Course Profile   Health Care, Grade 11, College Preparation, Catholic

 

Unit 3:  Lifestyle and Personal Health for Disease Prevention

Time:  20 hours

 

Activity 1 | Activity 2 | Activity 3 | Activity 4 | Activity 5

Unit Description

This unit assists students to make connections between present personal lifestyle choices and future health and longevity. Students make decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience. Students realize the importance of nutrition, physical fitness and exercise, and the impact of each on their own well-being and the well-being of others. The use of prescription and non-prescription drugs is discussed in the context of life style choices. The Catholic perspective that recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts to be used as the creator intended is adhered to.

Unit Synopsis Chart

Activity

Time

Expectations

Assessment

Tasks

1.  Nutrition for Health

300 min

TFV.02, TF2.05, TF2.09

SPV.02, SP2.03, SP2.05

CGE2a,b,c,d,e, CGE3b,c,f, CGE4f,g, CGE5a,g, CGE7i

Knowledge/ Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

Research Canada’s Food Guide

Interview a “client” and assess nutritional strengths and weaknesses according to CFG

2.  Exercise and Physical Fitness

300 min

TFV.02, TF2.06, TF2.07, TF2.09

ICV.02, IC2.01, IC2.04

CGE2b,c,d, CGE4h

Knowledge/ Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

Plan a self-fitness program

3.  Prescription and Non-prescription Drugs

240 min

TFV.02, TF2.02, TF2.04, TF2.09

CGE3d, CGE7a,b,d

Knowledge/ Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

Group project on the therapeutic use of prescription drugs and the effects on health of non-prescription drugs

4.  Catholic View of Sexual Behaviours and Impact on Health

120 min

TFV.02, TF2.04, TF2.08

CGE3c, CGE6b, CGE7d

Knowledge/ Understanding

Summary paper on Catholic teachings specific to sexual behaviours

5.  Self-Assessment of Health Practices, Lifestyle Choices and Impact on Longevity

240 min

TFV.02, TF2.01, TF2.02, TF2.04, TF2.09

CGE1d, CGE2a,b,c,d,e, CGE3b,c,e,f, CGE4a,e,f,g, CGE5a, CGE7d

Knowledge/ Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

Self-assessment of lifestyle choices and habits and identification of changes to increase longevity

Activity 1:  Nutrition for Health

Time:  300 minutes

Description

Through utilization of research skills, students gain knowledge of preferred nutritional habits and practices according to Health Canada’s Guideline to Healthy Eating. Students also enhance their communication practices and interviewing skills by interviewing a client for the purpose of a nutritional assessment. The data collected from the research and the interview enable students to identify healthier nutritional habits for both themselves and the client. Through examination and reflection on one’s personal values, abilities, and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities, students will reflect on their present habits and identify needed changes that will influence lifestyle choices.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2a - listens actively and critically to understand in light of gospel values;

CGE2b - reads, understands, and uses written materials effectively;

CGE2c - presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE2d - writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages;

CGE2e - uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life;

CGE3b - creates, adapts, and evaluates new ideas in light of the common good;

CGE3c - thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;

CGE3f - examines, evaluates, and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society;

CGE4f - applies effective communication, decision-making, problem solving, time and resource management skills;

CGE4g - examines and reflects on one’s personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities;

CGE5a - works effectively as an interdependent team member;

CGE5g - achieves excellence, originality and integrity in one’s own work and supports these qualities in the work of others;

CGE7i - respects the environment and uses resources wisely.

Overall Expectations

TFV.02 - explain the relationship between lifestyle choices and personal health;

SPV.02 - demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Specific Expectations

TF2.05 - assess a client’s dietary strengths and weaknesses and make appropriate suggestions regarding client needs in terms of Canada’s Food Guide and the nutritional value of food;

TF2.09 - identify healthier personal lifestyles for themselves by evaluating their own lifestyle
choices and habits;

SP2.03 - demonstrate effective interviewing skills and an ability to communicate client progress;

SP3.05 - explain how to gather health data and the rules of confidentiality.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

The student will have:

·         effective interpersonal skills;

·         respect for the rights, responsibilities, and contributions of self and others;

·         fundamental skills in writing, keyboarding, and research.

Planning Notes

·         The teacher will facilitate access to computers and the Internet.

