Health | 3rd Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity

For 3rd Grade Health there are seven standards that need to be taught.

Unit 1 Personal Health

Unit 2 Growth and Development

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 3rd Grade Health Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity, students will explore and learn to identify daily healthy habits.

Included in this 3rd Grade Health Unit are the following:

• Students will learn about the 6 basic nutrients and their functions.

• Students will learn about the types of food that are healthy for their needs.

• They will draw a healthy dinner from the food groups.

• Students will discuss what it means to be physically active and write physical activities of their choice.

• Students will identify physical activities while on vacation.

• Lastly, there is an assessment to check for understanding.

This unit meets Common Core Standards. It is 11 pages of fun engaging activities!

At the end of the unit, there is an assessment to check for understanding.

There are seven units that cover all the health requirements for 3rd grade. Here are the links to other health units:

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 1: Personal Health

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 2: Growth and Development

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 4: Substance Use and Abuse

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 5: Injury Prevention and Safety

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 6: Prevention Control of Disease

Health | 3rd Grade Unit 7: Environmental Consumer Health