Course Overview

Middle School Health provides students with essential tools to navigate the exciting and sometimes challenging transitions of adolescence. The course explores all dimensions of wellness—mental, physical, social, and emotional—helping students understand the changes they experience and develop skills that support healthy habits and positive decision-making. Through relatable examples and purposeful learning activities, students build confidence and learn how to care for their overall well-being.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Explore the mental, emotional, physical, and social changes that occur during adolescence.
• Learn strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and maintaining emotional balance.
• Study physical health topics such as nutrition, activity, hygiene, and personal safety.
• Strengthen social health through communication, friendships, relationships, and positive peer interactions.
• Set personal wellness goals to improve and maintain healthy habits.

Instructional Approach

Instruction features engaging discussions, real-life scenarios, reflective activities, and goal-setting exercises. Multimedia resources and interactive lessons help students apply health concepts to their daily lives and make informed decisions.

Outcome

By the end of Middle School Health, students will:

• Demonstrate understanding of the interconnected aspects of adolescent wellness.
• Apply practical strategies for improving physical, mental, emotional, and social health.
• Set and monitor personal goals to support ongoing well-being.
• Build the confidence and knowledge needed to navigate middle school—and beyond—with health and happiness.