Health Reading Comprehension Passages | Middle School | Upper Elementary Bundle

Middle School Health Reading Comprehension Passages, Worksheets, Questions, and Annotations Bundle!

This bundle contains 5 StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! It contains a total of 25 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included!

Aligned with COMMON CORE, NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS, & CALIFORNIA HEALTH EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS

Aligned with the following Health Education Content Standards for California

Standards:

1.1.S, 1.2.S, 1.3.S, 1.4.S, 1.5.S, 1.6.S, 1.7.S, 1.8.S, 1.9.S, 2.1.S, 2.2.S, 2.3.S, 3.1.S ,3.2.S, 4.1.S, 4.2.S, 4.3.S, 4.4.S, 5.1.S, 5.2.S, 6.1.S, 7.1.S, 7.2.S, 7.3.S, 7.4.S, 8.1.S, 8.2.S, 8.3.S

1.1.A, 1.2.A, 1.7.A, 2.1.A, 2.2.A, 2.3.A, 2.4.A, 4.1.A, 4.2.A, 5.1.A, 5.2.A, 5.3.A, 7.1.A, 8.1.A

1.1.M, 1.2.M, 1.3.M, 1.4.M, 1.5.M, 1.6.M, 1.7.M, 1.8.M, 1.9.M, 2.1.M, 3.1.M, 3.2.M, 4.1.M, 4.2.M, 4.3.M, 4.4.M, 5.1.M, 5.2.M, 5.3.M, 6.1.M, 6.2.M, 6.3.M, 7.1.M, 7.2.M, 7.3.M, 7.4.M, 8.1.M, 8.2.M

Units include: Safety and First Aid | Anti-Bullying and Internet Safety | Alcohol Prevention | Tobacco, Vaping, and Drugs Prevention | Mental, Emotional, and Social Health

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What’s included in the bundle (overviews of each unit):

Unit 1: SAFETY AND FIRST AID
First Aid and Emergency Response

Overview of the definition of First Aid -What to check for first and when to call 911.

-The importance of having an action plan in an emergency The three C’s (Check, Call, Care)

-What to do when caring for a wound

Overview of what CPR is. The four steps to perform before administering and the three steps of how to administer CPR

Fire Safety and Prevention

Describe the leading causes of house fires.

Describe ways to prevent a fire.

-Overview of the acronym PASS on how to use a fire extinguisher (Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze, Sweep)

-What to do if a building is on fire (stay law, touch the door to test, stop/drop/roll, etc.)

Sun and Snow Safety

-Overview of UV rays and the risks of skin cancer.

-Looking for the ABCD in moles or sun-spots

-description of myths about sun and sun safety

-Overview of taking precautions in cold weather (wear layers, look for signs of frostbite or frostnip)

Disaster Preparedness

-Overview of types of disasters (human versus man-made)

-EAS (Emergency Alert System) – listen for instructions if a disaster occurs in your area.

-Description of tornadoes and safety tips as well as hurricanes and hurricane safety tips

-Importance of having a disaster plan and what to write down.

Transportation and Vehicle Safety

-Overview of vehicular safety

-Description of bus safety tips

-Important tips for pedestrians and passengers. (always look left, right, then left again before crossing/always wear a seatbelt)

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2. INTERNET SAFETY AND ANTI-BULLYING

1.) Internet Safety:

-Overview of how the internet is a valuable resource for information if used properly. *Important concept that deleting something on the internet does not mean it goes away forever. Anything posted or uploaded online can be saved as a screenshot and shared.

-Discusses the importance of staying safe and informed while using the internet.

-Overview of online predators

-never responding from messages or friend requests from strangers on social media

-Overview of what cyberbullying is and how to prevent bullying online

Keywords: internet safety, cyberbullying, online predators

2.) Anti-Bullying Strategies

-Overview of bullying and harassment (includes name-calling or teasing)

-Overview of manipulation, ability to control or influence others in a dishonest or negative manner. Peer pressure is a form of manipulation.

-Description of emotional abuse and how it can lead to anxiety and depression.

Keywords: emotional abuse, bullying, manipulation, peer pressure, harrassment

3.) Weapon Safety and Gang Involvement

-Overview of guns in the United States and how military-style assault weapons have been associated with major mass shootings

-Guns should always be properly stored at home – unloaded and locked away in a gun safe. The bullets should be stored in a separate box from the gun.

-Overview of 4 things you should do when you find a gun

-What to do in an active shooter situation

-Overview of Gang involvement and gang activities, reasons why people join gangs

Consequences and risks of gang involvement

Keywords: victim, assailant, perpetrator, homicide

4.) Conflict at Home and with Peers

-Overview of types of conflict at home, at school, and with peers

-How to reduce conflict by expressing feelings and using clear communication (The importance of I statements, “I am upset because…” ) also using active listening (focusing all attention on the speaker when they are talking) and the ability to look for a compromise when possible when dealing with conflict.

-5 ways to reduce conflict

Keywords: conflict, clear communication, active listening, compromise

5.) Violence and Violent Behaviors

-Description of what violence is and domestic violence (violence is the second leading cause of death for ages between 15-24)

-Description of physical abuse

-Overview of the Three R’s when preventing domestic violence (recognize, resist, and report)

-4 ways to reduce violence at school

Keywords: violence, domestic violence, physical abuse, recognize, resist, report

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3. ALCOHOL PREVENTION

1.) The Effects of Alcohol

-Defines alcohol and the process of fermentation

-Overview of the immediate effects of alcohol,

-Overview of physical effects of alcohol on different body systems (nervous system, cardiovascular, etc.)

