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Stress and Drug Abuse

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars identify the different causes of stress. In this health science lesson plan, students find the connection between stress and drug abuse. They discuss about the different kinds of stress they experience everyday.
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Cardiac Hill

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners calculate pulse rates to determine level of exertion. In this human body lesson, students hike up a hill or steep slope and take their pulse. Learners observe their breathing and energy level then record data. 
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California Crops

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore agriculture by researching the native food crops of California. Students define a list of agriculture vocabulary terms and analyze maps of California which explain which foods come from which area. Students write a...
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Food Math

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore healthy habits by completing caloric measurement activities. In this food choice instructional activity, 4th graders discuss what types of foods give you protein or fat and utilize a food chart to measure caloric...
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Hazardous Chemicals? Not in my Water!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reflect on the effects of their actions on the environment. In this community service lesson, students investigate the hazardous quality of products within their homes. Student educate their families and communities about the...
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Fitness: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners complete movements and discuss how fitness is beneficial to their health. For this fitness lesson plan, students also discuss being safe while moving and take a quiz.
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Best Breakfast Authors

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a story. In this breakfast authors lesson, 3rd graders write about a breakfast food and why it is a good selection. Students may illustrate stories and share with their peers.
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My Favorite Breakfast Foods

For Teachers 1st
First graders consider the importance eating breakfast. For this breakfast foods lesson, 1st graders plan meals, examine a variety of breakfast options, and discuss the food groups. Students taste a variety of foods. Extension activities...
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Health (General Wellness)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore their personal health by completing a worksheet.  In this healthy living lesson, 7th graders examine the health triangle and research ways to prevent at risk behavior.  Students complete a health survey based on...
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Sleep

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine sleeping habits.  In this sleep lesson, students examine their sleeping patterns and create a log.  Students illustrate their dreams and create a plan to improve sleep patterns.
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STDs: You Have to Know

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn how to protect themselves from STDs.  In this healthy living lesson plan, students define the acronyms for various STDs, work in groups to fill out charts on the most common STDs, and learn the five things they need to...
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Germs: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate knowledge about germs. In this health lesson, students investigate what germs are, how to protect the skin by comparing the skin to apple skins, and the proper hand washing technique for getting rid of germs....
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Feature Column: Virtual Field Trips

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover ways to stay healthy by utilizing Internet education software.  In this computer technology lesson, students investigate Internet programs that simulate a field trip by showing images and video.  Students participate in...
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Washing Germs Away

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners investigate germs. For this cross curriculum health and biology lesson, students listen to Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth and identify ways in which flies spread germs. Learners discuss hand washing during a visit by the school...
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Good Health

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students complete a unit with cross-curricular activities to learn about a healthy body and maintaining their health. In this health lesson, students complete 8 lessons to learn about good health, a healthy diet, healthy foods, healthy...
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Finders Keepers

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this keeping a healthy mouth worksheet, students look at 10 pictures and color each one that helps keep their mouth healthy.
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Healthy Living:

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are able to recognize a wide variety of fruit and have a greater understanding as to the importance of fruit in their diet and that some fruits skin are edible and others are not.
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Shampooing Hair: The Importance of Washing Hair

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Personal hygiene is the focus of this resource. Learners discuss the importance of washing their hair, and the correct techniques for completing this task. This lesson could be used as part of a health unit on hygiene.
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Promoting an Anti-Smoking Campaign

For Teachers 4th - 5th
While this presentation provides a useful way to explore persuasive writing and launch an anti-smoking campaign, it is incomplete. A teacher could use this resource as a template for a more complete lesson involving a discussion of...
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Potato Experiment

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Spur a discussion of germs using this instructional activity. Learners conduct an experiment with potatoes to determine how germs are transmitted. They then discuss ways to prevent the spread of germs. The emphasis is on hand washing.
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Get Healthy Now

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share about healthy habits they practice at home. In this adult health lesson plan, students discuss the benefits of eating healthy foods. They watch a video and share their learning in class.
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Nutrition (Weight Management)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore nutrition and the effect it has by participating in class discussions.  In this diet and exercise lesson, 7th graders analyze print advertisements and discuss how unrealistic their expectations are and how false...
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Diet and Exercise Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore their physical abilities by participating in team sports.  In this physical education lesson, students collaborate in groups in one of several team sports before moving on to the next station.  Students discuss healthy...
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Gymnastics Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics.  In this physical education lesson, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers with...