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Frog Olympics

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the attributes of amphibians. In this physical frog biology lesson plan, students discover facts about the muscles of frogs and then play 2 games that require them to move like frogs.
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Is Organic Food Worth the Extra Cost?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the amount of pesticide residue in selected foods for two pesticides and determine if these levels are safe. They read an article about a research study looking for metabolites of these pesticides in children....
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Making Healthy Food Choices

For Teachers K
Students examine importance of making healthy food choices, discuss connection between what we eat and healthy body and heart, discriminate between healthy food or "heart-smart choices," and "junk food," and plan healthy meal or snack.
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My Personal Best

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students persevere to build character. In this philanthropy lesson, students consider how to put forth their personal best in all areas of their lives as they participate in a physical activity.
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Understanding Portion Sizes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze portion sizes in a healthy diet. In this portion sizes lesson, students complete a food group choices worksheet and identify the correct portion of food. Students work in groups to teach the unit to elementary students....
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Fitness

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice exercise.  In this physical fitness instructional activity, 3rd graders participate in a variety of activities at fitness stations.  Students run laps, jump rope, perform chin-ups, sit-ups, etc. 
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Food - What's in It for You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine healthy eating and nutrition. They read and discuss articles, and create a list of ten healthy eating tips in the form of a poster, newspaper article, or presentation.
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Effects of Drugs and Alcohol

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine how drugs and alcohol impair athletic performance They discuss the reduction in aerobic activity through drug use and discover what is most affected by abuse. In their journals they write about how maintaining...
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Stress reduction: Deep breathing techniques

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars practice deep breathing exercises and write about a stressful time in their life and their reaction to it.
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LOOKING DEEPER

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study trauma, recognize episodes that can produce it, and behaviors it can elicit. They glean an example of a potentially traumatic event. They need to think who might be traumatized and why.
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How to Prevent Backover Deaths of Kids?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils explore automobile safety. In this automobile safety lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "How to Prevent Backover Deaths of Kids?", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...
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Cell Phones and Driving

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners identify and explore the dangers of cell phone use while driving. For this car safety lesson, students research using a cell phone while driving. Learners compile the information to create a presentation and write a reflection...
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No Texts = No Wrecks

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners explore ways to prevent texting while driving. In this driving safety lesson, students research information about texting and driving. Learners identify an audience to present the information to in the three given formats....
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Red Ribbon Week

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Learners identify the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. For this drug and alcohol abuse lesson, students research the dangers of drugs and alcohol and prepare a presentation for the information. Learners write a paper on their...
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Food Challenge

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify poor eating habits and create a plan to overcome them. In this eating habits lesson plan, students identify four eating habits they have and research the implications of poor eating habits. Students find healthy...
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Tic, Tac, Toe - Taking Turns

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students play the game of tic-tac-toe and practice taking turns while playing the game. In this taking turns lesson plan, students use mouse cards to play the game.
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Quidditch (Harry Potter Style!)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work on the chasing and fleeing skills in a game that is similar to the one played in the Harry Potter movies/books.
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Fortune Cookie Warmup

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in various physical warm-up activities after reading their "fortune."
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Can I Handle Having a Baby?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students have a hands on experience of what it might be like to have a child.
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Hot Hands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students claim a hand when they are recognized for "Hot Hand Behavior" by writing their name anywhere on a blank hand.
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Stress

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the causes and symptoms of stress and describe positive forms of stress management.
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HOME SWEET HOME

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils create and implement a schedule of activities designed to help their parents improve their physical conditions.
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Captain's Quest

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, participate in a game in which they are assessed on their ability to work together to gather communication skills, leadership, trust, respect and creativity.
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Good Nutrition for Good Dental Health

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify nutritous foods that promote dental health. They choose a variety of foods that are good for teeth. They identify food groups and their place in the food pyramid. They discuss the importance of dental nutrition.