Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Newton's Apple: Body Fat

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through these lesson plans, investigate the different types of fat found in food and found in the human body. Discuss the functions and problems associated with dietary fat and make wise food choices based on what you learn about fat,...
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Don't Let Asthma Keep You Out of the Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about athletes who didn't let their asthma get in the way of going to the Olympics and about the types of sports best for asthma patients. This website includes links to information on "Famous people who have asthma," as well as...
Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
NIDDK provides tips for becoming physically active and in-shape, the notes at this website are appropriate for students of all ages. Information is organized into several brief sections including: "Health Benefits of Physical Exercise,"...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kids in Motion: Weather Fitness Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
In this lesson plan, learners "rediscover" weather as they use movement to act it out. Using their whole body to bend, stretch and exercise, students follow along as the teacher calls out and moves different types of weather.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Kids and Exercise

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Information about kids and exercise. Includes an age-appropriate guide to the type and the amount of daily exercise children should be getting.