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Educate your students on vital health topics with lesson plans covering nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and more. These activities encourage informed decision-making and self-care. Use these resources to support your students' overall well-being and healthy lifestyles.
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Kindergarten Health: Unit 7
P.E. & Health, Life Studies, Physical Education, Health, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Kindergarten, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
For Kindergarten Health there are seven standards that need to be taught to achieve healthy habits! Unit 1 Personal Health Unit 2 Growth and Development Unit 3 Nutrition and Physical Activity Unit 4 Substance Use and Abuse Unit 5 Injury/ Violence Prevention Control and Safety Unit 6 Prevention/Control of Disease Unit 7 Environmental Consumer Health These units can be taught out of order. They are only numbered for your convenience. Discover the comprehensive and engaging Kindergarten Health: Unit 7, a top-notch digital educational package designed to help you educate young minds about essential health concepts, habits, and practices. Focused on Environmental Consumer Health, this unit equips students with the knowledge to stay safe from sun exposure and appreciate the role healthcare workers play in their community. This fun-filled material offers interactive activities like cut-and-paste worksheets where children can learn about dressing appropriately for sun protection. They'll also get introduced to sunscreen usage for additional safety measures. With 12 insightful pages adhering to Common Core Standards, Kindergarten Health: Unit 7 is an indispensable resource for educators seeking high-quality content on environmental consumer health topics tailored towards kindergarten learners. Maximize your kindergarten instruction by exploring all seven units of the Kindergarten Health series by Teach Simple. Give your students a solid foundation in understanding personal wellbeing essentials while keeping them informed about current facts concerning Covid-19. Students will cut, paste, and decide how to best protect our bodies from the sun. They will also learn about health care workers in our community and how they keep us safe. There are a total of 12 pages included in this unit for Kindergarten Health. There are seven units that cover all the health requirements for Kindergarten. Here are the links to other health units: Kindergarten Health: Unit 1 Personal Health Kindergarten Health: Unit 2 Growth and Development Kindergarten Health: Unit 3 Nutrition and Physical Activity Kindergarten Health: Unit 4 Substance Use and Abuse Kindergarten Health: Unit 5 Injury / Violence Prevention Control and Safety Kindergarten Health: Unit 6 Prevention / Control of Disease Kindergarten Health: Unit 7 Enviromental Consumer Health You can also teach your students about keeping yourself safe by studying about the Coronavirus, where and when it started and facts that plagued our world with this virus. Kindergarten Health: Covid 19 / Coronavirus Facts This unit meets Common Core Standards.
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Health Units, Health Worksheets, Worksheets On Health, Kindergarten Health, Personal Health, Healthy Habits, Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids, Elementary Health
Daily Health & Hygiene Skills: Personal Hygiene, Grooming and Dental Care - Canadian Content Gr. 6-12
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Daily Health & Hygiene Skills: Personal Hygiene, Grooming and Dental Care - Canadian Content Gr. 6-12 A potent teaching aid for educators aiming to instill essential health skills in their wards for an enriched lifestyle. Lesson Plan Features: Part of the lesson plan called "Daily Health & Hygiene Skills - Canadian Content" Crafted keeping in mind the interests and comprehension levels of students from grades 6-12 In-depth coverage of vital concepts necessary for a healthy lifestyle with foundation laid on nutritious food choices and meal planning Comprehensive Coverage: Health and wellness achieved through knowledge about balanced dietary intake followed by exercise routines fostering overall fitness. Invaluable personal hygiene practices starting from rudimentary grooming to dental care essentials. Critical understanding about maintaining household cleanliness leading towards holistic development. i>The resource further extends its scope by including important safety guidelines focusing on travel safety rules or potential hazards related to misuse of over-the-counter medication or prescribed drugs. Learning aids incorporated: Mind-stimulating crossword puzzles that enhance mental capabilities along with consolidating learning outcomes. Type specific Graphic organize ensuring systematic organization of data acquired during learning process. Accessible vocabulary : This resource has been designed considering learners possessing varied degree proficiency levels. While it enlists all critical health-related skill sets required to foster a healthier living style, it also complies efficiently with Bloom's Taxonomy metrics while aligning with their Provincial Standards. Digital format of the resource in a PDF file format. This allows for flexibility during its application, whether it be using it during group class activities, individual assignment homes or even in the context of homeschooling. Note: An enjoyable learning experience is guaranteed for students by incorporating this comprehensive educational resource into your pedagogical tools.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF, Personal Hygiene Lesson Plans For Middle School
