Health Lesson Plans

From Health Conscious? to Is There a Doctor in the House?, find teacher approved health lesson plans that inspire student learning.

Health Conscious?

37 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students reflect on and discuss their attitudes toward health and illness. They help to educate each other by researching illnesses in small groups, creating a handbook and writing response papers.

Health & Globalization

12 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students read about the effects of globalization on world health and particularly consider the consequences for developing countries. They participate in a role-play activity that explores issues about providing cheap medications to poorer countries.

[PDF] Water Microbes and Human Health

5 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students research the possible sources and human health effects of microbes found in recreational and drinking water. They explore the range of negative outcomes of contact with contaminated recreational and drinking water by creating their own crossword puzzle.

[PDF] Environmental Health Ethics

41 Views: 11th - Higher Ed Grade; 5.0/5.

Students use inductive reasoning to study different scenarios related to environmental issues. They evaluate various scenarios to develop common definitions and key concepts in environmental health ethics.

Dr. Fix-It Subjects: Health, Government

11 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students research the issue of health care. They develop solutions to the problems of under or uninsured members. They examine the role of the government in this problem as well.

Then and Now: Public Health from 1900 to Today

7 Views: 7th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students examine the public health issues and diseases doctors faced during the 1900's. They identify the diseases that were present in the 1900's and list the different cures that were discovered during the last 100 years

[PDF] Health, Health, Hurrah!

40 Views: 2nd - 3rd Grade; 5.0/5.

Students explain that eating a variety of healthful foods helps people stay healthy. They cut out pictures of food from the magazines and then sort them into each of the groups on the food pyramid. In addition, they make a menu for a day that includes three balanced meals.

Chew On This!

13 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students develop pamphlets for a dental health mentoring program that educates younger students about caring for their teeth. They recall experiences at visits to dentists and consider why some students may have poor dental health.

Global Health Issues

2 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students examine global health issues and the philanthropic efforts of Bill Gates. Working in groups, they research selected diseases focusing on symptoms, transmission, and prevention. They conclude by writing grant proposals to help eliminate worldwide diseases.

Is There a Doctor in the House?

11 Views: 6th - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students research the answers to their own health-related questions, and evaluate the various sources from which this information comes after read "Teenagers Find Health Answers With a Click."