A Comprehensive Health Education Curriculum for Junior High School
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Authors
Lafferty, Karen S.
Issue Date
1981-08
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Health education , Junior high schools--Curricula
Alternative Title
Abstract
The purpose. The purpose of this field report is to present a comprehensive health education curriculum for junior high school.
Procedure. The curriculum content identified and organized in the comprehensive health education curriculum was synthesized after reviewing varied types of references:
school curriculum guides
- health education textbooks works of recognized authorities in curriculum and instruction
- works of experts in the health education field
school education codes
Recommendations. A comprehensive approach to health education is recommended with teaching strategies presented to help students learn to make choices that will lead to rich, full lives.
Recommended teaching units to be developed are:
Personal Health
Nutrition and Food
Consumer Health
Mental Health
Substance Use and Misuse
Family Life and Sex Education
Disease Control and Prevention
Safety Education
Environmental Health
Health Careers
Description
104 leaves. Advisor: Paul Joslin
Citation
Publisher
Drake University