Kindergarten Health: Unit 4
P.E. & Health, Life Studies, Health, Physical Education, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Kindergarten, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
For Kindergarten Health there are seven standards that need to be taught to achieve healthy habits! Unit 1 Personal Health Unit 2 Growth and Development Unit 3 Nutrition and Physical Activity Unit 4 Substance Use and Abuse Unit 5 Injury/ Violence Prevention Control and Safety Unit 6 Prevention/Control of Disease Unit 7 Environmental Consumer Health These units can be taught out of order. They are only numbered for your convenience. Through using this Kindergarten Health: Unit 4, students will explore and learn to identify daily healthy habits. Included in this unit : * Students will identify what is safe or unsafe in a household, which includes medications, cleaning supplies, and household appliances. * Students will cut, sort, and paste these harmful or safe substances into categories. * Understanding who can and who cannot give you medications is another thing that students will learn. * Teachers will help students to role play situations that may be unsafe and how to handle these situations and learn how to say no. Students will identify safe and unsafe substances in a household and learn who can give them medication. Furthermore, there are activities to help kids learn how to just say no in difficult situations. There are a total of 9 pages included in this unit for Kindergarten Health. There are seven units that cover all the health requirements for Kindergarten. Here are the links to other health units: Kindergarten Health: Unit 1 Personal Health Kindergarten Health: Unit 2 Growth and Development Kindergarten Health: Unit 3 Nutrition and Physical Activity Kindergarten Health: Unit 4 Substance Use and Abuse Kindergarten Health: Unit 5 Injury / Violence Prevention Control and Safety Kindergarten Health: Unit 6 Prevention / Control of Disease Kindergarten Health: Unit 7 Enviromental Consumer Health You can also teach your students about keeping yourself safe by studying about the Coronavirus, where and when it started and facts that plagued our world with this virus. Kindergarten Health: Covid 19 / Coronavirus Facts This unit meets Common Core Standards.
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Health, Health Worksheets, Kindergarten Health, Kids Health, Health Units, Healthy Habits, Healthy Eating, Elementary Health, Healthy Food, Kinder Health
Discover! Nutrition and Health
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Discover! Nutrition and Health: An Innovative Teaching Tool The Discover! Nutrition and Health resource is a meticulously designed tool aimed at Grade 4, Grade 5, and Grade 6 educators. It offers meaningful lessons in the Physical Education & Health discipline with an emphasis on various health sub-subjects such as: Food groups Calories Carbohydrates, protein, fat Vitamins minerals Importance of water intake. The overarching goal is to nurture a health-conscious young generation who appreciate the significance of balanced nutrition for overall wellness. An Interactive Resource for Varied Classroom Settings This dynamic teaching resource can be integrated effortlessly into different classroom settings. It suits whole group discussions, smaller study groups or even as homework tasks that allow students to reinforce concepts at their own pace. Its comprehensive approach towards educating about nutrition and instilling health awareness among students makes it an essential guide for shaping young individuals towards wise dietary choices. A Well-Structured Knowledge format complemented by Engaging Activities A standout feature of Discover! Nutrition and Health is its organized structure encompassing general background information supplemented with recommended activities tailored towards enhancing concept retention. Each lesson includes thought-provoking questions that incite absorbing discussions while drawing significant real-life implications - encouraging them to keenly analyze their daily diets! "Hands-on" experiences: Fosters intensive comprehension through fun interactive sessions making it an invaluable addition to your teaching arsenal. Easily Accessible PDF File Format No worries about software installation requirements; provided in single downloadable PDF file type that enables easy accessibility supporting both online or conventional classroom teaching environments, allowing educators to start using it without delay. In Conclusion This captivating nutrition-centered curriculum offers vital support to teachers in helping instill positive attitudes towards a healthier lifestyle - contributing to holistic development of younger individuals. Discover! Nutrition and Health is indeed redefining 'teaching made simple'.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Health 1st Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity
