October 11th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Getting Help with your Health

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!

Level#1

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you.

1. What might you need help with if you feel sad or angry all the time?

2. Who should you talk to first if you have a health question or problem?

3. Who could you also get help from if yo had a health question or problem?

Level#2

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you. Sources of help for good health include your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic. Both of these sources can take care of most basic health needs that you might have. Specialist, are doctors who treat only certain illnesses that your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic does not or cannot treat. Dentists, are doctors who care for the health of teeth and gums. Psychiatrists or psychologists are doctors who treat mental and emotional problems. Hospitals provide a wide variety of healthcare services; are always open and can handle emergencies, and have rooms where patients can stay overnight.

1. What are two sources of help for good health, and what can both of these sources take care of?

2. What do specialists do, and what are dentists?

3. What do psychiatrists and psychologists treat, and what is "special" about hospitals?

Level#3

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you. Sources of help for good health include your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic. Both of these sources can take care of most basic health needs that you might have. Specialist, are doctors who treat only certain illnesses that your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic does not or cannot treat. Dentists, are doctors who care for the health of teeth and gums. Psychiatrists or psychologists are doctors who treat mental and emotional problems. Hospitals provide a wide variety of healthcare services; are always open and can handle emergencies, and have rooms where patients can stay overnight. Many illnesses can be cured or controlled with medicines. If you are sick or hurt, your doctor  may write you a prescription, which is an order for medicine. People can buy some types of medicines with a doctor's order, such as aspirin and cough syrup. They are called over the counter medicines, or OTCs. Medicines come with directions on the label. The directions explain how much and how often to take the medicine. Medicines also have warning labels that tell you about possible side effects. If you have any questions, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

1. Explain what specialists do, what dentists do, and what psychiatrists or

psychologists treat.

2. Explain the three types of services that hospitals provide.

3. Explain what many illnesses can be cured or controlled by, and if you are sick, what your doctor may write and for what.

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October 10th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Getting Help with your Health

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!

Level#1

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you.

1. What may you sometimes feel?






2. What might be wrong with you?






3. What might you feel all the time?








Level#2

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you. Sources of help for good health include your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic. Both of these sources can take care of most basic health needs that you might have. Specialist, are doctors who treat only certain illnesses that your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic does not or cannot treat. Dentists, are doctors who care for the health of teeth and gums. Psychiatrists or psychologists are doctors who treat mental and emotional problems. Hospitals provide a wide variety of healthcare services; are always open and can handle emergencies, and have rooms where patients can stay overnight.

1. What might you sometimes feel, and what physical and emotional problems could you be dealing with?






2. What might you need help with if you are feeling sad or angry all the time, and who should you talk to first if you have a health question or problem?






3. Who else could you talk to to get advice from if you had a health question or problem?









Level#3

Sometimes you may feel that something is not quite right with your health. Maybe you are physically sick. Perhaps you feel sad or angry all the time. In that case, you might need help with dealing with your emotions. If you have a health question or problem, it is a good idea to talk about it first with your parent or guardian. A school nurse, guidance counselor, or your health teacher can also help you. Sources of help for good health include your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic. Both of these sources can take care of most basic health needs that you might have. Specialist, are doctors who treat only certain illnesses that your family doctor or neighborhood health clinic does not or cannot treat. Dentists, are doctors who care for the health of teeth and gums. Psychiatrists or psychologists are doctors who treat mental and emotional problems. Hospitals provide a wide variety of healthcare services; are always open and can handle emergencies, and have rooms where patients can stay overnight. Many illnesses can be cured or controlled with medicines. If you are sick or hurt, your doctor  may write you a prescription, which is an order for medicine. People can buy some types of medicines with a doctor's order, such as aspirin and cough syrup. They are called over the counter medicines, or OTCs. Medicines come with directions on the label. The directions explain how much and how often to take the medicine. Medicines also have warning labels that tell you about possible side effects. If you have any questions, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

1. Explain what you may feel, with regard to your health, and describe two possible causes that may have you feeling this way.

2. Explain who to talk to first if you have a health question or problem, and who could you also ask for advice.

3. Describe where you can get help with your health, and what type of help is provided.

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October 6th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Accessing Valid Health Information.

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!

Level#1

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know.

1. Should you always believe information that you read in advertisements, articles, and Web sites?

2. Why is it important to not trust or believe everything you read about health products?

3. How do you know what to trust or believe about health products?

Level#2

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know. Here are some suggestions, you can try to use, to find and assess information that can affect your health. Use it to determine if you think the information being offered is valid or not. Get into the habit of reading labels! This will allow you to identify ingredients and consider their possible side effects. Pay attention to the source of the information given. Be wary of information designed to sell you something! Good sources of health information include: The U.S. government, universities or medical schools, hospitals, nonprofit health organizations, and medical and science journals.