·         The teacher will provide a list of appropriate websites and/or copies of Canada’s Food Guide available from Ministry of Health to facilitate effective student research activities.

·         The teacher should review copyright laws and review any data, text, or images that students wish to copy or print.

·         The teacher may arrange for a nutritionist as a guest speaker.

·         The teacher may suggest potential interview clients or may use students as “clients.”

Teaching/Learning Strategies

·         The teacher will guide students to Health Canada site to research Guidelines to Healthy Eating and the Canada Food Guide.

·         Students will takes notes or produce a chart from the Canada Food Guide website.

·         The teacher will lead classroom discussion on the application of Guide to Healthy Eating to students’ dietary habits.

·         Students will develop interview questions to be used in a nutritional assessment of a client. Students may use Healthy Eating Checklist and Scorecard at Health Canada site for assistance.

·         The teacher and student will collaborate on the selection of a client to be interviewed. Classmates may be suitable as “clients.”

·         The teacher will review necessity of confidentiality in gathering health data and assist students to complete Confidentiality Contract in Appendix 3.1.

·         Students will be provided with Letter of Introduction and permission slip (Appendix 3.2).

·         Students will schedule interview with assigned/selected client.

·         Students will conduct nutritional assessment and make appropriate recommendations for change consistent with the Canada Food Guide.

·         Students will summarize in writing the data gathered in the interview and their recommendations to the client. Student will present information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity
to the client.

·         The teacher will monitor and guide ongoing student progress with the development of the interview questions, the scheduling of the interview and the resultant assessment.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Using a formative approach the teacher assesses:

·         student progress with development of interview questions, scheduling of interview and documentation of data through frequent teacher/student conferencing.

Using a summative approach:

·         each student will submit a word-processed summary of the client’s nutritional information and the recommendations made to the client. The Canada Food Guide may be used as an evaluative standard. The number of servings from all four food groups should adhere to Canada Food Guide recommendations. The completeness of the data collected and the recommendations made to the client indicate Knowledge/Understanding of nutrition and the ability of the student to Communicate and Apply the knowledge learned.

·         the teacher may also use a quiz on the contents of the Canada Food Guide.

 

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Tools

Category

Teacher observation

(Diagnostic, Formative)

Teacher/student Conferencing re: progress with interview questions, scheduling of interview and documentation of data

K/U

Performance Assessment (Summative)

- word-processed documentation of information gathered in interview and nutritional recommendations made for client.

Canada Food Guide used as an evaluative standard, i.e., all food groups and number of servings in each

K/U, T/I, C, A

 

Accommodations

The teacher may provide the following accommodations:

·         Be familiar with IEPs and make recommended modifications.

·         Provide extra time for completion of the word-processed assignment.

·         Use a variety of teaching styles to accommodate learning styles.

·         Provide a list of topics where enrichment and challenge is needed.

·         Ensure that students understand expectations used for assessment of their work.

·         Students may, with permission of the client, audio/video tape the interview.

Resources

Publications

Merki, Mary Bronson and Don Merki. Health – A Guide to Wellness. New York, New York: Glencoe Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1993. ISBN 0-02-652479-1

Sorrentino, Sheila and Bernie Gorek. Long Term Care Assistants. Missouri: Von Hoffman Press, 1999.
ISBN 0-323-00709-0. Chapter 18 – Nutrition and Fluids

Websites

Health Canada online – index and links to nutrition and healthy living
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/index.htm

Health Canada – Canada’s Food Guide to healthy eating, Healthy Eating checklist and scorecard, links to factors affecting diet and nutritional impact on long-term health
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/nutrition/pube/foodguid/foodguide.html

Catholic Healthcare West – health risk assessments, health and wellness overviews, links to additional sites
http://your.chwhealth.org/centres/wellness.cfm


Appendix 3.1

Confidentiality Contract

Confidential is defined according to Webster’s dictionary as “spoken or written in confidence – entrusted with secrets.” Information gathered in this interview activity is entrusted to you and must remain private. This could be a legal or moral matter. Should this interview be shared with your class, under no circumstances is information to be shared that could reveal the name (identity) of your client.

I have read the confidentiality contract and agree to abide by this agreement.