P.E. & Health, Health, Physical Education, Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Grade 1, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
For 1st Grade Health there are seven standards that need to be taught. Unit 1 Personal Health Unit 2 Growth and Development Unit 3 Nutrition and Physical Activity Unit 4 Substance Use and Abuse Unit 5 Injury/ Violence Prevention Control and Safety Unit 6 Prevention/Control of Disease Unit 7 Environmental Consumer Health These units can be taught out of order. They are only numbered for your convenience. At the end of each unit, there is an assessment to test students’ understanding. Through using this Health 1st Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity students will explore and learn to identify: * Students will be able to categorize healthy foods. * Students will be able to identify healthy foods and physical activities to help them stay healthy. * Students will be able to identify active verses inactive and understand the consequences of being active vs inactive At the end of the unit, there is an assessment to check for understanding. A total of 11 pages for Health 1st Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity. There are seven units that cover all the health requirements for first grade. Here are the links to other health units: Health 1st Grade Unit 1: Personal Health Health 1st Grade Unit 2: Growth and Development Health 1st Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity Health 1st Grade Unit 4: Substance Use and Abuse Health 1st Grade Unit 5: Injury / Violence Prevention and Safety Health 1st Grade Unit 6: Prevention / Control of Disease Health 1st Grade Unit 7: Environmental / Consumer Health You can also teach your students about keeping yourself safe by studying about the Coronavirus, where and when it started and facts that plagued our world with this virus. 1st grade Coronavirus / Covid-19 Facts by Teach Simple This unit meets Common Core Standards.
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Health Unit, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Healthy Foods, Active Vs. Inactive, 1st Grade Health, First Grade Health, Personal Health, Physical Activities, 1st Grade Resources
Mindfulness
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Mindfulness means being aware of your thoughts, emotions, sensations, and the surrounding environment. Whether at home or at school, with the mindfulness exercises included, your students will be pros in no time! BONUS: print off the 12 "sticky note" examples to write, draw, or sketch your mindfulness exercises.
Author Chuck's Cornucopia
Tags Emotions, Behavior, Health, Wellness, Active
Male & Female Reproductive Systems – Health Unit
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
In this male and female reproductive health unit , students will learn about the different parts that make up each reproductive system and their function. This resource is great for introducing this topic or to review it. Includes: ✅The female reproductive system fact sheet ✅The male reproductive system fact sheet ✅Male and female reproductive systems reading comprehension ✅Male and female reproductive systems vocabulary review ✅Female reproductive anatomy review ✅Male reproductive anatomy review ✅Answer key With the reading comprehension, vocabulary review, and diagram they will label, students will feel more confident in knowing their own bodies and their capabilities. By the end of this unit students will be able to identify each organ and tell their functions as well as where they are located in the body and more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Author Soumara Siddiqui
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Tags Female Reproductive System, Male Reproductive System, Sex Ed, Health Unit, Male And Female Reproductive Systems, Reproductive System Lesson Plans For High School, The Reproductive System Worksheets, Male Reproductive System Worksheet Answer Key, Male And Female Reproductive System Worksheet Pdf, Male And Female Reproductive System Worksheet Answer Key, Reproductive System Worksheets And Answer Pdf, Reproductive System Worksheets Pdf
Mental Health Literacy: Brain Responses & Getting Help
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This PDF will demonstrate an understanding of how a person's body and brain respond to challenging or uncomfortable situations and what they feel. It also will explain how understanding and being able to name their feelings can help in knowing when they might need to get help.
