Thursday, April 17, 2014


The Skin You're In!!

Things to think about: Do you appreciate your skin? Do you know                                        what it does for you?
                                    How is your skin changing right now? Why                                          is that happening?  What can I do?
                                    What do I need to do today to make sure my                                        skin is healthy in the future?

Assess your sun exposure habits by completing the following:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zcqVVZk21UP-XKT8UotaBPLA4aAItWDAYu0LOBPRykY/edit?usp=sharing

Use the following link to assess your skin type.  Write down your answers at the bottom of the sun exposure habits sheet so you can tally your score.

http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/are-you-at-risk/fitzpatrick-skin-quiz#panel1-2

Know your letters!  Do you know what these abbreviations mean?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yo1baT03rRskuZZznSTjLft4oBG4JcBQd1osUf-2MJM/edit?usp=sharing

For parents and students:

Information on choosing sunscreens:
http://www.aad.org/File%20Library/Global%20navigation/For%20the%20public/Dermatology%20a%20to%20z/Sunscreen-Infographic-Flyer.pdf

For more information on acne:
http://www.acne.org/
(they do market their products, but lots of good info)

Information on many skin concerns:
http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z

Everything to know about sun protection and skin cancer
http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/sun-protection




Friday, March 14, 2014

Mrs. Fay's classes: Performance Enhancing Drugs

Things to think about: 
How do these different substances impact my health?
How do these drugs impact competition?
How can I compete and achieve in a way that is healthy?

Use the sites below to research your PED category.  Create a one - two page presentation that shows
                 1. the parts of the body affected and how
                 2. legal or illegal ( medical uses?)
                 3. one way an athlete could accomplish their goal without using the substance


Categories: Anabolic steroids
                  Stimulants/ephedra
                  Other hormones: HGH
Other hormones: IGFs
                  Narcotics/Diuretics
Blood doping/ EPO
DHEA

Websites for research on Performance Enhancing Drugs
http://www.webmd.com/diet/dhea-supplements?page=2
(DHEA)



(EPO)






(anabolic steroids)




www.kidshealth.com
(anabolic steroids)




(Human body template)


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Monday, February 3, 2014


Diversity:  Lesson 2  "First Thoughts"

Things to think about: 
How and why do I label people?  
How do those labels affect my actions? 
Can I avoid labeling people?

Download the following document in your drive folder and call it "First Thoughts." Wait for directions!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Em_sDknwjuG0t9ZtQwcW_Xrt7PdHjF0beDoSSBEzMM/edit?usp=sharing
Please download the following and call it " Diversity Vocabulary."
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BoSN2ev8VFw255OhOe7lE6UooRhSTf32TzbKJLsp9b4/edit?usp=sharing

This sheet will help you complete the crossword puzzle.


Wednesday, January 29, 2014


Mrs. Fay's classes: New Unit!    "Diversity: melting pot or salad bowl?"

Things to think about:
What does diversity mean? How do we decide people are diverse?
How should we think about diversity?

Please think about all the different groups you belong to and how important they are to you.  
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VyTtEHjOIi-xssvPLa1G29H0rZhkDCYdmMgqsfOb3c8/edit?usp=sharing

Then make a pie chart of yourself using "create a graph."
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

Compare your graph to someone else's.  Use the same color to show all the slices that you have in common.  For instance, if you both put down MSMS as a group, color that slice the same color, then use that same color for all the other slices you share. 

Monday, January 27, 2014

Reviewing Illnesses:

Things to think about?

What would it be like to have a chronic illness?
How do treatments vary with causes of illness?
How can I be a good friend to someone with an illness?

Read the following about Jason who has Type 1 Diabetes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RpUa3sYM0x1-MGTKR2OGy7dahl83RjzIHFf6jkFTIZM/edit?usp=sharing

Name the document "Jason" in your Health folder.