-Long term effects of alcohol (brain damage, digestive, liver) and behavioral effects (impulsive, being intoxicated, blackouts, aggression)

2.) Major Factors Influencing the Use of Alcohol and Developing Refusal Skills

Overview of factors that influence use of alcohol (family, media, peer pressure)

-focuses on the importance of developing refusal skills

-description of various refusal skills: avoidance, being clear and direct, providing an alternative to drinking, etc.

3.) Risks of Drinking and Alcohol Poisoning

-Overview of risks of drinking (binge, drunk driving, legal risks, underage drinking, and alcohol poisoning)

-alcohol poisoning and the process of how it depresses the nerves that control breathing (why it can be fatal)

-important signs of an overdose or alcohol poisoning

-what to do if someone has overdosed

4.) Drinking and Driving

-Overview of drunk driving statistics.

-No Tolerance policy

-Definition of BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) and how alcohol affects everyone differently

-Factors that can affect BAC

-Overview of consequences of DUI/DWI (jail time, loss of trust, lawsuits, etc.)

5.) Treating Alcoholism and Recovery

Overview of Alcoholism and the stages of abuse (binge drinking, dependence, and addiction)

-Treating Alcoholism and recovery (first acknowledging, detox, rehab, etc.)

-Positive alternatives to drinking

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4. VAPING TOBACCO AND DRUGS PREVENTION

1.) Tobacco, Vaping, and Smoking Products

-Overview of CDC statistics of smokers from 1965 and 2018

-Definition of Nicotine and its effects, why it is so addictive

-Overviews of different types of smoking devices and products

-Overviews of short term and long term effects of tobacco use

-Description of how long term exposure to second hand smoke is dangerous.

Keywords: nicotine, stimulant, tar, carcinogen, carbon monoxide, vaping, smokeless tobacco, vaping, COPD, emphysema

2.) Major Influences and Positive Alternatives to Smoking

-How friends, family and media influence tobacco use

-Reasons to live tobacco free (health benefits, psychological and mental health, financial, etc.)

-Positive alternatives (listening to music, spending time with friends, exercising, nature, etc.)

3.) Dangers of Drugs and Addiction

-Overview of drugs and types of drugs (over the counter, prescription, illegal)

-Description of how drugs are addictive and can actually make changes in your brain, making it even harder to quit.

-Overview of dangers - side effects, drug interactions, changing brain chemistry, etc.

-Examples of misusing prescription and over the counter drugs.

Keywords: OTC, prescription drugs, gateway drugs, dopamine

4.) Types of Drugs that are Commonly Abused and Major Influences

-Overview of five main types of drugs (stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, and marijuana.)

-overview | short term and long term effects of stimulants

-overview | short term and long term effects of depressants

-overview | short term and long term effects of hallucinogens

-overview | short term and long term effects of anabolic steroids

-overview | short term and long term effects of marijuana

Keywords: opioids, barbiturates, amphetamines, methamphetamine, hallucinogen, marijuana, cocaine, heroin

5.) Reasons to be Drug Free

-Overview on the importance of being drug free

-description of how it jeopardizes relationships

-description of how it can lead to arrest and incarceration when using illegal drugs

-description of how it is possible to become dependent both emotionally and physically

-associated major health problems

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5. MENTAL HEALTH

1.) The Effects of Stress and Perfectionism

-Stress and various types (stress, distress, eustress)

-Overview of what can cause stress

-The body’s response to stress (fight or flight, freeze, avoidance coping, fatigue) and common symptoms of stress

-What perfectionism is in adolescence and types of behavior and thinking (fear to fail, all or nothing, etc.)

Keywords: stressor, eustress, distress, fight-or-flight, freeze response, avoidance coping, perfectionism

2.) Taking Control of Stress and Building Resiliency

-Causes of stress

-5 Steps to taking control of stress

-Resiliency

-Characteristics of someone who is resilient

Keywords: resiliency

3.) Empathy and Dealing with Loss

-The definition of empathy and overview

-5 ways to show empathy

-Overview of losing a loved one, causing a range of different feelings

-more in detail about anger, fear, guilt, denial, and sadness

-Ways to cope with those emotions (communicate, seek out others, self care, acceptance of feelings)

Keywords: empathy

4.) Emotional Awareness and Unwanted Emotions

-Definition of Emotional Awareness

-Overview of unhealthy ways of dealing with unwanted emotions

-Effective ways of dealing with unwanted emotions (talking about it, walking away, doing art, listening to music, etc.)

Keywords: emotional awareness, projection, rationalization, denial

5.) Mood and Anxiety Disorders – When to Ask for Help

-Definition of anxiety disorders (more extreme expression of anxiety – out of proportion anxiety to everyday situations)

-Symptoms of anxiety disorders.

-Overview of different types of anxiety disorders (GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD, Panic Disorder, and PTSD)

-Brief overview of mood disorders (depression and bipolar)

-Overview of when to reach out to someone about mental health or when to ask for help

-What to do when someone you know needs help

Keywords: GAD, Social Anxiety, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD

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