Author Chuck's Cornucopia
Tags Mental Health, Brain, Body, Wellness, Health
Daily Health & Hygiene Skills: Household Care: Cooking, Laundry and Cleaning - Canadian Content Gr. 6-12
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Daily Health & Hygiene Skills: Household Care: Cooking, Laundry and Cleaning - Canadian Content Gr. 6-12 Existing in a world that demands practical life skills alongside academic expertise, sweeping knowledge of health and hygiene activities becomes incredibly vital for individuals. The product placed under discussion falls right into this necessary realm offering an in-depth learning module coupled with versatile engagement sources designed for grades 6 through 12. A comprehensive exploration unfolds as you buoyantly wade through the fundamentals of apt nutritional habits leading to balanced meal-planning techniques. Healthy Lifestyle & Fitness Keeping in sync with a healthy lifestyle, this teaching resource recognizes the sheer importance physical fitness holds within an accomplished being's life. It provides guidance on drafting an effective workout routine benefitting all learners - irrespective of varying abilities or strengths. Detailed Personal Grooming Protocols This goes beyond mere nutritional intake and exercise routines, it dives deeper into personal grooming protocols including detailed practices related to: Personal hygiene Dental care These sessions keenly aim at underscoring self-care essentials molding responsible individuals ready to meet day-to-day hygiene challenges gracefully. Value-added Household Care Skills Training The teaching instrument transitions smoothly into imparting household care skills – namely: Cooking, Laundry, Cleaning; , Indispensable qualities required for successfully managing everyday chores. Safety Norms & Regulations?: The tool continues by focusing on safety norms across three crucial areas: Personal safety, Community safety, Travel safety measures essential for learner growth. Candid & Sensitive Topics Discussion The framework addresses delicate concerns such as drug use (both prescription-based along with non-prescription drugs), allowing educators to handle these complex subjects confidently in the classroom. Interactive Learning Avenues: Reading passages, crossword puzzles are efficiently interlaced within its design helping students pick up valuable nuances while they remain absorbed within real-world activities fulfilling curriculum standards diligently written according to Bloom's Taxonomy. This product offers a single PDF file packed with health, hygiene information, and more making it an excellent resource for lesson planning in P.E. and Health curriculum. It is suitable for both group discussions or individual assignments - an invaluable tool supporting holistic learner growth.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
Mental Illness Gr. 6-9
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 6, 7, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Mental Illness Gr. 6-9: An Insightful Teaching Resource Created for students from grades 6 through 9, the teaching resource "Mental Illness Gr. 6-9" provides a comprehensive exploration of mental health—a complex and often misunderstood field. It dives into intricate subjects such as: Schizophrenia Depression Suicide Eating disorders. To ensure effective understanding of these challenging topics, it blends theoretical content with corresponding practical activities and worksheets. Promotion of Critical Thinking Skills & Active Learning The lesson plan induces critical thinking skills by allowing students to create their own exams based on the information they have learnt throughout the module—an approach that encourages active learning. Versatility for Different Teaching Requirements The third part introduces various assignments that can be synchronized with core lesson topics or used independently—adding flexibility according to different teaching requirements. Diverse Reading Materials & Interactive Activities Included in this resource are: Different reading materials curated for different grade levels, Interactive activities such as crosswords and word searches, An answer key that simplifies evaluation of student work. User-Friendly PDF Format for Multiple Applications This resource file is available in an accessible PDF format under the Health category path under Physical Education (PE). Its user-friendliness makes it beneficial not only for school teachers but also homeschool educators who wish to increase mental health awareness among children. "Mental Illness Gr. 6-9" serves the purpose of simplifying difficult medical concepts while promoting sensitivity towards mental illnesses among young learners, whether used during group lessons or as homework assignments.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF
VEGETABLES Gr. 3-4
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
