Lesson Plan

What is Health?

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Many indicators of health are beyond a teenager's control, but there are many changes they can make in their daily life that can improve their health. Middle schoolers think about their physical, social, and mental health status before completing a three-day nutrition plan.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members copy down the nutrition log into a notebook to track a full week of meals
  • Incorporate the lesson into a health class or teen issues course
Classroom Considerations
  • Electronic booklet is attached
  • Be sure that class members can discuss these issues in a mature and sensitive way
  • The first lesson in a six-part unit
Pros
  • Provides a comprehensive concept map and nutrition log
  • Prompts important discussion and self-reflection
Cons
  • None