussing the Health Triangle which involves Mental, Social, and Physical Health.