DOCUMENT RESUME ED 053 944 SE 012 150 AUTHOR Speilholz, Jess; And Others TITLE Health Education Guide to Better Health 1966, Grades 7-12. INSTITUTION Washington State Office of Public Instruction, Olympia. PUB DATE 66 NOTE 619p.; Working Copy EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MF-$0.65 HC-$23.03 DESCRIPTORS *Curriculum Guides, Fundamental Concepts, *Health Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, *Resource Materials, *Secondary Grades, Teaching Guides ABSTRACT Prepared with the aim of strengthening health education in the Washington schools, this working copy of a curriculum guide provides resource information for teachers in grades 7-12. It is sequentially oriented with materials related to students' health needs and interests. Thirteen units of instruction are outlined: alcohol, anatomy and physiology, community health, consumer health, dental health, disease control, drug education, family health, health careers, heredity and environment, mental health, nutrition, and safety education. Individual units present an overview of the topic and a list of desired competencies. Each competency is then described in detail, appropriate concepts listed, and sample learning experiences and resources to develop the concept indicated. This information is presented for both junior high and senior high levels. A list of resources (books, pamphlets, magazine articles, and films) supplements the unit. In addition, the guide defines health instruction, indicates the place and need for health education in the school, and suggests possible use by school districts and individual teachers. A general bibliography for teachers is also included.(BL) U S DEPARTMENT OF HEAL EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN F DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION INATING IT POINTS OF VIEWOF IONS STATED DO NOT NECES' REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE0 CATION POSITION OR POLICY II I I _AL I / A 4. _d I. U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIG- INATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPIN IONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDU CATION POSITION OR POLICY ti ti Ell!!CATION ',f M!!DIOE ta6erteeteaid _- WORKING COPY STATE OF WASHINGT HEALTH EDUCATION TO BETTER HEALTE' 1966 Prepared Under the Supervision The State Office of Public Instru Olympia, Washington Louis Bruno State Superintendent of Public Instru Chester D. Babcock Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and GRADES 7-12 STATE OF WASHINGTON HEALTH EDUCATION GUIDE TO BETTER HEALTH 1966 Prepared Under the Supervision of The State Office of Public Instruction Olympia, Washington Louis Bruno State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chester D. Babcock Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction FOREWORD We are coming to recognize increasingly that sound mental and most important attributes of a people..The promotion of good health is is also in the national interest. This guide has been prepared with the hope that it may be inst health education in our schools. The guide is regarded only as a tentat a kindergarten-grade 12 program. In a very real sense, it explores unch a pattern to be followed, but a resource to be used. We look forward to an early revision of this material--a revis with it in your classes. Many have contributed to this guide in its p cooperation and assistance, I have great confidence we can continue to our children and youth. FOREWORD ,ra -ecognize increasingly that sound mental and physical health are among the F a people, The promotion of good health is not only a personal goal; it crest. an prepared with the hope that it may be instrumental in strengthening Dols. The guide is regarded only as a tentative first step in establishing jram. In a very real sense, it explores uncharted ground. It provides not at a resource to be used. 3 an early revision of this material--a revision based upon your experience any have contributed to this guide in its present form. With your continued I have great confidence we can continue to provide a better program for all Louis Bruno ACKNOWLEDGMENT The development of this Guide is the result of the eff appreciation goes to Dr. Jess Spielholz, Health Services Divisio Health, for his support in the preparation of this Guide and for tion in our schools. Appreciation is also expressed to the Steering Committ well-being for all people may be partially achieved through the Mrs. Virginia Brannan Dr. Miss Josephine Gaines Mr. Dr. Elizabeth Gunn Mr. Miss Nora Hall Miss Dr. Orvis Harrelson Mr. Mr. Frank Inslee Miss Dr. Richard Jarvis Mr. Mr. Laurel Kenney Mr. Miss Frances Michie We are indebted to the many administrators and teacher and to the administrations of the following districts who made enthusiastic teachers to assist in developing the basic units. Bellevue School District Sea Edmonds School District Sho Everett School District Spo Renton School District Tac ACKNOWLEDGMENTS this Guide is the result of the effort and time of many persons. Special s Spielholz, Health Services