Mrs. Griffin's Teen Life Class
LaVergne Middle School
What is Teen Life?
Standards covered in Sixth Grade Teen Life
- Analyze the relationship between eating, sleeping, physical activity and fitness practices that promote personal well being across the life span. (TN Reading 1,2,7; TN Writing 7; FACS 14)
- Describe the body's use of nutrients and identify nutritional food sources. Cite current nutrition information; compare and contrast nutrition of various snacks and fast food; and use this information to create a well-balanced menu plan for adolescents. (TN Reading 1,9; Tn Writing 2,7; FACS 14)
- Compare food costs and determine whether there is a correlation between nutritional value and food cost. Define food deserts and describe their potential negative impact on community health. (Tn Reading 4; FACS 14)
- Demonstrate safe food and equipment handling procedures while preparing healthy snacks. Create an informational artifact explaining the nutritional value of the snacks. (TN Writing 2, 3, 4; FACS 14)
- Draw evidence from informational texts to compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic physical fitness activities. Develop a plan for participating in either a team sport or individual activity that provides physical benefits along with daily practices requiring not special equipment. (TN Reading 1,9; Writing 2,4; FACS 14)
Standards covered in Seventh Grade Teen Life
- Examine the interactions of physical, cognitive, and emotional-social development that occurs during each phase of the lifespan. Create an informative poster that describes one of the stages of growth and development. (TN Reading 3; Writing 7; FACS 12)
- Research and outline the physical, cognitive, and emotional-social development that occurs in puberty and adolescence. Work in a small group to create a presentation to present to the class. (TN Reading 8; FACS 12)
- Analyze the different types of relationships and the characteristics of each. Compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy relationships by addressing issues including but not limited to the need for trust, respect, and emotional support vs. bullying (cyberbullying), and verbal, physical, and emotional abuse. (TN Reading 1,2,9; FACS 13)
- Examine methods of coping with personal and family change or crisis. Role-play positive parent-child and sibling communication. Explore conflict management, negotiation, problem solving, and anger control strategies. Research and compile a list of resources (counseling, hotlines, support groups, etc) for help in challenging circumstances. (TN Reading 9; Writing 2, 4, 7, 9; FACS 13)
- Practice giving and receiving instructions to accomplish a complex task. Recognize the consequences of poor communication skills and describe the importance of good communication between team members. (FACS 13)
- Articulate and convey situations related to school, relationships, and family. Practice active listening and appropriate "I" messages. (TN Reading 4; Writing 4; FACS 13)
Standards covered in Eighth Grade Teen Life
- Complete one or more career-choice survey instruments. Evaluate personal interests,traits, abilities, and goals to maximize future educational and career opportunities. (TN Reading 2; FACS 1)
- Research one of the sixteen nationally recognized career clusters and identify three to five possible careers in that cluster. Determine the knowledge, skills, and attributes associated with those occupations. Compare and contrast the educational and licensing requirements for obtaining a position and for career advancement. (TN Reading 1, 2, 7; FACS 1)
- Research the different types of goals and list the different characteristics of each. Write specific, measurable, and attainable goals (such as post secondary education, car ownership) and explore local strategies for achieving them. (TN Writing 4)
- Describe the importance of effective money management and it's relationship to achieving goals. Construct a spending plan for one of the goals identified previously in the course. (TN Reading 1, 2, 7; FACS 2)
- Create a time tracking system, such as a time log to analyze the percentage of time spent each day on broad categories such as sleeping, eating, travel, school assignments, socializing, work, family,chores, etc. Use the time system to develop a plan for more effective use of time. (TN Writing 4; FACS 12)
About the Asitia program......
Those at Asitia believe that saving sex until a committed faithful married relationship is the only way to protect against the emotional and physical problems that result from premarital sexual activity. Medical research shows that the only way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases is through abstinence. Teen pregnancy rates and STD prevalence can be stopped by teens learning about and understanding the importance of their sexuality.....and making wise choices. We understand that the subject matter is sensitive, and every effort is made to present the matter on grade-appropriate levels.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to talk to your student about this. When adolescents have a good relationship with their parents, they are more likely to remain abstinent or delay the onset of a sexual relationship.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Griffin with questions regarding the Asitia program or go to the website www.asitia.org for further information.
About Mrs. Griffin......
Email: griffinam@rcschools.net
Location: 382 Stones River Road, La Vergne, TN, United States
Phone: (615)904-3877