Noteworthy Assignments

Naturally, there are many assignments that run their course throughout at all three years of middle school Health class. Each one has its place, especially for that day or that week in time.

A few, however, stick in the minds of students and make a permanent mark in the memories of alumni. These deserve highlight so the world can see that schoolwork can have an impact outside of the classroom. Year in and year out, positive feedback continues to pour in regarding these assignments.

Take a look into a few below.

6th Grade:

• The Risky Game Show

• Winter Survival

• Cigarette Litter Project

• Self-Portrait for Self-Management

7th Grade:

• Mindfulness Activities

• Phobia List

• C’mon Six!

• Coin Challenges for Mindfulness Metaphors

• Adversity & Advocacy

• Cannabis Debate

• FriendShip Activity

8th Grade:

• Wellness Plan

• Suicide Timeline

• Tennis Ball Resiliency

• Letters to the Future

• Team Bean Bag Toss

• Shoelace Jumprope

• Plastic Cup Challenge

• Helium Stick

• Is It Consensual?

• Self-Management Checklist

• Tying the Knot

• Sticker Wall

Picture Book Read Alouds:

• “Be Kind” by Pat Zietlow Miller (Social Health; Analyzing Influences)

• “In My Heart” by Jo Witek (Mental Health; Self-Management)

• “After the Fall” by Dan Santat (Mental Health; Self-Management)

• “I Am Human” by Susan Verde (Social Health; Analyzing Influences & Communication)

• Upcoming:

  • “Be You” by Peter Reynolds

  • “What Do You Do With an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada

  • “Love, Z” by Jessie Sima

  • “Wherever You Go” by Pat Zietlow Miller