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This lesson can be used in middle or high school health classes to learn the concept of resiliency, to recognize what it 'looks like', and to create a model for lesson reinforcement. Students will study the skills that help students survive adversity and Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students utilize an article to locate the main idea, explore the importance of cooperation, responsibility, and a sense of fir play in competitive activities. the physical, mental, and social health benefits of team sports are explored in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine conditions at state mental hospitals after World War II. They examine the treatment of patients and how to evaluate the credibility of sources. They write a short essay to complete the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students brainstorm stressful feelings and situations. They create posters in cooperative groups about different situations in which stress occurs. They discuss the posters and determine positive/healthy ways to cope with stressful situations. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study exercises used to measure their physical fitness level as well as examples of lifetime sports and physical activities that are suitable for their fitness level. They design their own physical fitness plan in order to achieve maximum benefits in the five health related areas of fitness using the internet as a research tool. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students research the effects and risks that diet may have on the body such as anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and mental health. Students also investigate how knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors contribute to healthful relationships with ones self and others. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students discuss what are the characteristics of a personal with good health. They read an article about influences on health and discuss and perform a self assessment to gauge their personal health. They then go to the gym and perform and discuss physical activities related to social health, fitness, and stress reduction. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students demonstrate proficiency in four locomotor skills: Walking, running, sliding, and skipping. They record their progress in these skills, and identify and discuss the benefits of using locomotor skills for their general health. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine how to make positive health decisions. They determine the factors that lead to healthy growth and development such as proper nutrition, physical fitness, and no drug or alcohol abuse. In small groups, they examine case scenarios to determine where the participants would be on a health continuum and what they decisions should be made to increase their healthy living. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students investigate the philosophy of health as outlined in the FLASH curriculum. They practice how to appreciate and respect themselves in respect to sexuality and overall wellness. There is also a section of the lesson that focuses on the acts of exploitation that can be done to teens. Full Review »

