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I. Tobacco/Alcohol (2 weeks)Analyzes the effects of alcohol, tobacco products, and other drugs on the immune, nervous, and reproductive systems. Community resources. How emotions, fatigue, and drugs cause accidents.

II. Mental Health (1 week)Stress management, prejudices, Conflict resolution, Goal Setting, Decision-making, Friendship, and Self-concept.

III. Nutrition (1 week)
Compares the effects of various cooking methods on nutritional value. Identifies local, state, and federal agencies that promote good eating habits. Goal setting for a healthy body. Fast food nutrition.

IV. American Red Cross Adult CPR (3 weeks)
Signs, symptoms, and first aid for choking. Heart disease. Healthy living. Students can become CPR certified by completing all five skill check-offs and scoring 80% or higher on the unit test.

V. Human Growth and Development (2 weeks)
Parts of male and female reproductive system, and functions. STD’s, Abstinence, making smart decisions and resisting group pressure to have sex before marriage.
*Note- Human Growth and Development has been designated a required unit of instruction by Cobb County Schools. Parents wishing to exclude their child from this unit must notify the principal in writing of your wishes. Materials used will be made available for parent screening prior to the start of the unit.

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