Mr. Thompson

Nutrition Unit

We are about to complete our first unit on Nutrition with an open book test this week. Hopefully you will know the answers and NOT have to use the book. We will be going in SAFETY next

Racquetball Unit

We are under way with our Racquetball unit, learning the movement of the feet, getting the racquet back and just making contact. We will cover rules each day and start playing soon.

Ultimate Frisbee Time

We have started our unit on Ultimate Frisbee and everyone seems to play very well together. This is a great activity for now and high school and college days. We have a handout on the 10 basic rules,that you will be tested on next week. See me for the sheet, if you haven't received it.

Invasion games

We have been involved in Invasion games that ALL are participating in. We have to remember to stay SAFE at all times. This is where you work on getting your body into control in moving situations. It has been great seeing the coordination that you are showing. We may mix the games up til next week.

Golf unit

Download Golf Terms We will be working on our Golf unit until next week and will end with a test on the 20 golf terms that was handed out in class. This is just an introduction to the sport that could be used for a lifetime. Be familiar with the terminologies and how they are used in the game. Watch golf on TV to pick up tips or see how the pros swing and the shots they make. This is not an easy sport and can be very frustrating. Be patient with it.

Human Growth and Development

We are continuing Human Growth and Development this week, but with students at Jekyl Island , or the rest ready to leave, we are having to speed it up and cover as much each day. This will take cooperation from all of you. Remember to involve your parents with discussions from class. There will be a couple of homework assignments with your parents.Make sure all of you have turned in ALL work due. This could affect your grades.

Golf unit

We will continue our unit on Golf this week and next. I have a list of Golf Terminologies for you to read and you will be tested on next week. Be SAFE in everything that we are doing in class.

Alcohol Lesson this week

We last studied Tobacco and it's effects on the body. This week we will begin the study of Alcohol and the effects on Teens. We will cover the media and it's influence, peer pressure and refusal skills, self control.
The class did Excellent on the CPR Test and I hope to get your American Red Cross cards to you soon.

Pickleball Unit

This week we will begin the unit on Pickleball. When students are NOT playing in a doubles game, they will be expected to keep score and be a help with the rule calls. Be considerate of others and always be good sports

Pickleball Unit

We will begin the unit on Pickleball this week. The rules and study guide for your test will be out for the taking. Please pick one up. This is a fun racket sport that can be played indoors or out. Be good sports and considerate of all others in the class.