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Defending Against Microbes
In the preceding instructional activity from the unit, beginning biologists discovered that microorganisms are everywhere, so the question follows, why are we not sick all of the time? Class members read and discuss an article in small...
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Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health
Middle schoolers research about different genetic disorders. In this biology lesson, students create a poster highlighting facts about the disorder. They present their findings in class.
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How Healthy are You?
Young scholars determine how healthy they are. They examine health risk behaviors of adolescents and their consequences. They complete a risk factor survey and discuss why they might take risks.
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Bigger Than Life, But Not Necessarily Better
Pupils evaluate images of health in American society, then students examine where one develops his or her views about health.
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Nick News Lesson Plan
Students examine the connection between good health and physical activities. They watch a video, discuss physical fitness, and develop a plan for lifelong health.
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Feeling Sleepy
Learners read the article "Feeling Sleepy?" students compare the article to a sleep survey they do in their class, describe problems that can arise from not getting enough sleep and identify strategies for getting adequate sleep.
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Exploring the Surf
In this media literacy worksheet, students explore 4 websites in web search for a health-related issue. They respond to 7 questions regarding each of the sites. Students review their answers and write 1 paragraph pertaining to their...
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Food Labels in the Classroom
Pupils read all information given on packaging; write down complete ingredients and grams of protein, carbohydrates and fat per serving. They compare the information with current health references and write a business letter to a food...
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Another Trip to the Nurse's Office
Pupils consider the role of the nurse at their school. Using Internet resources and archived articles, they gather information regarding relevant health topics. Students use their information to create pamphlets on health topics...
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Test Your Vocabulary Skills
In this vocabulary instructional activity, students read a list of fifteen illnesses and decide which of these illnesses is life-threatening. Four of the fifteen sicknesses are life-threatening.
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Eat Right, Stay Fit
Students examine what a healthful diet is, and examine their own eating habits to see if they are getting the right foods to stay healthy. In this eating right instructional activity students keep track of what they eat for several...
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Science
Students read labels of candy bars. In this ingredients lesson plan, students examine a variety of candy bar labels to determine the contents. Students research to find additional information on each candy bar, then write an...
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Healthy Eating
Pupils examine healthy diet. In this health lesson, students use Online resources and provided web links to research the effects of diet on the body.
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Alkaline-Earth Metals
Students study the importance of alkaline earth metals. In this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health.
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Bird Watching
Students explore the implications of the avian flu. In this personal health instructional activity, students listen to a lecture about the avian flu, its history, and how it spreads.
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Nutrition and Fitness
Sixth graders investigate the food guide pyramid. They conduct Internet research, and plan a three day nutritional menu appropriate for teenagers. Students include three meals per day and a snack for each day on their menu, and...
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Student Worksheet Dietary Record
For this health worksheet students write down the number of calories consumed and the types of foods in an attempt to control health.
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Your Genes: Your Future
Students examine different healthy behaviors and choose one of their own that they would like to change or improve. In this healthy lesson students write a letter to themselves that they are going to make a change and why it is...
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Now That I've Been Analyzed, What's Next?
Students examine their personal health. In this health lesson, students complete a scavenger hunt based on their BioImpedance (BIA) readings and then write a personal analysis.
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Fit or Fat?
Middle schoolers learn about health by creating healthy snacks, healthy menus, and recording their fat intake with certain foods. In this health lesson plan, students also focus on how exercise can help them stay healthy and loose...
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A Healthy Old Age?
Students explore the role of the National Health Service (NHS) in Britain. In this current events lesson plan, students visit websites and listen to lectures to learn about Britain's free health care. Students investigate...
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Public Service Announcements
Pupils complete a health project creating a Public Service Announcement, and present them on videotape.
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Throwing It All Away?
Students read a New York Times article as part of their investigation as to what happens when an item is thrown away or recycled. They analyze the relationship between a product's ingredients and its effect on the Earth and healthful...
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