 

Date: __________________________

 

STUDENT SIGNATURE ____________________________________________

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE_____________________________________

 

TEACHER SIGNATURE ____________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix 3.2

Letter of Introduction and Permission

The students of the Grade 11 Personal Health and Services Program, as part of their learning experiences, have been asked to interview a person in our community to learn about nutrition and assess nutritional habits according to the Canada Food Guide. Your involvement in this assignment is an important and valuable part of the student’s learning and is very much appreciated. The student has developed a list of questions on nutrition to discuss with you. The student has signed a confidentiality contract and will not divulge information in class discussions that would reveal your name.

 

Please sign below to indicate your consent to a student interview.

 

SIGNATURE_________________________________________________________

 


Activity 2:  Exercise and Physical Fitness

Time:  300 minutes

Description

Students discover the importance of exercise and physical activity to health. Their learning is demonstrated in the development of a fitness plan for themselves, thereby enabling them to participate in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE2b - reads, understands and uses written materials effectively;

CGE2c - presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE2d - writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages;

CGE4h - participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Overall Expectations

TFV.02 - explain the relationship between lifestyle choices and health;

ICV.02 - describe health and safety procedures and their application to health care.

Specific Expectations

TF2.06 -describe the benefits of different types of exercise and how physical fitness programs and equipment can promote health;

TF2.07 - demonstrate an understanding of factors relating to physical fitness by suggesting ways an exercise regimen could be improved;

TF2.09 - identify healthier personal lifestyles for themselves by evaluating their own lifestyle
choices and habits;

IC2.01 - describe health and safety procedures such as the use of proper body mechanics (e.g. being careful to bend with the knees instead of the back, having a wide base of support when lifting, or turning the full body instead of twisting the upper half of the body), and their application to health care;

IC2.04 - operate health care and fitness equipment, tools and materials safely.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

The student will have:

·         fundamental skills in writing, keyboarding, and research;

·         knowledge from Unit 2 - Anatomy and Physiology;

·         related Science topics from Grade 10.

Planning Notes

·         The teacher may invite a fitness expert or a physiotherapist as a guest speaker

·         The teacher may wish to collaborate with the physical education department for
equipment and facilities.

·         The teacher may plan a field trip to a fitness centre.

·         The teacher may supply a tape player or a CD player

Teaching/Learning Strategies

·         The teacher may wish to review the Health Canada and Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology website (see Resources).

·         The teacher may direct the students to the above site for information on physical activity.

·         The teacher will guide classroom discussion on types of exercises and benefits of physical activity.

·         The teacher will encourage student participation in physical activity by asking students or a group of students to demonstrate one fitness exercise and/or lead classmates in a fitness exercise. The teacher may assign each student a specific part of the body to focus on, e.g., arms, legs, or abdomen to ensure a variety of exercise presentations.

·         Music enhances this activity therefore students may select an appropriate music selection for this activity.

·         Students will evaluate their own exercise habits and write a specific plan to improve their fitness level.

·         The teacher will discuss potential avenues to obtain information relevant to students’ task.

·         Students will participate in discussion of the benefits of physical activity and reflect on their own fitness status and exercise habits.

·         The teacher may wish to take students to a local fitness centre to observe various types of equipment for specific fitness needs.

·         The teacher encourages participation in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Using a formative approach, the teacher assesses:

·         student’s ongoing work on specific fitness plan through frequent teacher/student conferencing

Using a summative approach the teacher assesses:

·         student presentation of one exercise that is beneficial to health, focused on the prescribed body part and age-appropriate. See the chart below for the three criteria used to obtain a satisfactory evaluation;

·         the individual students’ written (word-processed) assessment of their own fitness level and their plan to improve physical activity. See Rubric for Assessment of Fitness Plan (Appendix 3.2.1).

 

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Tools

Category

Teacher observation

(Diagnostic, Formative)

Teacher/student conferencing re: progress with assignment

K/U

Performance Assessment

(Summative)

- student demonstration of one exercise

- criteria:

1)   beneficial to health

2)   focused on prescribed (pre-assigned) body part

3)   age-appropriate

Sample rubric for assessment of Fitness Plan
Appendix 3.2.1

K/U, T/I, C, A

Accommodations

The teacher may make the following accommodations:

·         Be familiar with IEPs and make recommended modifications.

·         Make suggestions and comments about ongoing work.

