Grade 8 Health

Social Health 

Physical Health

Mental/Emotional Health

SMART goal setting

Influences on health

Tolerance

Addiction

Withdrawal

Physiological effects of substances on the body

Tobacco

Vaping

Alcohol

Illegal drugs

Strategies to avoid using or experimenting with substances that are harmful to the body

Peer pressure

Social media

Advertisements 

• Television

• Magazines

• Internet

• Newspapers

• Billboards

• Social media

• Product placement in movies

• Video games

Types of advertising techniques

• Persuasive

• Bandwagon

• Endorsement

• Association

• Sense appeal

• Call to action

• Repetition

• Hype

Consumer

Purpose of ads

Target audiences

Common stressors

• eustress

Strategies and techniques for managing stress

• physical activity

• Time management

• Deep breathing

• Progresive muscle relaxation

• Guided imagery

• Talking it out

Physiologic affects of stress 

• Impact on body systems

Chronic stress

Qualities of a healthy relationship

• Mutual respect

• Trust

• Honesty

• Support

• Fairness

• Equality

• Separate identities

• Good communication

Qualities of an unhealthy relationship

• Disrespectful

• Mean

• Controlling

• Abusive

• Warning signs

  • Verbal abuse

  • Emotional abuse

  • Physical abuse

• Digital dating abuse

  • Pressure to share passwords

  • Looking at your phone without permission

  • Sending threatening or harassing messages

  • Spreading rumors online

  • Sending unwanted sexual photos or videos

  • Pressuring you to send sexual photos or videos

Functions of essential nutrients

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Water

• Minerals

• Vitamins

• Fats

Sources of essential nutrients

• Food groups

  • Fruits

  • Vegetables

  • Grains

  • Proteins

  • Dairy

Risk factors of obesity and eating disorders

Healthy choices

• Calories

• Sodium

• Fats

• Portion sizes

• Sugars

The energy equation