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Health |
HEALTH CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
(Alternative programme for non-Arabic speakers replacing Arabic Social Studies)
| GRADE/YEAR |
KEY AREAS OF STUDY |
| KG1/Reception Year |
N/A |
| KG2/Year1 |
N/A |
| Grade1/Year2 |
NUTRITION- digestive system, food pyramid, benefits of good nutrition, nutrients, food as fuel, food labelling. energy balance, menu planning, select healthy food choices to build a meal within daily calorie range, how to lose weight, how to gain weight, how to maintain a steady weight, eating out, junk foods |
| Grade2/Year3 |
EXERCISE- Identify different types of physical activity, determine daily calorie range based on age and physical activity, identify the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits. |
| Grade3/Year4 |
HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH- tobacco and other inhalants, disease control and prevention, importance of hand washing in food preparation, refrigeration, pollution, dental health, the healthy home environment.NB Curriculum guide at www.learntobehealthy.org |
| Grade4/Year5 |
SMOKING-recognising how tobacco smoke damages the body, keeping fit and looking good- the visible effects of smoking, how smokers avoid facing the facts, long-term health risks, financial costs of smoking, passive smoking, protecting children from passive smoking, smoke free areas, young smokers, self-image, advertising, peer pressure, getting 'hooked', breaking the habit, who thinks they need cigarettes?, tried and tested ways to stop smoking, laws on cigarette sales to children, the pros and cons of smoking. |
| Grade5/Year6 |
DEALING WITH ISSUES- Justice, rights and responsibilities, Power and exploitation, Negotiation and compromise, Assertiveness, Abuse, Harassment and bullying, Prejudice, Stereotyping, Discrimination, Sexism, Racism, Refugees, Attitudes, Homelessness, Class, poverty and wealth, Employment issues, First impressions, Family relationships, Parenthood, Finding help and support. |
| Grade 6/Year 7 |
COPING WITH CHANGE- moving to a new class or school, helping yourself to make things easier, working things out- external and internal influences on behaviour, understand the differences between right and wrong, saying 'No' and making the right choices, thinking about others and seeing things from their point of view, friends for life and how to cope with changing relationships, new friends and new interests, bullying - how to recognise it and how to deal with it, respecting differences in others, what's happening to me?, changing moods, coping with family troubles, losing a loved one, being me. |
| Grade 7/Year 8 |
SELF ESTEEM- Tackling negative thoughts, Developing own skills and talents, how people show self-respect, Self-image, Respect for others opinions, Body language messages, What to do when you feel nervous or inadequate, How values influence our actions, Giving and accepting praise and criticism, Learning from experience, Taking responsibility, Increasing self-respect, Keeping calm under pressure, Managing anger, Understanding feelings and recognising emotions, stress, depression, Coping techniques, Eating disorders. |
| Grade 8/Year 9 |
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS-what relationships do I have?, who do I support and who supports me?, building relationships in the class, standing out from the crowd and fitting in with the crowd, external and internal influences on behaviour, developing a sense of justice and fairness, different relationships can pull us in different directions, what makes a good friend and a good friendship?, development of self-knowledge, understanding different kinds of love, making decisions between head and heart, relationship development, qualities we look for in people, choosing the right words, listening skills. |
| NB 3 class groups |
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES- TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF- freedom/responsibility, choices/outcomes, self-control, identifying and acting on your own value system, safety, health and welfare. LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY TO OTHERS- to whom, why and for what reasons?, responsibility in work, training and leisure, principles that guide actions, Consumer rights and responsibilities. BECOMING A CITIZEN- privileges, law-making/enforcement, political process, negotiating, decision-making. DEVELOPING GLOBAL AWARENESS- issues, rights, justice. |
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