·         Establish a timeline and allow extra time for completion.

·         Allow students to describe exercise to classmates, if unable to demonstrate.

·         Allow students to do exercise demonstrations in groups of three or four students.

·         Allow students to show a video tape of the specific exercise.

Resources

Publications

Merki, Mary Bronson and Don Merki. Health – A Guide to Wellness. New York, New York: Glencoe Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1993. ISBN 0-02-652479-1. (Chapter 17 Fitness and Your Health and
Chapter 18 Getting Fit and Staying Fit)

Sorrentino, Sheila and Bernie Gorek. Long Term Care Assistants. Missouri: Von Hoffman Press, 1999.
ISBN 0-323-00709-0. (Chapter 19)

Websites

Fitness and Active Living website – links to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Older Adults and other fitness sites
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/fitness/

Suggestions for improving fitness and exercise habits
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/fitness/home_family.html#home_family

Health Canada and Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology website – physical activity guide and quiz
http://www.paguide.com/

 


Appendix 3.2.1

Rubric for Assessment of Fitness Plan

Categories

Level 1

(50 - 59%)

Level 2

(60 - 69%)

Level 3

(70 - 79%)

Level 4

(80 - 100%)

Knowledge/ Understanding

TF2.06, TF2.07

- demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of physical activity and fitness facts and terminology

- demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of physical activity and fitness facts and terminology

- demonstrates considerable knowledge and understanding of physical activity and fitness facts and terminology

- demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of physical activity and fitness facts and terminology

Thinking/ Inquiry

TF2.09

- uses thinking skills with limited effectiveness

- uses thinking skills with moderate effectiveness

- uses thinking skills with considerable effectiveness

- uses thinking skills with a high degree of effectiveness

Communication

IC2.01, TF2.06

CGE 2b, 2c, 2d

- communicates information with limited clarity

- communicates information with moderate clarity

- communicates information with considerable clarity

- communicates information with a high degree of clarity, and with confidence

Application

TF2.01, IC2.04

- transfers concepts of physical activity and fitness to self plan with limited effectiveness

- transfers concepts of physical activity and fitness to self plan with moderate effectiveness

- transfers concepts of physical activity and fitness to self plan with considerable effectiveness

- transfers concepts of physical activity and fitness to self plan with a high degree of effectiveness

Note: A student whose achievement is below level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment or activity.


Activity 3:  Prescription and Non-prescription Drugs

Time:  240 minutes

Description

Through the use of research and presentation skills, students learn about the therapeutic use of prescription drugs and the impact on health of the use of non-prescription substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Students expand their teamwork skills and communication skills through group projects and presentations while learning about the relationship between lifestyle choices and personal and societal health. Through examination of personal values, abilities, and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities, students reflect on present habits and realize the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s health.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE3d - makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience;

CGE7a - acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions;

CGE7b - accepts accountability for one’s own actions;

CGE7d - promotes the sacredness of life.

Overall Expectations

TFV.02 - explain the relationship between lifestyle choices and personal health.

Specific Expectations

TF2.02 - identify relationships between lifestyle and the health of individuals of various ages;

TF2.04 - explain how lifestyle choices can have great impact on an individual’s health and well-being (e.g. sleep, dietary and exercise habits, the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs);

TF2.09 - identify healthier personal lifestyles for themselves by evaluating their own lifestyle choices and habits.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

The student will have:

·         effective interpersonal and group work skills;

·         respect for the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others;

·         fundamental skills in writing, keyboarding, research, and oral presentations.

Planning Notes

·         The teacher will arrange access to computers and the Internet.

·         To facilitate effective student research skills, the teacher will provide a list of suggested websites listed in resources at the end of this activity.

·         The teacher may arrange a guest speaker (pharmacist, pharmacy assistant, physician, registered nurse) to present a lesson on the therapeutic effects and pharmacodynamics of prescription medications.

·         In lieu of the above guest speaker, the teacher may a plan lesson on prescription medicines. Suggested resources from resource list are Health – A Guide to Wellness text, Chapter 21: Understanding Medicines, or website pharmacology2000.com.

·         The teacher may arrange for a guest speaker from the Addiction Foundation, Alcoholics Anonymous and/or the Lung Association to speak about substance abuse and the impact on health.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

·         The teacher and/or guest speaker will begin activity with introduction to prescription and non-prescription drugs.

