Today’s Health Class

What makes an effective Health curriculum?

Check out this article from the CDC… it very clearly breaks down the characteristics of an up-to-date Health class, with an emphasis on skills rather than content.

So important, as it gives teachers the freedom to design their class with their specific student population in mind. This serves the students as they establish healthy habits, and encourages a culture of advocacy.

More hints and tips in the classroom...

Eportfolios in Education

From Times Higher Education, Sept. 2015 Universities are switching to a new form of admissions, how do we prepare our students for the shift? Current

SXSW Resources

*Grade 8 Student Project Positive Prevention: A New Approach to Health Ed Weds. 3/9 1:30-3:30 (feel free to pop in at anytime!) Austin Convention Center

Go to bed!

* Image from Russell Foster’s Ted Talk: Why Do We Sleep? Did you know that 1/3 of all teenagers are sleep deprived? According to the

Ideas for Family Fun

Image: Shanghai Daily In our ever connected world, we sometimes forget to connect with those we’re closest to! For our 8th grade Family Advocacy project,