Division, Washington State Department of he preparation of this Guide and for his faith in the value of health educa- so expressed to the Steering Committee members who hope that the goal of y be partially achieved through the use of this Guide: annan Dr. Caswell Mills aines Mr. Russell Quackenbush nn Mr. Spencer Reeves Miss Edna Roake son Mr. Howard Schaub Miss Agnes Stewart is Mr. Lou Tice y Mr. Everett Woodward hie the many administrators and teachers who contributed to areas of the Guide f the following districts who made it possible for their creative and ist in developing the basic units. District Seattle School District istrict Shoreline School District istrict Spokane School District strict Tacoma School District 1 The early direction given by personnel in the following districts Ithr in Pilot Projects was also invaluable. Bremerton School District Pullman Sc Edmonds School District Richland S Federal Way School District Shoreline Issaquah School District Spokane Sc Moses Lake School District Tacoma Sc North Thurston School District Wenatchee Olympia School District Yakima Sc Port Angeles School District In addition, guidance given by the Washington Tuberculosis Associatic Heart Association and the Washington Division of the American Cancer Society cc quality of this Guide. We also wish to express appreciation to the participants in the Physi ference, 1966, for their interest and their critical evaluation of the prelimi And a final word of thanks'co the many, many resource persons who, evaluated each phase of this Guide as it was developed. Lucille Trucan Supervisor, He Chester D. Bab Assistant Supe on given by personnel in the following districts through their involvement invaluable. 1 District Pullman School District District Richland School District ool District Shoreline School District District Spokane School District of District Tacoma School District School District Wenatchee School District District Yakima School District hool District ance given by the Washington Tuberculosis Association, the Washington State ashington Division of the American Cancer Society contributed greatly to the iii xpress appreciation to the participants in the Physicians and Schools Con- terest and their critical evaluation of the preliminary copy. of thanks to the many, many resource persons who, as experts in their fields, s Guide as it was developed. Lucille Trucano Supervisor, Health Education Chester D. Babcock Assistant Superintendent TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii What Is Health vii What Is Health Instruction vii What Are Health Education Programs In The School ix What Is The Need For Health Education xi What About Controversial Matters xiii How Districts Use This Guide xiv How To Use This Guide xv ALCOHOL 1 Junior High 3 Senior High 10 Resources 18 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 24 Junior High 26 Senior High 36 Resources 42 COMMUNITY HEALTH 50 Junior High 52 Senior High 57 Resources 61 CONSUMER HEALTH 68 Junior High 70 Senior High 76 Resources 85 PAGE DENTAL HEALTH 92 Junior High 94 Senior High 99 Resources 104 DISEASE CONTROL 108 Junior High 111 Senior High 115 Supplementary Disease Units Cancer 121 Respiratory 132 Heart 143 Resources 151 DRUG EDUCATION 161 Junior High. 163 Senior High 166 Resources 170 FAMILY HEALTH 176 Junior High 178 Senior High 184 Resources 191 HEALTH CAREERS 200 Resources 205 HEREDITY AND ENVIRONMENT 214 Junior High 216 Senior High 224 Resources 230 MENTAL HEALTH 233 Junior High 235 Senior High 244 Resources 252 NUTRITION 259 Junior High 262 Senior High 267 Resources 274 12 PAGE SAFETY EDUCATION 281 Junior High 283 Senior High 287 Resources 296 BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR TEACHERS 303 CODE FOR FILM AND FILMSTRIP COMPANIES 305 What Is Health? Health is a state of physical, mental and social well being, It is more than being well; it is having energy and enthusiasm for li good attitude about oneself and others. It is accepting the fact that works towards the solutions or the modification of these problems. He a quality through which goals and dreams may be achieved. What Is Health Instruction? Health instruction then becomes education for living happil a multi-disciplinary approach to bridging the gap between scientific cation of these discoveries in his daily life. It is one of three as the other two aspects are healthful school environment and health ser Health education is more than first aid, anatomy and physiol ilation of health knowledge, attitudes and skills which help the stud: remedy health problems. Thus, health instruction copes with the probl lung cancer, venereal disease, self-medication, obesity, and air and In addition to acquiring scientifically sound health knowle that this knowledge can change with new scientific findings. Health critical thinking, for problem-solving and for examining the processe' guidelines to assist irLevaluating the reliability of health informati tate of physical, mental and social well being, not merely the absence of disease. ell; it is having energy and enthusiasm for life's activities.