I. Introduction
A. class rules and expectations
B. grading policy (class participation 50%, quizzes 25%, assignments 25%)
II. Mental and Emotional Health
A. human emotional neds
B. improving self esteem
C. decision making (refusal skills)
D. anger management techniques
E. friendship and interpersonal communication skills
F. conflict resolution skills
G. community resources and services
III. Safety
A. understanding safe environments
B. reducing risks
C. personal safety skills (abduction prevention, sexual abuse prevention)
D. emergency response skills (weapons, fire, injury, illness)
E. community resources
IV. Substance Abuse Prevention
A. drugs and their affect on the body
B. tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana
C. the influence of the media
D. S.P.E.C.D.A. (Putnam County Sheriff Department's prevention program)
E. benefits of abstinence
F. community services and resources
V. Physical Fitness & Nutrition
A. nutrition and growth
B. exercise and health maintenance
C. reducing the risks of disease and disorders
D. body image and self esteem
E. consumer services, product evaluation and advocacy
F. community resources
VI. Human Growth & Development
A. puberty education
B. male and female reproductive systems
C. menstruation
D. hygiene
E. relationships (friendship, conflict resolution, refusal skills)
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