1100 Heron Ave. N.
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-702-8000

Tom Harrold
Principal
tharrold@isd622.org
651-702-8010

Hours:
7:45 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.





Mr. Adams
651-702-8027
Contact me!

Welcome to 8th Grade Physical Education and Health at Skyview Middle School!  My overall vision and objective is to enhance student's social, mental and physical abilities so they can succeed.  This year should be an exciting, encouraging and enjoyable learning experience for all.  I strongly encourage all parent(s)/guardian(s) tp become actively involved with their student's education.  Most of all, I am looking forward to building a relationship with all students and create an atmosphere of respect.

Please take time to read the sections below for information on (1) weekly updates, (2) class calendar, (3) class syllabus, (4) district approved essential outcomes, (5) study guides/assignments, (6) health online textbook and (7) relevant websites.



Physical Education & Health Schedule for 8th Grade

Sept. 14 - Oct.2Health - Body Systems & Disease


Oct. 5 - Oct. 30: Speedball

Nov. 2 - Nov. 24: Fitness

Nov. 30 - Dec. 23: Health - Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Jan 4 - Jan. 22: Basketball 

Jan. 25 - Feb. 12: Swimming

Feb. 16 - March 5: Health - Human Sexuality

March 8 - March 26: Rec Games/Cross Country Skiing

April 5 - April 23: Social Dance

April 26 - May 14: LaCrosse/Fitness

May 17 - June 4: Tennis/Softball

May 20 - June 9:  Track & Field

Trimester 1 Daily Health Schedule

9/14
Begin Endocrine System notes

9/15
Finish Endocrine System notes
Label organs from Endocrine System

9/16
Respect activity:  view Kanye West interruping Taylor West @ VMA's and write a reaction to this situation.
Functions of each organ

9/17
Read pp. 434-437 in textbook
Answer questions into notes on Immune System
Endocrine System quiz tomorrow (Open notes)
Homework:  Draw a cartoon assignment (Due tomorrow)

9/18
Endocrine System quiz
Cartoon assignment is due!
Blue Team reading day in health

9/21
Begin Directed Reading packet (Infectious disease)
Homework:  Bacterium lab (due tomorrow)

9/22
Bacterium lab is due!
Complete packet on infectious disease
Greetings and Salutations discussion
Homework: Infectious Disease short story

9/23
Non-infectious disease notes sheet
H1N1 powerpoint & handout
Hand out:  Disease powerpoint project requirements
*Students will choose a disease for their project tomorrow!!!  They should come to class with their top 5.
Homework:  Flu flow chart

9/24
Students choose their project!

9/25
Student Responsibility Presentation

9/28-9/30
Computer lab time working on disease powerpoint

10/1-10/2
Disease presentation in class!!!

Tim Goetzke is now with my classes as a student teacher.  Mr. Goetzke will be with us until mid January 2010.  Please welcome him!  His email is tgoetzke@isd622.org.


Websites of interest
AAPHERD
American Heart Association
Center for Disease Control
Body Mass Index
Kidshealth
Mayo Clinic
Web MD
Just Think Twice
Minnesota Teen Challenge
Know The Truth
Teen Health FX
Stop bullying
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
National Cancer Institute
Above the influence
Check yourself


Jon Adams
jadams@isd622.org
651-702-8027














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