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Disease Information Station

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study disease and how it changes normal body functions.  In this research lesson students research a disease and use a word processing software to construct a presentation. 
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Nutrition for Young Children

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the dietary guidelines for young children.  In this healthy diet lesson students examine the issues surrounding the children's diets. 
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Hunger and Malnutrition

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate hunger and malnutrition. In this hunger and malnutrition lesson, 5th graders study the importance of proper nutrition. Students explore the scope of hunger and malnutrition problems.
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Mystery "F & V's"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore a balanced diet. In this balanced diet lesson plan, 2nd graders investigate the effect and importance of a balanced diet.
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What's the Shape of Your Diet?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover a healthy diet. In this healthy diet instructional activity, 4th graders compare their typical diet with the recommendations of MyPyramid for Kids.
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Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the effect of healthy diets and exercise on physical and mental wellness. In this health activity, 6th graders compare food intake to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Students evaluate levels of activity and...
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Alkaline-Earth Metals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the importance of alkaline earth metals.  In this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health. 
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All Star Fitness

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the principles of living a healthy life and establish their own goals that will lead to a healthier lifestyle.  In this fitness lesson students keep records of their goals.
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Staying Alert and Fit to Drive a Truck

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the safety concerns of driving while sleepy.  In this driving safety lesson plan students come up with techniques that can help drivers stay alert on the road.
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Brain Health & Brain Anatomy

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study possible causes of dementia.  In this brain analysis lesson plan students participate in several activities about dementia. 
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Our Aging World

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explore how health and nutrition vary in people from different countries and backgrounds.  For this life expectancy lesson studets explore populations and health from people around the world.
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Watch Your Mouth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners become better aware of their anatomy, development and function of their teeth.  In this healthy mouth lesson students view a slideshow and complete several activities. 
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Pollution and Lung Health

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students study how lungs and a diaphragm work to make them breathe.  In this pollution lesson students build a lung model and learn three things they can do to protect themselves from the effects of fossil fuels. 
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Eat Right, Stay Fit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine what a healthful diet is, and examine their own eating habits to see if they are getting the right foods to stay healthy.  In this eating right lesson students keep track of what they eat for several days and evaluate it...
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Personal Food Diary Analysis

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students keep a food diary for a day and examine the calories, and nutrient intakes.  In this food diary instructional activity students complete several activities including a food diary analysis. 
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Quests for Better Health

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Internet to investigate a health quest that is assigned to them.  In this investigative lesson students research insights about the human body, evaluate and apply the information to create a chart, puzzle or design an ad.
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Why Does My Body Smell?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate how germs spread among people. In this health instructional activity, 4th graders discover the causes of infection and proper hygiene methods.
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WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine different food groups and identify the daily amounts of each that are necessary for healthy eating.  In this food pyramid lesson students evaluate their own diets and see how they can eat more nutritiously. 
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Reach For The Stars: A Health Careers Constellation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine health related careers.  In this career lesson students create a presentation of health related careers and present it to the class. 
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Risk Factors, Symptoms, Prevention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the importance of life style choices in keeping good heart health.  In this cardiovascular instructional activity students complete activities that allow them to better understand risk factors and prevention of getting...
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Teen Health Topics Research Project

For Students 7th - 8th
In this teen health topics research project worksheet, students choose a health topic, use the website links for research, and answer 11 short answer questions about that disease. 
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Healthy Eating

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine healthy diet. In this health lesson, students use Online resources and provided web links to research the effects of diet on the body.
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Health

For Students 4th - 6th
In this health worksheet, learners choose the correct word to complete the sentences about health. Students complete 15 multiple choice questions.
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Simple Steps to Healthy Living

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars observe a video on eating habits, discuss their own habits, and then create their own food pyramid.  In this research lesson students go to a webpage and enter their personal information then they get a food pyramid...