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Happy Halloween!

For Students 4th - 8th
The treat part of trick or treat doesn't have to be unhealthy! Learners read four scenarios about traditional Halloween treats and decide which they would choose based on the phe (phenylalanine) values of each.
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Thanksgiving Activity

For Students 5th - 8th
Thanksgiving food doesn't have to be unhealthy! Learners read five situations about specific foods, ingredient substitutions, and ways to maintain healthy blood levels with a handy holiday activity. 
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Leaping!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students properly leap and measure their distance. In this leaping lesson, students practice leaping for accuracy and proper form. Students estimate their leaps and measure with rulers. Students determine distance covered by the entire...
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Culture and Obesity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore cultural perceptions regarding obesity. In this personal health lesson, students read case scenarios about 3 women and their health perceptions. Learners discuss the women and the stereotypes associated with the women...
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Archery Tic Tac Toe

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play archery tic-tac-toe. In this shooting skills lesson plan, students aim at targets placed in a tic-tac-toe pattern using bow and arrows. The student with the most accuracy wins.
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Gender Role Development

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars look in newspapers and magazines and discuss gender role development and stereotypes. For this gender lesson plan, students bring in their favorite objects that have no gender stereotype linked to it.
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Health Risks of Body Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the risks associated with body art. In this personal health lesson, students talk about fashion trends and then conduct research on the health risks associated with tattoos, cosmetic surgery, and body piercings. Students...
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Big Decisions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the power of peer pressure. In this making decisions instructional activity, students watch "Big Decisions," and discuss the impact peers may have on one's health, choice, and risk-taking. Students role play scenarios...
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The Salmon Stream and Vegetation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the ecosystem and food chain by researching Pacific Salmon. In this fish habitat instructional activity, students discover the life cycle for salmon, where they spawn and what they eat to survive the harsh elements....
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Prescribing Beauty

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore self image. In this personal health lesson, students watch "Prescribing Beauty," and discuss what beauty is. Students develop beauty questionnaires and complete them.
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Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review what they know about clinical depression. In this personal health lesson, students research depression and treatments for it. Students then create information posters that feature factual information about depression.
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Teen Pregnancy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the implications of teen pregnancy. In this personal health lesson, students discuss how mothers prepare for pregnancy physically and financially. Students compare their daily routines to those of young mothers and...
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Becoming an Adult

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make plans for growing up. In this personal health lesson, students participate in a strategic planning session to prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. 
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Risky Business

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider what risky choices may do to their lives. In this personal health lesson, students watch a Discovery video about personal choices and discuss the content of the video. Students then play a game that that allows them to...
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Cruel Schools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars survey the climate of their school. In this personal health lesson, students discuss bullying and violence in schools. Young scholars then complete a school climate survey, compile the results, and interpret them. Students...
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Resolving Conflicts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice conflict resolution skills. For this personal health lesson, students share incidents of verbal harassment, exclusion, gossip, and unwanted physical contact. Middle schoolers discuss how to handle the situations...
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Addiction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students warn others about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse. In this personal health lesson, students research the effects of addiction and share their findings with their classmates. Students then create posters or songs that...
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Smoke Signals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the implications of tobacco use. In this personal health lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that calls for them to characterize a smoker and then examine the harmful effects of smoking on his/her body.
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Ghost in Your Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics lesson, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Students work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the treatment required based...
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Diabetes: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate personal health by researching healthy eating on the Internet. In this childhood disease lesson, students discuss diabetes, the causes, and ways it can be prevented. Students complete worksheets based on potentially...
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Teaching Fundamental Movement

For Teachers K - 6th
Students perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. In this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.
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Breaking News English: Sex Education

For Students 5th - 10th
In this sex education worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Breaking News English: Slimming

For Students 5th - 10th
In this slimming worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Prescription for Trouble

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the risks of the over-the-counter (OTC) drug use. In this personal health instructional activity, students watch "Prescription for Trouble," and discuss illegal use of drugs. Students complete a survey about OTC and...