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Health Lesson Plans
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Young scholars, while diving into a diverse pool of activities, examine in what ways will the choices you make today determine your future health and well-being. The examining of materials begin with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Young scholars explore the health crisis presented by AIDS. For this AIDS lesson, students find out how nations around the world are dealing with AIDS and the stigma attached to it. Young scholars plan an implement a service project related to AIDS.
Fifth graders explore human health by conducting an in-class experiment. For this hygiene lesson, 5th graders listen as the teacher describes appropriate methods to take after being exposed to germs. Students conduct a scrubbing activity using soap, water and a tub before answering study questions regarding cleaning.
Ninth graders explore how the environment affects health. In this infectious disease lesson, 9th graders investigate what environmental situations cause infections diseases. Students study the symptoms, treatments, prevention, and diagnosis of infectious diseases. Students compare and contrast diseases using graphs, charts and tables.
Students recognize that living things need food and water. In this health and growth lesson, students identify foods that are better for health and growth. Students sing a song and complete a worksheet. Students understand that they need to exercise to stay healthy.
Young scholars discuss why mental health is important. In this health science lesson, students decide whether a given scenario shows a positive or negative state of mind. They write their reflection in the Health Journals.
Students explore self-expression through poetry. In this personal health lessons students read and discuss poetry regarding teen topics of interest. Students write poems, that express empathy.
Learners evaluate websites regarding sexual health information. In this media awareness instructional activity, students discuss facts and myths regarding sex as they determine how to find reputable online and print resources.
High schoolers identify and discuss three important elements of health: physical, social, and mental health. They go into detail about each and spend a lot of time discussing the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a fat-filled, junk-food diet. Very important information is passed along in this instructional activity.
Students identify and research the aspects of a healthy lifestyle and create a Health Fair with the information. In this healthy living lesson, students research a topic about healthy living. Students then create a health fair using their research. Students write a reflective paper for the lesson.
