Teaching Today's Health

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Teaching Today's Health, Tenth Edition, balances comprehensive theory with a wealth of effective classroom activities to give you the tools you need to become successful health educators. This book's strong background and depth in teaching methods prepares you for the challenges of today's teaching environment. Meaningful content enhancements include expanded coverage of bullying and obesity, body systems, and substance abuse and a new Creativity in the Classroom feature and an Index of Strategies). Important currency updates include a significantly updated nutrition chapter with new MyPlate and 2010 Dietary Guidelines and more technology coverage. Helpful Companion Website include all Worksheets available in PDF form, for easy copying to hand out to students in class, and a new easy-to-reference Glossary. Priced significantly less than other books in the market, this attractive two-color book provides great value to you. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Acknowledgments Contents Preface 1 The Need for Health Education The Evolution of Health Education What Is Health Education and Health Promotion? Accomplishing Health Education Why Health Education? National Initiatives for Comprehensive School Health The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System The Coordinated School Health Program The Status of Health Education Family Structure and the Well-Being of Children Politics and Health Education School-Based Health Centers—The School Nurse Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions 2 The Role of the Teacher in Coordinated School Health Programs The Challenge of Health Education Professional Preparation Becoming a Quality Health Teacher The Teacher as Part of the Health Team Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 3 Planning for Health Instruction Traditional Content Areas in the Elementary School Developing Scope and Sequence Effective Health Education Curriculum The Place of Values in the Curriculum Curriculum Approaches Deciding Student Outcomes Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 4 STRATEGIES for Implementing Health Instruction The Relationship of Strategies to Learning Decision Making and Health Strategies A Positive Climate for Learning Other Verbal and Discussion-Oriented Strategies Action-Oriented Strategies The Use of Media in Health Instruction A Final Word Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 5 Measurement and Evaluation of Health Education Measurement and Evaluation Teacher Skills Needed for Competent Measurement and Evaluation Teacher-Designed Tests Developing Tests Writing Effective Test Items Measuring Health Attitudes Traditional Grading Strategies Using Benchmarks and Standards to Assess Student Progress Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 6 Mental Health and Stress Reduction The Importance of Mental Health Characteristics of the Emotionally Healthy Individual What Children Need to Achieve Emotional Health Self-Esteem and the Development of Emotional Health Behavior and the Expression of Emotions Children and Major Psychiatric Disorders Suicide in Children and Adolescents Latchkey Children Divorce and Separation: The Effects on Children Bullying and Student Health Death and Children Rules for Developing and Maintaining Mental Health The Role of the Teacher in Promoting Mental Health The Role of the Family in Developing Emotional Health Stress and Its Relationship to Mental Health Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 7 STRATEGIES for Teaching Mental Health and Stress Reduction Mental Health: An Integral Part of Life Information Assessment Activities Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Experiments and Demonstrations Puzzles and Games Other Ideas 8 Body Systems A Unique Machine The Integumentary System The Nervous System The Endocrine System The Respiratory System The Circulatory System The Digestive and Excretory Systems The Skeletal and Muscular Systems Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 9 Personal Health Developing Good Habits Early Personal Appearance The Senses Dental Health Fitness, Relaxation, and Sleep Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 10 STRATEGIES for Teaching Body Systems and Personal Health Planning Learning Activities Teaching the Concepts of Body Systems and of Personal Health Information Assessment Activities: Body Systems Information Assessment Activities: Personal Health Decision Stories: Body Systems Decision Stories: Personal Health Dramatizations: Body Systems Dramatizations: Personal Health Discussion and Report Techniques: Body Systems Discussion and Report Techniques: Personal Health Experiments and Demonstrations: Body Systems Experiments and Demonstrations: Personal Health Puzzles and Games: Body Systems Puzzles and Games: Personal Health Other Ideas: Body Systems Other Ideas: Personal Health 11 Sexuality Education Sexuality Education Implications for Sexuality Education Abstinence-Only Sexuality Education Where Do Children Learn About Sexuality? School-Based Sexuality Education Teaching Sexuality Education Social Aspects and Values of Family Living Concepts of Love and Family Psychological Aspects of Sexuality and Family Living Biological Components of Sex Education Problems of Child Abuse and Violence Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 12 STRATEGIES for Teaching Sexuality Education Building Self-Esteem and Responsible Decision Making Information Assessment Strategies Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Experiments