·         Following the introduction, students should be divided into working teams of three or four students to research the following suggested topics (one per team): tobacco and it’s effect on health; alcohol and its effect on health; illegal drugs and their effect on health; herbal additives and their effect on health; or safety and the avoidance of chemical interactions between prescription medications and herbal additives.

·         The teacher may guide students to websites listed in resource list.

·         Each team will develop a written presentation on the specific topic chosen.

·         Each team will share their findings/work with their classmates in the form of a presentation and entertain questions in a discussion.

·         The teacher should guide discussions to identify healthier personal lifestyle choices and habits and encourage students to act morally and legally as persons formed in the Catholic traditions.

·         Students will reflect on their own choices and habits and identify needed changes.

·         The teacher or student may use electronic presentation devices/software.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Using a formative approach the teacher assesses:

·         student teams ongoing progress on researching specified topic through frequent teacher/student conferencing.

Using a summative approach the teacher assesses:

·         each team’s presentation. The rubric for oral presentations may be used (Appendix 3.3.1);

·         a quiz based on the guest speaker’s presentation.

 

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Tools

Category

Teacher observation

(Diagnostic, Formative)

Teacher/student conferencing re: progress with research and presentation

K/U

Performance Assessment

- team presentation to class on pre-selected topic

Sample rubric for Oral Presentation Appendix 3.3.1

K/U, T/I, C, A

 

Accommodations

The teacher may make the following accommodations:

·         Consider student IEPs.

·         Make suggestions and comments about ongoing work.

·         Establish a timeline and allow extra time for completion.

·         Provide a list of topics to assist with research projects.

·         Ensure that students understand expectations for this activity and the criteria for evaluation (Appendix 3.3.1).

Resources

Publications

Merki, Mary Bronson and Don Merki. Health – A Guide to Wellness. New York, New York: Glencoe Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1993. ISBN 0-02-652479-1. (Chapter 21: Understanding Medications,
Chapter 22: Tobacco, Chapter 23: Alcohol, Chapter 24: Illegal Drugs)

Websites

Catholic Healthcare West – health risk assessments, links to other sites
http://your.chwhealth.org/centers

Learning about pharmacodynamics and prescription medications
http://www.pharmacology2000.com

Directory of various sites and readings on drugs and health
http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Drugs/

Facts and information about substance abuse – includes tobacco, alcohol and drugs
http://directory.google.com/Top/Health/Substance_Abuse/

Directory for drugs, alcohol, acne, conditions and disease, sexuality, fitness and nutrition, articles specific to teen
http://directory.google.com/Top/Health/Teen_Health/


Appendix 3.3.1

Rubric for Evaluation of Oral Presentations

Criteria

Level 1

(50-59%)

Level 2

(60-69%)

Level 3

(70-79%)

Level 4

(80-100%)

Introduction

Knowledge/ Understanding

Communication

- limited effectiveness opening and/or closing

- somewhat effective opening and/or closing

- effective opening and closing

- masterful opening and closing

Content

Knowledge/ Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

- development of one or more parts of the presentation

- some development of the parts of the presentation

- development of most parts of the presentation

- masterful development of all the parts of the presentation

Presentation Summary

Thinking/Inquiry

- coherent sequence of ideas is not clearly discernible

- some coherence in sequencing of ideas

- coherent sequencing of ideas

- very coherent sequencing of ideas

Verbal

Communication

- presents in a low monotone manner

- presents with some variety in intonation and acceptable voice clarity

- presents with considerable variety in intonation, speaking clearly, and pausing effectively

- presents with a high degree of varied intonation, speaking clearly, and pausing effectively

Non-verbal

Communication

- demonstrates limited awareness of effect of body language

- demonstrates some awareness of effect of body language

- demonstrates control of body language

- demonstrates sophisticated control of body language

Quality of Content

Knowledge/ Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

- communicates understanding of few aspects of the researched topic

 

 

 

- answers class questions in a limited manner

- communicates some understanding of the researched topic

 

 

- answers concrete class questions and/or replies with some effectiveness

- communicates a thorough understanding of the researched topic

 

 

- answers most concrete and abstract questions effectively

- communicates a thorough and insightful understanding of the researched topic

 

- answers all concrete and abstract class questions effectively

Note: A student whose achievement is below level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment or activity.