1. Why is it a good habit to read labels?

2. What is one reason why you should pay attention to the source of the information given?

3. What are some example of good sources of health information?

Level#3

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know. Here are some suggestions, you can try to use, to find and assess information that can affect your health. Use it to determine if you think the information being offered is valid or not. Get into the habit of reading labels! This will allow you to identify ingredients and consider their possible side effects. Pay attention to the source of the information given. Be wary of information designed to sell you something! Good sources of health information include: The U.S. government, universities or medical schools, hospitals, nonprofit health organizations, and medical and science journals. Compare different resources on the same topic. Check other Web sites or articles. Ask your doctor for their opinion. Ask yourself if the advice seems to make sense. Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

1. Explain why paying attention to the source of the health information being offered is important.

2. Explain, by listing examples, some good sources of valid health information.

3. Explain three methods or ways that a person can know that the source of information they are using or relying on is valid.

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October 5th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Accessing Valid Health Information.

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!

Level#1

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know.

1. What do we have available to us, today, more than ever before?






2. What do we need to be wise healthcare consumers?






3. What are three sources that can provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health?

Level#2

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know. Here are some suggestions, you can try to use, to find and assess information that can affect your health. Use it to determine if you think the information being offered is valid or not. Get into the habit of reading labels! This will allow you to identify ingredients and consider their possible side effects. Pay attention to the source of the information given. Be wary of information designed to sell you something! Good sources of health information include: The U.S. government, universities or medical schools, hospitals, nonprofit health organizations, and medical and science journals.

1. What is more available to us today than ever before, and what do we need to be wise healthcare consumers?







2. What are some examples of resources that can provide us with good information about our health, and are these resources always true?







3. What are two reasons you should not use or buy some health products?









Level#3

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know. Here are some suggestions, you can try to use, to find and assess information that can affect your health. Use it to determine if you think the information being offered is valid or not. Get into the habit of reading labels! This will allow you to identify ingredients and consider their possible side effects. Pay attention to the source of the information given. Be wary of information designed to sell you something! Good sources of health information include: The U.S. government, universities or medical schools, hospitals, nonprofit health organizations, and medical and science journals. Compare different resources on the same topic. Check other Web sites or articles. Ask your doctor for their opinion. Ask yourself if the advice seems to make sense. Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

1. Explain what we have more of available today than ever before, and what is necessary to be a wise healthcare consumer.







2. Explain where you can find information about health problems or ways to improve your health and why a person needs to be careful in doing so.







3. Explain how a person could get information about a particular health product, and what the information could tell them about the product.








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October 4th, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Communicating and Advocating for Others.

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!

Level#1

Good communication can benefit your emotional health and social health. People who communicate well have better relationships with people and feel good about themselves. Poor communication can lead to stress and anger. Being a good communicator takes practice. To communicate effectively, keep the following in mind: Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Say what you want as clearly as possible.

1. What does it take to be a good communicator?

2. What type of statements should you use, instead of "you" statements, to be a good communicator?

3. To communicate effectively what should you say and how should you say it?

Level#2

Good communication can benefit your emotional health and social health. People who communicate well have better relationships with people and feel good about themselves. Poor communication can lead to stress and anger. Being a good communicator takes practice. To communicate effectively, keep the following in mind: Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Say what you want as clearly as possible. Tell the person exactly what behaviors you do and do not like. Try not to criticize or blame the other person. be a good listener. If you do not understand what the other person is saying, ask for an explanation. Try to summarize the other person's point of view. Consider the feelings of the other person.

1. What should you tell a person, with regard to their behavior, when you are trying to communicate with them?

2. What should you try not to do, and what should you be, when you are communicating with them?

3. What two things should you do if you do not understand what the other person is saying?

Level#3

Good communication can benefit your emotional health and social health. People who communicate well have better relationships with people and feel good about themselves. Poor communication can lead to stress and anger. Being a good communicator takes practice. To communicate effectively, keep the following in mind: Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Say what you want as clearly as possible. Tell the person exactly what behaviors you do and do not like. Try not to criticize or blame the other person. be a good listener. If you do not understand what the other person is saying, ask for an explanation. Try to summarize the other person's point of view. Consider the feelings of the other person. You are responsible for more than your own good health. You also play a role in the health of your family and your community. There are many was you can help the health of your community. Many health organizations depend on volunteers to donate blood and distribute healthy meals to the elderly. On your own or with a group, you can encourage others to make positive health choices. You can advocate about issues that affect the health of your community, such as pollution.

