Middle School Health (22-23)
Course Description:
This course will help the student understand the importance of making decisions that will affect his or her physical, emotional, mental and social health. This course will provide students with the knowledge and resources they will need to make responsible informed decisions about their health. Students will have an opportunity to evaluate their own values, opinions and attitudes about health.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | Middle School Health (22-23) | ||||||||||
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| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Health Education | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | Accelerate Education | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations | ||||||||||
| Alignment Document : | https://learn.michiganvirtual.org/alignment-document-coming-soon | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Semester, Open Entry / Fixed End | ||||||||||
| NCES SCED Code : |
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How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/ |
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| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | (888) 889-2840 |
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.
Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
- Explain the terms “health” and “wellness.” and identify skills that will help you stay healthy.
- Identify good sources of health information in print, in person, in mass media, and on the Internet and how to use reliable health information.
- Define “mental health.” and “self-concept” and identify ways to build a positive self-concept.
- Identify what a healthy relationship looks like, how peer pressure can be positive or negative and ways to deal with negative peer pressure.
- Define “nutrition” and explain why food choices are important and the functions of common nutrients in the body.
- Identify appropriate serving sizes for each food group and explain healthy ways to maintain an appropriate weight.
- Explain the benefits of physical activity and ways to increase a person’s level of physical and list the health risks of being sedentary.
- Identify communicable diseases, how they are spread, and identify the body’s defenses against disease.
- Identify causes of noncommunicable diseases and ways to avoid or control them.
- Explain how alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs affect a person’s physical and mental health.
- Identify the physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that typically occur during adolescence and describe common physical and intellectual developmental differences.
- Describe how environmental pollution can affect health and ways people can help protect the air, water, and land from pollution.
Additional Cost Description:
None
NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| A1. A course overview and syllabus are included in the online course | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A2. Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A3. The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided to learners and other stakeholders. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A4. Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A5. Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A6. Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A7. The online course provides a clear description or link to the technical support offered and how to obtain it.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| A8. Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the online course. | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| B1. The online course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B2. The online course expectations are consistent with course-level objectives or competencies, are representative of the structure of the course, and are clearly stated. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B3. The online course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards, where applicable.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B4. Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B5. Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned to the specific content being delivered.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B6. The online course content and supporting materials reflect a culturally diverse perspective that is free of bias.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B7. The online course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, OER) that support course content standards are accurate and current. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B8. The online course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B9. Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| B10. Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation.* | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| C1. The online course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C2. The online course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C3. The online course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C4. The online course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C5. The online course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C6. The online course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C7. The online course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C8. The online course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| C9. Online course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner.* | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| D1. Learner assessments are linked to stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D2. Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward mastery of content. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D3. Assessment practices provide routine and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D4. Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate mastery in a variety of ways.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| D5. Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners.* | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| E1. Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E2. The online course design facilitates readability.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E3. The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E4. Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| E5. Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course.* | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| F1. Educational tools ensure learner privacy and maintain confidentiality of learner information in accordance with local, state, and national laws for learner data. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F2. The online course tools support the learning objectives or competencies.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F3. The online course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate learners’ needs and preferences.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F4. The course allows instructors to control the release of content.* | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| F5. The course provides the necessary technical functionality to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades.* | Pilot: Review Pending |
| Rating | Comments | |
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| G1. The online course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| G2. The online course is reviewed to ensure that the course is current. | Pilot: Review Pending | |
| G3. The online course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. | Pilot: Review Pending |
Review Conducted By: Michigan Virtual
Date of Review:
08/30/2022
Module 1: What are Health and Wellness?
Module 2: Caring for Your Own Mental Health
Module 3: What is Nutrition?
Module 4: Physical Activity
Module 5: Preventing Disease
Module 6: Human Growth and Development
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Entry / Fixed End | 04/13/2022 | 09/02/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 09/09/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 12/16/2022 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 09/02/2022 | 08/19/2022 | 01/06/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 09/09/2022 | 08/26/2022 | 01/13/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 09/16/2022 | 09/02/2022 | 01/20/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 09/23/2022 | 09/09/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 09/16/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 10/07/2022 | 09/23/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 10/14/2022 | 09/30/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 10/21/2022 | 10/07/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 10/14/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 11/02/2022 | 10/21/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 07/01/2022 | 11/02/2022 | 10/28/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 01/20/2023 | 01/06/2023 | 05/26/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 01/27/2023 | 01/13/2023 | 06/02/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 02/03/2023 | 01/20/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 02/10/2023 | 01/27/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 02/17/2023 | 02/03/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 02/24/2023 | 02/10/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 03/03/2023 | 02/17/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 03/10/2023 | 02/24/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 03/03/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 03/24/2023 | 03/10/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 | |
| Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 | 07/01/2022 | 03/31/2023 | 03/17/2023 | 06/16/2023 | 100 | $335 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Open Entry / Fixed End | 04/13/2022 | 09/02/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 09/16/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 02/03/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 |
| Students have 14 days to drop from their enrollment start date for a full refund. No refunds are given after 14 days. Drop dates are calculated and what is posted is the last possible drop date for enrollments created within the enrollment window. | Students may access their course from their enrollment start date to their enrollment end date. A completion is a 60% final score or higher. | Semester | 04/13/2022 | 03/17/2023 |
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.
Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/