In conversation with Ben and with Admin. It is decided that Ben will present a Capstone project for the final part of the term. His preference was to create a poster dealing with a specific area of health and wellness. His topic will concentrate on Nutrition and Fitness as well as Health Sciences and Technology

Ben declined to participate in class today.

Ben reread the chapter on The Importance of Nutrition. He answered the end of lesson questions and we discussed the answers.

Ben and I read and discussed the following terms: nutrition, nutrients, calories, osteoporosis, hunger, appetite and mindless eating. We discussed how your environment affects your food choices.

Ben was unable to attend class this morning. It was discussed with Dr. Mary and Ben's mother.

Ben read about and we discussed violence and families, spousal abuse, child abuse, stopping sexual abuse, elder abuse, effects of abuse and stopping sexual abuse. He answered the lesson questions.

Ben and I read about healthy family relationships: the family unit, types of families, family interactions, promoting physical health and promoting mental and emotional health. We discussed these aspects of family relationships.

Ben and I read about communication styles, ways to communicate, listening skills, nonverbal communication, and offering useful feedback. We discussed and he answered the lesson 3 review questions.

Ben read and we discussed the following topics: relationships in your life (family, friends, dating partners, community), roles in relationships, traits of healthy relationships, skills for building healthy relationships, and character and relationships.

Ben was absent today. I took the period to lesson plan.