1. Explain what two things you should do if you do not understand what a person is saying, and what else you should consider.

2. Explain what you are responsible for, and what you play a role in.

3. Explain what many health organizations depend on, what you can do on your own or with a group, and what you can advocate for on behalf of your community.

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October 3rd, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

Name:

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Communicating and Advocating for Others.

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!

Level#1

Good communication can benefit your emotional health and social health. People who communicate well have better relationships with people and feel good about themselves. Poor communication can lead to stress and anger. Being a good communicator takes practice. To communicate effectively, keep the following in mind: Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Say what you want as clearly as possible.

1. What can good communication benefit?






2. What do people who communicate well have and feel?






3. What can poor communication lead to?







Level#2

Good communication can benefit your emotional health and social health. People who communicate well have better relationships with people and feel good about themselves. Poor communication can lead to stress and anger. Being a good communicator takes practice. To communicate effectively, keep the following in mind: Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Say what you want as clearly as possible. Tell the person exactly what behaviors you do and do not like. Try not to criticize or blame the other person. be a good listener. If you do not understand what the other person is saying, ask for an explanation. Try to summarize the other person's point of view. Consider the feelings of the other person.

1. What can good communication do, and what do people who communicate well have?







2. What can poor communication lead to, and what takes practice to be good at it?







3. What type of statements should you use and not use, and what should you say and how should you say it?










Level#3


Good communication can benefit your emotional health and social health. People who communicate well have better relationships with people and feel good about themselves. Poor communication can lead to stress and anger. Being a good communicator takes practice. To communicate effectively, keep the following in mind: Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. Say what you want as clearly as possible. Tell the person exactly what behaviors you do and do not like. Try not to criticize or blame the other person. be a good listener. If you do not understand what the other person is saying, ask for an explanation. Try to summarize the other person's point of view. Consider the feelings of the other person. You are responsible for more than your own good health. You also play a role in the health of your family and your community. There are many was you can help the health of your community. Many health organizations depend on volunteers to donate blood and distribute healthy meals to the elderly. On your own or with a group, you can encourage others to make positive health choices. You can advocate about issues that affect the health of your community, such as pollution.

1. Explain what good communication can do, what good communicators have, and what poor communication can lead to.









2. Becoming a good communicator takes practice. Explain what types of statements to use, what you should say, and what you should tell a person you are trying to communicate with.








3. Explain what you should try not to do, and what you should be when you are trying to communicate with someone.










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October 2nd, 2017 Of Mice and Men by: John Steinbeck

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Accessing Valid Health Information.

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)

Level#1

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know.

1. What do we have available to us, today, more than ever before?






2. What do we need to be wise healthcare consumers?






3. What are three sources that can provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health?

Level#2

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know. Here are some suggestions, you can try to use, to find and assess information that can affect your health. Use it to determine if you think the information being offered is valid or not. Get into the habit of reading labels! This will allow you to identify ingredients and consider their possible side effects. Pay attention to the source of the information given. Be wary of information designed to sell you something! Good sources of health information include: The U.S. government, universities or medical schools, hospitals, nonprofit health organizations, and medical and science journals.

1. What is more available to us today than ever before, and what do we need to be wise healthcare consumers?







2. What are some examples of resources that can provide us with good information about our health, and are these resources always true?







3. What are two reasons you should not use or buy some health products?









Level#3

Today, we have more information available to us than ever before. We need accurate health information to be wise healthcare consumers. Many advertisements, articles, and Web sites provide good information about health problems and ways to improve your health. But, you cannot believe everything you read. Some health products seem too good to be true, and others might be dangerous. How do you know what to trust? It is not always easy to know. Here are some suggestions, you can try to use, to find and assess information that can affect your health. Use it to determine if you think the information being offered is valid or not. Get into the habit of reading labels! This will allow you to identify ingredients and consider their possible side effects. Pay attention to the source of the information given. Be wary of information designed to sell you something! Good sources of health information include: The U.S. government, universities or medical schools, hospitals, nonprofit health organizations, and medical and science journals. Compare different resources on the same topic. Check other Web sites or articles. Ask your doctor for their opinion. Ask yourself if the advice seems to make sense. Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

1. Explain what we have more of available today than ever before, and what is necessary to be a wise healthcare consumer.







2. Explain where you can find information about health problems or ways to improve your health and why a person needs to be careful in doing so.







3. Explain how a person could get information about a particular health product, and what the information could tell them about the product.








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