Activity 4:  Catholic View of Sexual Behaviours and Impact on Health

Time:  120 minutes

Description

Students draw on prior knowledge from health and religious education to discuss sexual behaviours in light of our Catholic traditions and teachings and to view these sexual behaviours as a lifestyle choice affecting future health and well-being. Students recognize human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator intended, and that lifestyle choices affect future healthy well being. Students are taught the truth of God’s revelation about the dignity of the human person and the meaning of human sexuality. Students enhance their communication and analytical skills through the development of a summary paper on the topic.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE3c - thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;

CGE6b - recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator intended;

CGE7d - promotes the sacredness of life.

Overall Expectations

TFV.02 - explain the relationship between lifestyle choices and personal health.

Specific Expectations

TF2.04 - explain how lifestyle choices can have great impact on an individual’s health and well-being (e.g. sleep, dietary and exercise habits, the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs);

TF2.08 - describe how sexual behaviours (e.g. unprotected sex) can have an impact on health.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         fundamental skills in research, writing, and keyboarding;

·         health education classes;

·         religious education classes;

·         parental/family values and mores;

·         Catholic Course Profile Grade 9 Support Documents pertaining to sexuality.

Planning Notes

·         The teacher will arrange access to computers.

·         The teacher may arrange a guest speaker to conduct an interactive session with students on sexual behaviours in light of our Catholic traditions and teachings. The guest speaker may be a Catholic health care worker, a religion consultant or a religion teacher.

·         The session should include discussion of sexual behaviours as a lifestyle choice impacting on future health.

·         The teacher may wish to collaborate with the religion and/or physical education department on this activity.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

·         Students will participate in the discussion with the guest speaker.

·         The teacher/guest speaker will guide discussion to focus on 1) sexual behaviours as a lifestyle choice impacting on health and longevity and 2) Catholic teachings specific to sexual behaviours.

·         Students will summarize the above topics in a 2-3 page word processed discussion paper, including the specific impact of sexual behaviours on health and recommendations to maintain health.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Using a formative approach the teacher assesses:

·         student ongoing progress with summary paper through frequent teacher/student conferencing.

Using a summative approach the teacher assesses:

·         the student’s individual word-processed summary paper. (See Rubric for Assessment of Summary Paper, Appendix 3.4.1.)

 

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Tools

Category

Teacher observation

(Diagnostic, Formative)

Teacher/student conferencing e: progress with summary paper

K/U

Performance Evaluation

(Summative)

- individual summary paper relating Catholic teachings, sexual behaviour and impact on health.

Sample rubric for assessment of Summary Paper Appendix 3.4.1

K/U

Accommodations

The teacher may make the following accommodations:

·         Consider student IEPs.

·         Make suggestions and comments about ongoing work.

·         Adjust length of paper.

·         Provide a list of topics for research activities.

·         Ensure that students understand expectations for this activity and expectations used to
assess their work.

Resources

Publications

Merki, Mary Bronson and Don Merki. Health – A Guide to Wellness. New York, New York: Glencoe Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1993. ISBN 0-02-652479-1. (Chapter 6: Your Relationships with Others, Chapter 27: Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Catholic Course Profile – Grade 9 – Support Document/Sexuality)

Websites

Directory – includes articles on sexuality
http://directory.google.com/Top/Health/Teen_Health/


Appendix 3.4.1

Rubric Evaluation for Summary Paper on Catholic Teachings and Sexual Behaviours

Criteria

Level 1

(50-59%)

Level 2

(60-69%)

Level 3

(70-79%)

Level 4

(80-100%)

Knowledge/ Understanding

CGE 6b, 7d

- demonstrates limited understanding of Catholic teachings specific to sexual behaviour

- demonstrates some understanding of Catholic teachings specific to sexual behaviour

- demonstrates considerable understanding of Catholic teachings specific to sexual behaviour

- demonstrates thorough and insightful understanding of Catholic teachings specific to sexual behaviour

Thinking/ Inquiry

CGE 3c

- uses thinking skills with limited effectiveness

- uses thinking skills with moderate effectiveness

- uses thinking skills with considerable effectiveness

- uses thinking skills with a high degree of effectiveness

Communication

TFV.02

- communicates in writing with limited effectiveness

 