VEGETABLES Gr. 3-4 Teaching Resource The VEGETABLES Gr. 3-4 resource is a comprehensive teaching packet designed for educators in Grade 3 and Grade 4 classrooms, as well as homeschooling parents. It provides engaging and relevant teaching materials centered on a vegetable theme for your students to enjoy. The packet is conveniently available as one printable PDF file. Main Focus Areas Brainstorming and Word Study: These activities are designed to help students expand their vocabulary while stimulating creative thinking skills. Phonics: Introducing sound patterns and pronunciation nuances associated with various vegetables aids language learning progression. P.E & Health - Research Activities: introduces basic research techniques related to health topics, fostering the development of critical research skills. Versatile Application The VEGETABLES Gr.3-4 resource pack can be easily adapted for different educational settings. Whether it's a group classroom lesson, homeschooling sessions or smaller after-school clubs—the lesson plans are flexible enough to fit your needs perfectly. Making Healthy Discussions Enjoyable! Incorporating a fun theme around vegetables makes discussions on healthy eating enjoyable! Who said broccoli couldn't be enthralling? In Summary, The VEGETABLES Gr 3-4 package stands out as it not only focuses on essential verbal skills but also emphasizes health-related knowledge within an approachable context—vegetables! Easy-to-print PDFs make preparation quick so that you spend less time planning lessons and more time actually teaching them—an ideal resource that makes learning about vegetables both entertaining and valuable.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Chart Activity, Creative Writing, Book Creation, Cut And Paste, Vegetables
Dental Health Curriculum Pack
Creative Arts, Art, Social Studies, ELA, Math, Early Math, Science, Basic Science, P.E. & Health, Health, Kindergarten, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
If your students are studying hygiene or are about to begin a dental health unit, I have just the resource to provide you with everything you need and more! This is a Dental Health Curriculum Pack complete with an abundance of printable resources and engaging activities for students to complete. This curriculum was designed for your preschool students. The curriculum goal is to explore and learn ways in which they can take care of their teeth and the benefit of good oral hygiene – while fostering self-help skills and autonomy. The vocabulary that students will focus on is teeth, oral hygiene, dentist, hygienist, cavities, dentures, calcium, tooth, molars, cuspids, floss, gums, roots, and incisors. This curriculum will come with a color of the week (white) and a letter of the week (D). This curriculum pack includes: --Sensory Table Ideas --Art Activities --Cooking Experience --Community Time --Math Activities --Home/School Connection Ideas --Science Table Enrichments --Science Concepts/Activities --Prop Box Ideas/Dramatic Play Enrichments --Movement and Motor --Playground/Walk Activities --Transition/Waiting Ideas --Block Area Enrichments --Flannel Board --Teacher Made Enrichment Ideas --Field Trip Ideas --Supplemental Learning Ideas/Activities At the start of this pack, you will receive a list of supplies needed for activities and projects. The worksheets, activities, and tasks included in this pack are intended to be completed in a variety of formats – whole group, small group, and independent work. I hope you enjoy!
Author Learning Foundations
Tags Dental Health, Hygiene, Healthy Habits, Preschool, Reading Curriculum, Science Activities, Art Activity, Sensory Table, Nature Walk, Transitions
Health Education: Medicine
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This PDF describes the difference between prescription medicines and non-prescription, giving examples of each, and identifying rules for the proper use of all medicines. Methods of a healthier living style such as getting better sleep, a well-rounded diet, and more fresh air all contribute to a healthier life.
Author Chuck's Cornucopia
Tags Medicine, Wellness, Health, Doctor, Pharmacy
Food Allergies
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Do you have a student in your class with food allergies but not quite sure how to explain them? Look no further! This PDF is the perfect resource to help students understand what allergies are and how we can help those around us. BONUS: includes 2 fun puzzles!
Author Chuck's Cornucopia
Tags Health, Food, Allergies, Wellness
Sing (2016): Movie Guide and Growth Mindset Lesson
P.E. & Health, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Health, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
"Sing" is an animated musical comedy film that was released in 2016. The movie follows a group of anthropomorphic animals who participate in a singing competition in order to save a failing theater. Buster Moon, a koala, owns the theater and is determined to save it from bankruptcy. He decides to hold a singing competition with a grand prize of $100,000 to attract more customers to the theater. The competition attracts a diverse group of contestants, including a shy elephant named Meena, a street-smart mouse named Mike, a porcupine named Ash, and a gorilla named Johnny who wants to break away from his family's criminal business. As the competition progresses, each character faces their own challenges and learns valuable lessons about themselves and their relationships. Meena gains confidence, Mike learns the value of teamwork, Ash finds her own voice, and Johnny discovers his passion for singing. In the end, the competition becomes a huge success, and the theater is saved. The movie ends with the characters coming together for a final performance that showcases their talents and celebrates their newfound friendships. "Sing" is a heartwarming and entertaining movie that celebrates the power of music and the importance of pursuing your dreams. The movie features an all-star cast, including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, and Taron Egerton, among others. Looking for a great way to bring the concept of growth mindset to your students? This product uses the movie Sing (2016) to teach the students 9 principles associated with growth mindset. As the students are watching the movie, the teacher is prompted to stop the movie and read through key connections that help students understand the 9 principles associated with growth mindset. This product also comes with some background information that will help your students understand the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset. This product comes with a complete teacher key! Thumbnail and Product Clipart Credit: by Whimsy Workshop Teaching