and Demonstrations Puzzles and Games Other Ideas 13 Substance Use and Abuse Substance Abuse Effects of Drugs on the Body Over-the-Counter Drugs Depressants Narcotics Stimulants Marijuana Inhalants Designer Drugs Club Drugs Hallucinogens Drug Education Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 14 STRATEGIES for Teaching about Substance Use and Abuse The Challenge of Substance Abuse Education Information Assessment Activities Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Experiments and Demonstrations Puzzles and Games Other Ideas 15 Infectious and Noninfectious Conditions Diseases—Then and Now Communicable Diseases The Stages of Diseases Protection against Diseases Selected Infectious Diseases Chronic and Noninfectious Diseases The Cardiovascular System Cancer Respiratory Disorders Other Conditions Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 16 STRATEGIES for Teaching Infectious and Noninfectious Conditions Teaching Children about Disease Information Assessment Activities Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Experiments and Demonstrations Puzzles and Games 17 Nutrition Knowledge and Nutrition Food Habits and Customs Nutrients Antioxidants Nutritional Needs Nutritional Needs for School-Age Children Nutrient Characteristics of Types of Food Food Problems Other Food-Related Issues Nutrition Education Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 18 STRATEGIES for Teaching Nutrition A Flexible Approach to Nutrition Information Assessment Activities Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Experiments and Demonstrations Puzzles and Games Other Ideas 19 Injuries: Accident and Violence Prevention Children, Accidents, and Violence The Need for Safety Education Safety and Risk Taking Accident Proneness Accidents School Violence: An Overview First-Aid Skills Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 20 STRATEGIES for Teaching Injuries: Accident and Violence Prevention Fostering Safety Behavior Information Assessment Activities Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Puzzles and Games Other Ideas 21 Consumer Health A Nation of Consumers Advertising and Consumer Behavior Advertising Approaches Other Influences on Product and Service Choices Consumer Myths and Misconceptions Quackery Health Care Health-Related Products Consumer Rights and Protection Teaching Consumer Health Education Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 22 STRATEGIES for Teaching Consumer Health Establishing Consumer Behavior Patterns Information Assessment Activities Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Experiments and Demonstrations Puzzles and Games Other Ideas 23 Aging, Dying, and Death The Normalcy of Aging The Significance of Aging Education Intergenerational Contact Population Demographics The Aging Process Major Challenges Facing the Elderly Considering Death Common Attitudes toward Death and Dying Needs of a Dying Person The Family of a Dying Person The Grief Experience Issues Surrounding Death Young People and Death Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 24 STRATEGIES for Teaching about Aging, Dying, and Death Introduction: Aging Introduction: Dying and Death Information Assessment Activities: Aging Information Assessment Activities: Dying and Death Decision Story: Aging Decision Stories: Dying and Death Dramatizations: Aging Dramatizations: Dying and Death Discussion and Report Techniques: Aging Discussion and Report Techniques: Dying and Death Experiments and Demonstrations: Aging Puzzles and Games: Aging Other Ideas: Aging Other Ideas: Dying and Death 25 Environmental Health Living in a Healthy Environment Ecosystems and Ecology Human Impact and Health Pollution of the Ecosphere Preservation of the Ecosphere Chapter In Review Summary Discussion Questions Critical Thinking Questions 26 STRATEGIES for Teaching Environmental Health Fostering Environmental Appreciation Information Assessment Activities Decision Stories Dramatizations Discussion and Report Techniques Experiments and Demonstrations Puzzles and Games Other Ideas Epilogue Appendix A: Index of Teaching Strategies Worksheets Worksheet Answer Key Glossary A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W References Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Photo Credits Teaching TodayUs Health balances a strong foundation of health methods theory with a wealth of activities to give readers the tools they need to become successful health educators. In addition to an enhanced design and photo program, the Seventh Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect current health issues such as violence and questions about terrorism. New features like Teaching in Action boxes and suggested grade levels for each activity help readers create a curriculum for their own K-8 classroom. KEY TOPICS The bookUs comprehensive coverage includes topics such as mental health, personal health, family life, and substance abuse. A dynamic new website includes chapter quizzes and weblinks for additional review.For college instructors, students, or anyone interested in health and wellness.

Incl. role of teachers/plng/evaluation; personal/ body systems; mental/stress; substance use/abuse; nutrition.

"Teaching Today's Health balances theory with a wealth of effective classroom activities to give students the tools they need to become successful health educators. Meaningful content enhancements include expanded coverage of bullying and obesity, body systems, and substance abuse and a new Creativity in the Classroom feature and an Index of Strategies."--Publisher