6th Grade Health Activity

I am providing a link here to be used in health class.

http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/commonly-abused-drugs/commonly-abused-drugs-chart

Mr. J's Website

Students,
    Anyone looking for extra credit can access Mr. J's website and accomplish any of the written or physical tasks listed. 

http://jimenezm1287.wix.com/marcus-anthony-
If the link does not work, just copy and paste the web address and it should work.
Also, see Mr. J is you have any questions.

Nutrition Review 6th Grade

6-2 and 6-3 Students,
   Here is a Nutrition Review for your next test.  Feel free to take notes and bring them into class.

1.       Which nutrient is the body’s favorite type of energy?

2.       Athletes and weightlifters need a lot of which type of nutrient specifically?

3.       Which types of food are highest in vitamins and minerals?

4.       Which nutrient has the most amount of energy (9 calories per gram)?

5.        Which nutrient is used by marathoners after 40-60 minutes of running for energy?

6.       Which nutrient must be consumed to avoid dehydration?

7.       Which type of food may contain artificial ingredients?

8.        Which of these foods is typically more expensive?

9.       Which type of food may contain genetically modified seeds?

10.   Hormones, steroids and antibiotics may be found in some conventional meat products.

11.   Which government agency tests food to see if it is organic or not?

Calculations-

1.       You are eating candy
Serving size=3 pieces

1 serving= 100 calories

How many calories are in 9 pieces?  Show your work.

2.       You are drinking juice.

1 serving=1 cup

1 cup=20 grams of sugar

How many grams of sugar are in 3 cups of juice?

6th Grade Health Articles

Students,
   Here are some interesting articles to reinforce keys in our nutrition unit.  This is not associated with an assignment, but it is just for you to read and help you understand some of the concepts better.

Organic vs. conventional

Non-GMO Foods

Enjoy,
Mr. Goldstein

6th Grade PE Homework Due Friday 3/21

6th Grade Students,
   Read the following article  LA Times Article-click.  This is an old article from the mid 1990s about Richard Williams and his tennis program in Los Angeles, California.  He is the father of Venus and Serena Williams.  He has developed many inner city elite tennis players along with his two daughters.

Answer the following questions it at least 3 sentences for each response...
1) Which sport would you like to see developed into a program like this in Paterson, NJ?  Why that sport specificially?

2) How do you think it would benefit the community of Paterson to have a sports program for young people?

I look forward to reading your response,
Mr. Goldstein

6th Grade Health Homework

6th Grade Students,
  The next class after your first nutrition class the following assignment is due...
You must make a chart where you include the 6 main nutrients- Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, and water.  List two examples of foods or drinks that are high in those nutrients.  You need two examples for each nutrient.  Look around your house to find examples or search the nutrients online.

This is due for 6-1 on Friday, 3/7.

6th Grade Project Rubric

6th Graders,
   Here is a rubric to show how your project will be graded.  If you have any specific questions about your grade, refer to this.

Body Systems Assignment Rubric

1.       Presentation

25- This assignment is professionally done.

20- This assignment looks presentable, but could show more professionalism.

15- This assignment should be redone, the quality is not appropriate.

2.       Systems Accuracy

25- The questions are answered accurately with sufficient information.

20- Some of the answers are correct and more examples could be used.

15- There is little correct information and not enough of it.

3.       Creativity

25- The project shows an incredible amount of effort and creativity.

20- Your project shows some effort and creativity.

15- Your project shows little effort and creativity.

4.       Grammer

25- Your writing is coherent and a pleasure to read.

20- Your writing contains some errors, but I can understand all of your points.

15- Your writing is very hard to read and it needs to be proofread.  It is not suitable to be handed in.