8th Grade Health Homework

Re-read all of your journal entries.  Then write a new entry discussing what you got out of health class this year.  (For example: Was it what you expected?  What did you like and/or dislike about it?  What were the most important things you learned?  What do you think you will remember that will be of help to you in the future?  How do you think what you learned this year might help you to make healthier choices in the future? Etc…)

Your thoughts/reactions to the Lund presentation.

Create a Public Service Announcement on a health topic of your choice. This can be in video or audio form.  (Download the Project Info sheet below for specific details.)

* Storyboard due March 24
* Final production due April 14

HealthPSAProject.pdf

ProjectChecklist.pdf

Based on the recent videos and discussions we’ve had on sexuality-related topics, share your thoughts on teen sex and the risks involved vs. the benefits.

If creating a video PSA, turn in your storyboard. Plan out frame by frame in detail what you will include in your video, including video footage, photos, graphics, text, music, etc.

If creating an audio PSA, turn in your script, detailing exactly what will be said in the recording, plus any background sound effects, music, etc.

Storyboard.pdf

On the back side of your video quiz, write a “journal entry” as if you are either a sperm cell or an egg cell.  Be creative, but use correct terms and include factual information about the reproductive process.

Your thoughts/reactions to the discussions we had about gender differences.

Write about a time where you experienced a situation involving bullying, harassment, or sexual harassment, and describe your role (as bully/harasser, victim, or bystander).

How has our unit in media literacy/marketing changed the way you look at advertising?

Your choice – write on the topic of your choice.