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October 26, 2006
Your students will participate in the smoking demonstration today. There is a possibility they may smell a little like smoke. Be advised this demo was done outside and out of reach of the students but within sight. They were shown the staining effects of cigarette smoke and allow to smell the cotton balls (if they wanted) to simulate the smell of smoke in the clothes, home, and/or car. Every precaution was taken to ensure the safety of your student during this demonstration.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:30 PM
Congratulations to the following 7th grade PE Students of the Month. This was a very hard choice in both hours. I have so many well behaved students who always do the right thing it made this a very challenging decision.
7-1 Caroline B. & Jonathan B.
7-2 Rachel W. & Alex T.
Posted by Tartaro at 12:08 PM
October 25, 2006
Congratulations to the following 6th grade Health Students of the Month. This was a very hard choice in both hours. I have so many well behaved students who always do the right thing it made this a very challenging decision.
6-1 Mary B. & Patrick H.
6-2 Emery B. & Thomas C.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:40 PM
October 20, 2006
We began our Soccer unit this week but due to the rain we were unable to play every day. Students got to play practice games and see each other's skill before they will pick tournament teams next week. We learned some basic rules such as starting play, throw-ins, and procedures after a goal is scored. We will play a regular season and playoffs to get a class champion.
Posted by Tartaro at 01:36 PM
We have completed all of our baseline fitness assessments and begun training on the circuit. Students utilize 17 resistance training machines with cardio stations between each station. The total circuit is 36 stations and takes 36 minutes to complete. The students are adapting quickly as most have had 7th grade fitness.
Posted by Tartaro at 01:32 PM
Students discussed the class and completed book contracts. These contracts simply state which book number your student has been assigned and the condition it was issued in. It is very important that students have a Health journal as soon as possible. We will write in these almost daily. The journal may be a folder with 3-ring brads in it or a 1-subject spiral notebook. Journals are, in most cases, for the personal thoughts of the student as related to the material. However, periodically students will be given an assignment to do instead. This is a graded component of the class. We will be finishing up Chapter 2 next Monday and the test will be early next week. Print the Study Guide and bring it in for extra credit.
Posted by Tartaro at 01:31 PM
October 18, 2006
Please click the picture below for the Chapter 2 Study Guide
Posted by Tartaro at 03:33 PM
Students have already received their books and we have begun learning about taking care of ourselves. The written test will be sometime next week and I will post a study guide today. It is important that every student have a journal/notebook that they can work in for journal grades.
Please check this blog frequently to stay on top of your student's Health work.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:33 PM
We have completed a large portion of our Baseline Fitness Assessment in the Fitness Lab and will begin circuit training early next week. Baseline Fitness Assessment consists of starting measurements for various components of fitness (see link list below). The students will also receive instruction on fitness concepts such as Muscular Anatomy, Muscular Physiology, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and more. It is my hope that every student will show improvement in nearly every category upon End of Course Fitness Assessment. Please check this blog weekly for 8th Grade Fitness updates.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:29 PM
The students have already memorized our warm-up and stretch routine and are ready to begin our first unit on Soccer this Monday, October 16. It is very important that every student dresses-out for class. This, coupled with participation, is an important portion of their grade. Please check my blog weekly to stay on top of current developments in 7th Grade PE.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:28 PM
Please click the file below to download or print the class syllabus.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:26 PM
Click the link below for the 8th Grade Fitness Syllabus.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:26 PM
Click the picture below to download my class syllabus.
Posted by Tartaro at 03:25 PM
October 09, 2006
This week we began our Human Growth & Development workbooks (these will be coming home with your student on Tuesday). The OTC medicine projects are due Monday (today) as previously blogged. I will have grades completed for the final grade by Tuesday evening.
Posted by Tartaro at 09:55 AM
This week we worked on completing end of course fitness testing. Many students have should great improvement on several or all of the weight machines. Resting heart rate has decreased in many and stamina/strength has increased. We took advantage of the nice weather and went to the baseball diamond for some outdoor activity (whiffleball) as well this week. Tuesday, October 10th marks the end of this grading period.
Posted by Tartaro at 09:51 AM
October 06, 2006
This week we started a mini-unit on Basketball. We completed a skills-station day and have played a "mini-tournament. On Thursday it was simply to nice out and we decided to go to the park and play whiffleball of the baseball diamond. Connections (for some) change next Tuesday, and grades will be complete for you students by 12:00pm today.
Posted by Tartaro at 09:10 AM
Due to several factors including the first 9 weeks being cut 3 days short and end of course fitness testing, the final classroom day will not occur. This cardiorespiratory lab was an extra component to the requirements of the 8th grade Fitness class. For any students that were whole-heartedly looking forward to it- I apologize (the few of you there may actually be).
Posted by Tartaro at 09:06 AM
October 05, 2006
As of next Wednesday your student might no longer be in PE. They will be switching connections next week (the end of the 1st nine weeks). Those with Band, Orchestra, etc. may have a different connection next grading period.
Posted by Tartaro at 08:44 AM
As of next Wednesday your student will no longer be in Fitness. They will be switching connections next week (the end of the 1st nine weeks).
Posted by Tartaro at 08:43 AM
As of next Wednesday your student will no longer be in Health. They will be switching connections next week (the end of the 1st nine weeks).
Posted by Tartaro at 08:41 AM
The students received projects forms on exactly what was expected of this project. I will try to post a copy here soon. Essentially, they must create an original over the counter (OTC) medicine. It can be for anything they want (within reason). No steroids or anything that would have a negative effect on someone (you'd be surprised at the ideas I have been asked about). These are do Monday and will be graded on the criteria included on the project sheet. Feel free to assist them and have fun.
Posted by Tartaro at 08:39 AM
October 02, 2006
The students participated this week inn circuit training as well as some outdoor activity on Tuesday and Thursday. The end-of-course fitness assessment will be conducted next week. That will be our last full week of the grading period. Congratulations to the students of the month:
8-1 Claire B. & Tyler H.
8-2 Chelsea H. & Matt S.
Posted by Tartaro at 08:40 AM
This week flag football teams competed in the playoff schedule and championship games. On Friday they completed their flag football written test. This covered basic terminology, rules, strategy, game play, etc. Next week is our final full week of the grading period. Congratulations to the students of the month: 7-1 Blair B. & Calvin R. 7-2 April D. & Scott R.
Posted by Tartaro at 08:37 AM
Students have been engaged in learning about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs this week. This has included demonstrations, book work, etc. They also were tested on nutrition and fitness. Next week is our final full week of the grading period. Congratulations to the students of the month: 6-1 Veronica U. & Cason M. 6-2 Melissa C. & Jared G.
Posted by Tartaro at 08:35 AM
