| Unit |
Timeframe |
Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) |
Major Learning Experiences |
| Unit 1: Dimensions of Health/Wellness, Living a Healthy Life, Real-Life Decision Making, & Goal Setting |
3 weeks |
What does it mean to be healthy? How do lifestyle choices, personal influences, and goal setting affect overall wellness? |
Explore the dimensions of wellness; examine factors that influence health; practice decision-making skills; develop personal health goals. |
| Unit 2: Stress, Sleep, & Physical Health |
4 weeks |
How does stress affect physical and mental health? What strategies and daily habits help maintain a healthy balance? |
Identify stressors and stress responses; explore healthy coping strategies; examine the importance of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity; develop healthy routines. |
| Unit 3: Mental Health, Identity, & Relationships |
4 weeks |
What influences mental and emotional well-being? How can individuals build healthy relationships, recognize concerns, and access support? |
Explore self-esteem and body image; examine social media influences; learn about mental health concerns and available resources; discuss bullying prevention; identify characteristics of healthy relationships; practice communication skills. |
| Unit 4: Substances, Addiction, & Refusal Skills |
3 weeks |
How do substances affect health? What influences substance-related decisions, and how can individuals make informed choices? |
Examine the effects of substances and addiction; explore vaping, smoking, marijuana, and alcohol; analyze peer and media influences; practice refusal and decision-making skills. |
| Unit 5: Body Systems, Disease/Disorders, & Prevention |
2 weeks |
How do body systems work together to maintain health? What factors influence disease risk, and how can individuals protect their health? |
Review major body systems; explore infectious and chronic diseases; identify risk and protective factors; examine disease prevention and healthy behaviors. |
| Unit 6: Independent Living, Life Skills, & Adult Wellness |
2 weeks |
What skills support healthy, independent living? How do financial decisions, daily responsibilities, and personal habits affect overall wellness? |
Explore budgeting and financial responsibility; practice comparison shopping and everyday living skills; examine time management, occupational wellness, and work-life balance. |