- coherent flow of ideas is limited

- communicates in writing with some effectiveness

 

 

- some coherence in flow of ideas

- communicates in writing with considerable effectiveness

 

- coherent flow of ideas

- communicates in writing with a high degree of effectiveness

 

- thorough flow of ideas

Application

TF2.08

- makes connections between Catholic teachings, sexual behaviour, and impact on health with limited effectiveness

- makes connections between Catholic teachings, sexual behaviour, and impact on health with moderate effectiveness

- makes connections between Catholic social teachings, sexual behaviour, and impact on health with considerable effectiveness

- makes connections between Catholic teachings, sexual behaviour, and impact on health with a high degree of effectiveness

Note: A student whose achievement is below level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment or activity.

 


Activity 5:  Self-Assessment of Health Practices, Lifestyle Choices,

and Impact on Longevity

Time:  240 minutes

Description

Through utilization of research skills, writing skills, and reflection, students will do a self-assessment of their lifestyle choices and habits. Students will apply knowledge learned in the previous four activities. Through examination and reflection on one’s personal and family values, abilities, and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities, the student will identify needed changes and develop realistic goals.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Theory and Foundation, Skills and Processes, Impact and Consequences

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE1d - develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity, and the common good;

CGE2a - listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;

CGE2b - reads, understands, and uses written materials effectively;

CGE2c - presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE2d - writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages;

CGE2e - uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life;

CGE3b - creates, adapts, and evaluates new ideas in light of the common good;

CGE3c - thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;

CGE3e - adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience;

CGE3f - examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society;

CGE4a - demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others;

CGE4e - sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life;

CGE4f - applies effective communication, decision-making, problem solving, time and resource management skills;

CGE4g - participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle;

CGE5a - works effectively as an interdependent team member;

CGE7d - promotes the sacredness of life.

Overall Expectations

TFV.02 - explain the relationship between lifestyle choices and personal health.

Specific Expectations

TF2.01 - explain the relationship among body systems and how they affect personal health (e.g. not taking in sufficient fluids may lead to digestive or urinary problems);

TF2.02 - identify relationships between lifestyle and the health of individuals of various ages;

TF2.04 - explain how lifestyle choices can have great impact on an individual’s health and well-being (e.g. sleep, dietary and exercise habits, the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs);

TF2.09 - identify healthier personal lifestyles for themselves by evaluating their own lifestyle choices and habits.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

The student will have:

·         fundamental skills in research, writing, keyboarding, and self-reflection;

·         knowledge from previous four Activities in this Unit.

Planning Notes

·         The teacher will facilitate access to computers and the Internet.

·         Many professional and community health organizations have various types of health appraisals/self-assessment tools available. The teacher may wish to contact these organizations for copies or assign students to this task. Health risk assessment or self-inventory tools are also available in two of the listed resources: Health – A Guide to Wellness text (Chapter 1, p. 22), and also at the website Catholic Healthcare West (free log-in as a new user). The teacher may wish students to develop their own wellness self inventory. Sample assessment questions are included in Appendix 3.5.2.

·         The teacher should review copyright laws and review any data, text or images that students may wish to copy or print.

·         To facilitate student work, the teacher may provide to students the resource list at end of this activity.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

·         Introduce this activity as a summary of the knowledge gained in the previous activities and an application of this new knowledge to improve own habits and health.

·         Have students track their lifestyles for one week. Ask them to list two or three positive behaviours and two or three negative behaviours (positive or negative towards health and wellness) that they took part in each day. Summarize alternatives to the negative behaviours.

·         Students may design a health-behaviour contract. Include signature, date of commitment, topic of the health area, a specific goal and plan and leave space for students to record progress to improve their lifestyle.

·         Students will obtain tool(s) for self-assessment of lifestyle choices for physical, mental, and social health either from above resources or through self-development (possibly a class activity).

·         Students will complete a self-assessment.

·         The teacher should emphasize the need for honesty in self-assessment to guarantee an accurate view of one’s health.

·         Upon completion of the self-assessment the students identify, in writing, the needed areas for change in their individual practices to enhance wellness and develop a realistic goal for such changes.

