Curated OER
Health, Health, Hurrah!
Third graders explain the importance of eating healthy food. In this health science lesson, 3rd graders construct a balanced menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They create a collage about it and share it with the class.
Curated OER
From Depression to Death
Tenth graders identify the different types of depression. In this series of health lesson, 10th graders discuss the most common reasons why teens think about suicide. They create a story board about scenarios present and present their...
Curated OER
Rethink Your Drink
Young scholars identify the contents of popular drinks. In this health instructional activity students learn how to read labels and devise ways that they can drink more water.
Curated OER
5 A Day The Color Way
Learners explore the ways they can incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets. In this health lesson students and parents list health benefits of more fruits and vegetables in their diets and complete a handout.
Curated OER
Hold Me, Love Me, Feed Me!
Young scholars examine the signs associated with a childs readiness to start solid foods. In this infant development lesson students understand the signs of hunger in infants.
Curated OER
Methamphetamine: A Threatening Scourge on Teens, Families, and Communities
Students examine how methamphetamine alters the brain and the facts about it. In this brain chemical addiction lesson students read articles on methamphetamine and take a quiz.
Curated OER
Food Label Scavenger Hunt Lesson: Worksheet with Twenty-one Food Lab
Students investigate the nutritional value of foods. In this scavenger hunt lesson, students compare various foods using food labels to determine their calories, fat, saturated fat, sodium, sugar, and protein. There is a link to the...
Curated OER
Setting Assertive Goals
Young scholars study assertiveness and how they can grow personally in this area. In this social skills lesson plan students set goals and complete an assertiveness worksheet.
Curated OER
Career Visualization
Students examine the different career choices available. In this career choice lesson students complete several activities including a visualization lab.
Curated OER
Understanding "Me", the Product
Students examine ways to market themselves. In this career skills lesson students analyze different advertisements, complete a worksheet and answer questions.
Curated OER
It's in the Label - The Food Label
Students examine the fat content in their diet and how advertising affects their eating habits. In this nutrition and advertising lesson, students analyze pizza and how to make it healthier. Students recognize the importance of...
Curated OER
The Abc's of Healthy Eating
Students examine healthy eating as it relates to physical and mental health. In this the abc's of healthy eating instructional activity, students discuss the effects of unhealthy eating habits. Students examine the My Pyramid Food...
Curated OER
Have It Your Way Fast Food
Students explore how to cut back on fat in fast food meals. In this health lesson, students discuss healthier food choices they can make when eating at fast food restaurants. Students complete a fast food contract.
Curated OER
Lunch Choices, The Happy Game
This interactive PowerPoint covers 5 decisions to be made by the audience about their lunchbox and meal choices. The teacher advances the slide and reveals the answer with cartoon 'happy or 'yuck' faces. Reasons are given for both the...
Curated OER
Anger Management Lesson Plan - Control Your Anger with SPAM
Students discuss the topic of anger management. In this anger management lesson, students learn the acronym S.P.A.M. (Stop, Ponder, Appreciate, Moment) in order to help students deal with anger. Students role play and engage in a class...
Curated OER
Good Food, Good Health
Students investigate how food provides energy for the human body. In this physical health lesson, students access online resources to identify how certain foods can affect their health. Students discuss how many servings of each food...
Curated OER
Making Healthy Eating Choices for You and Others
Students use the USDA food guide pyramid to choose items for a balanced diet. In this food pyramid instructional activity, students play a game naming the items and their foo groups. Students participate in cross curricular activities...
Curated OER
Helping People Who Are Hungry
Students discuss the concept of hunger. In this hunger lesson, students discuss the book, The Story of Stone Soup. Student then brainstorm a possible service project ideas and create plans to carry out their service project.
Curated OER
Meal Planning
Students study the nutrients found in foods and the food pyramid. In this investigative lesson students will plan a seven day menu built around the food pyramid.
Curated OER
Real Life, Your Life: Body Talk
Students discover how body language effects verbal communication. In this body language instructional activity, students watch a video clip, observing what is said and how the people act with their bodies. Students complete a worksheet...
Curated OER
Healthy Eating Improves Learning
Students recognize that healthy food gives you better ability to concentrate and makes you more willing to learn. In this healthy food lesson, students choose food from Canada's food guide to create a healthy lunch and healthy snack.
Curated OER
Food Labels
Students study nutrition and the facts about food labels. In this investigative instructional activity students examine food labels and the health facts and serving sizes.
Curated OER
Cardiac Hill
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.
Curated OER
Understanding MyPlate
Sixth graders recognize how using the food pyramid can add to their good health practices. In this food pyramid lesson plan, 6th graders build a 3-D food pyramid illustrating the desired amount of each food group.