Author EduPal Learning
Tags Growth Mindset, Character Education, Movie Guide, Sing, Comprehension, Movie Characters With A Fixed Mindset, Sing 2016 Film Characters, Mindset Movie, Matthew Mcconaughey Growth Mindset, Animated Movie Sing 2016
Why We Eat What We Eat Lesson
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The 'Why We Eat What We Eat Lesson' is an insightful teaching resource designed to educate students on the factors that influence their eating habits. This lesson targets pupils from grade 6, all the way through to grade 12 and provides a well-rounded understanding in Health under P.E. & Health subjects. Teachers will find this resource particularly useful due to its comprehensive coverage of various aspects tied to our food choices. The lesson begins with a thought-provoking query, What Influences Food Choices?, intriguing the students’ curiosity about personal food selection habits. Highlights 25 slides, each packed with informative content Tackling emotions associated with different foods in 'How Would You Feel?' segment Intriguing personal recounts of dietary experiences in 'What's Your Food Story?'. Eating Right and Feeling Well: This significant transition helps move from understanding personal nutritional preferences towards advocating for healthier food choices; meticulously structured keeping pedagogical theory at its core thereby ensuring educative engagement amongst pupils. A format includes an engaging activity further exploring what influences eating habits accompanied by a handout aiding efficient classroom interaction. This streamlined PowerPoint presentation shared via PDF can be easily used for whole group instruction or as a tool for small group discussion facilitating deep dive explorations within health education sphere. Alternatively, it can be given out as homework assignments nudging learners towards introspection into why they eat what they eat extending learning beyond classroom boundaries too! In conclusion,the 'Why We Eat What We Eat Lesson' is not just another teaching tool but rather an edifying journey waiting to unravel myriad influences shaping dietary inclinations amongst modern day young learners reinforcing healthier nutritional choices.
Author All About Food and Life Skills
Tags Food Choices, Nutrition, Influences, Habits, Health Education
Health Education: Smoking
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This lesson plan will explore the key to making connections for a healthy lifestyle. Identifying behaviors (smoking) that can be detrimental to health, and explaining how people can be encouraged to adopt healthier alternatives.
Author Chuck's Cornucopia
Tags Smoking, Health, Wellness, Cigarettes , Addiction
Vaping and Peer Pressure SEL Lesson
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this lesson, students will first listen to an NPR podcast of vaping and the teenage brain (link in slides included). They will also read and analyze a story that has to do with a fictional character who ends up vaping and interacts with a number of different people. Students will need to assign responsibility and blame in terms of what happened to Susan. Students will also need to explain why they ranked the way they did for each of the characters in the story. Nobody can have 0% nor 100% in the ranking students decide. There is a ranking order sheet on the second page of the story that can be used for this purpose. This is a higher-order activity where students will be analyzing different peer pressure situations to assign responsibility to different people and there is no right or wrong answer. There is also a 5 slide PowerPoint presentation to guide the lesson from start to finish as well as a lesson outline. The lesson can be taught within a 30-45 period class based on the amount of discussion you encourage. At the end of the lesson students will have a chance to share their ranking and state their reasoning.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Vaping, Health, Drugs And Alcohol, SEL, Peer Pressure, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Special Education, Peer Pressure Lesson
3rd grade Coronavirus / Covid-19 Facts
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 3, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The 3rd Grade Coronavirus / COVID-19 Facts resource explains the coronavirus pandemic to students in an age-appropriate way. First, it defines COVID-19 and how it began. Then, it describes how the virus spreads from person to person. The resource also covers preventative health measures students can take to stop the spread and stay safe, like washing hands and social distancing. Teachers can use this timely informational text to build students' background knowledge in a developmentally sensitive way. It can be implemented as a whole class lesson, small reading group, or independent reading assignment with the included discussion questions and answers.
Author K-5 Treasures
Tags Coronavirus, Covid-19 Facts, Pandemic, Spread Of Virus