·         The teacher will assist and monitor ongoing progress with the completion of the self-assessment and with the development of a realistic goal.

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Using a formative approach the teacher assesses:

·         individual ongoing progress with the assignment through frequent student/teacher conferencing.

Using a summative approach the teacher assesses:

·         the individual student’s completed self-assessment of health practices, and written goal(s) to make needed changes. (See Rubric for Evaluation of Health Self-Assessment, identification of needed changes and goal statement(s) Appendix 3.5.1.).

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Tools

Category

Teacher Observation

(Diagnostic, Formative)

Teacher/student conferencing re: ongoing progress with self-assessment.

K/U

Performance Assessment

(Summative)

- individual self-assessment of physical, mental and social health practices and written goal(s) to make needed changes.

Sample rubric for evaluation of self-health assessment, identification of needed changes and goal statements
(Appendix 3.5.1)

K/U, T/I, C, A

Accommodations

The teacher may provide the following accommodations:

·         Consider student IEPs.

·         Allow extra time for completion of assignment.

·         Provide a list of topics where challenge is needed, e.g., student may complete assessment of lifestyle choices for health on a member of the community in a different age group (child or elderly client).

·         Consider individual peer tutoring to assist with ongoing completion of the assignment.

Resources

Publications

Merki, Mary Bronson and Don Merki. Health – A Guide to Wellness. New York, New York: Glencoe Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1993. ISBN 0-02-652479-1. (Chapter 1, p. 22)

Websites

Catholic Healthcare West – directory to health risk assessments, log in as a new user
http://your.chwhealth.org/home/home.cfm


Appendix 3.5.1

Rubric for Evaluation of Health Self-Assessment, Identification of Needed Change and Goal Statement

 

Criteria

Level 1

(50-59%)

Level 2

(60-69%)

Level 3

(70-79%)

Level 4

(80-100%)

Knowledge/ Understanding

Health Self-Assessment

- demonstrates limited understanding
of health
self-assessment

- demonstrates some understanding
of health
self-assessment

- demonstrates considerable understanding
of health
self-assessment

- demonstrates thorough and insightful understanding
of health
self-assessment

Thinking/ Inquiry

Develop personal pan

- uses thinking skills with limited effectiveness to develop personal goal for improvement

- uses thinking skills with moderate effectiveness to develop personal goal for improvement

- uses thinking skills with considerable effectiveness to develop personal goal for improvement

- uses thinking skills with a high degree of effectiveness to develop personal goal for improvement

Communication

TFV.02, TF2.01, TF2.04

- communicates in writing with limited effectiveness

- communicates in writing with some effectiveness

- communicates in writing with considerable effectiveness

- communicates in writing with a high degree of effectiveness

Application

Improves personal practices

- makes connections between results of personal assessment and impact on health with limited effectiveness

- makes connections between results of personal assessment and impact on health with moderate effectiveness

- makes connections between results of personal assessment and impact on health with considerable effectiveness

- makes connections between results of personal assessment and impact on health with a high degree of effectiveness

Note: A student whose achievement level is below level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment or activity.


Appendix 3.5.2

Sample Assessment Questions

(All answers should be “yes”)

 

1.   Do I avoid sitting or standing near people who are smoking?

 

2.   Do I avoid long exposure to dust, fumes, and industrial chemicals?

 

3.   Do I refrain from smoking?

 

4.   Do I avoid eating fatty foods?

 

5.   Do I limit the amount of fat in my diet?

 

6.   Do I eat a healthy breakfast every morning?

 

7.   Do I use sunblock lotion?

 

8.   Do I exercise at least three times a week?

 

9.   Do I eat foods high in fibre?

 

10.  Do I eat fruits and vegetables every day?

 

11.  When I get upset, do I take some action to relax?

 

12.  Is my weight within normal limits?

 

13.  Do I get enough sleep and rest?

 

14.  Do I share my feelings appropriately with others?

 

15.  Have I been immunized against communicable diseases?

 

16.  Do I practise regular and proper hygiene?

 

17.  Do I get regular medical checkups?

 

18.  Do I wear a seatbelt?

 

19.  Do I obey the rules of the road while driving?

 

20.  Do I avoid non-prescription drugs?

 

21.  Do I like myself and feel good about the decisions I make?

 

 

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