8th Grade Health Homework

Journal Assignment #10 (Due Tuesday, May 5)

Mr. Gratton — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:21 +0000

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…)

Journal Assignment #9 (Due Tuesday, April 7)

Mr. Gratton — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:07:56 +0000

Your thoughts/reactions to the Lund presentation.

PSA Project (Due Tuesday, April 14):

Mr. Gratton — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:04:49 +0000

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

Journal Assignment #8 (Due Tuesday, March 24):

Mr. Gratton — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:05:13 +0000

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.

PSA Project Storyboard or Script (Due Tuesday, March 24):

Mr. Gratton — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:25:37 +0000

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

Creative Writing – Sperm/Egg “Journal Entry” (Due Thursday, Feb. 19)

Mr. Gratton — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:12:08 +0000

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.

Journal Assignment #7 (Due Monday, Feb. 16)

Mr. Gratton — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:37:21 +0000

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

Journal Assignment #6 (Due Thursday, 2/5)

Mr. Gratton — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:13:30 +0000

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).

Journal #5 (Due Thursday, Jan. 22)

Mr. Gratton — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:08:54 +0000

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

Journal Assignment #4 (Due Thursday, Jan. 15)

Mr. Gratton — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:47:27 +0000

Your choice – write on the topic of your choice.