Unit+1

The value of good health may seem obvious to your students, but what may not be so clearcut is how they can obtain and preserve it. Teenagers are often unaware of how strongly their daily health behaviors can impact how they look and feel.
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 * BLOG #1:**

Review the quotes on page 3. Use the following questions to develop responses to five (5) quotes.

1. Paraphrase five (5) quotes. In your own words what do YOU think each author means through their famous words.

2. What are each of the five (5) quotes' subtexts--what are they really talking about?

3. Do you agree with each quote? Why or why not.

4. What health behavior do you think your quotes are talking about?


 * BLOG #2:**

Write a short paragraph (5 complete sentences or more) responding to each question. Remember to protect your sources DO NOT USE REAL NAMES!

1. What adult do you know who takes care of his or her health? --How does this person protect his or her health --What could this person do to be even healthier? --How do this person's beliefs influence me?

2. What healthy behaviors do I have in common with my friends? --What would I suggest to a friend we could work on together to be more healthy? --Am I likely to be more successful if I do this by myself or with my friends? Why