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Crunching the Numbers on Dating Violence

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read about potential violent relationships and beliefs about dating.  In this relationship lesson students use graphs to examine data about healthy realtionshipsand draw conclusions on their results.
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From Depression to Death

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify the different types of depression. In this series of health instructional activity, 10th graders discuss the most common reasons why teens think about suicide. They create a story board about scenarios present and...
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Rethink Your Drink

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students identify the contents of popular drinks.  For this health lesson students learn how to read labels and devise ways that they can drink more water.
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5 A Day The Color Way

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore the ways they can incorporate fruits and vegetables into their diets.  In this health lesson plan students and parents list health benefits of more fruits and vegetables in their diets and complete a handout.
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Hold Me, Love Me, Feed Me!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the signs associated with a childs readiness to start solid foods.  In this infant development lesson students understand the signs of hunger in infants.
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Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students will discuss the benefits of eating healthy. In this healthy diet lesson, students will discuss the importance of eating fresh fruit and vegetables when pregnant or breastfeeding and how to identify healthy fruits and...
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Prescription Pain Medications

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study different pain medications and their side effects.  In this drug usage lesson students read articles and complete a worksheet. 
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The Science of Addition

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the science of drug addition. In this health related activity, students take a pre-assessment about drug addiction, then read and discuss an article about how some drugs affect the brain to cause addition. They will...
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Methamphetamine: A Threatening Scourge on Teens, Families, and Communities

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine how methamphetamine alters the brain and the facts about it.  In this brain chemical addiction  lesson students read articles on methamphetamine and take a quiz. 
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Setting Assertive Goals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study assertiveness and how they can grow personally in this area.  In this social skills lesson students set goals and complete an assertiveness worksheet.
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Career Visualization

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the different career choices available.  For this career choice lesson students complete several activities including a visualization lab.
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Understanding "Me", the Product

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine ways to market themselves.  In this career skills instructional activity students analyze different advertisements, complete a worksheet and answer questions. 
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Real Questions, Real Answers About Drugs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm about questions they have about drugs. In this health science instructional activity, students research about frequently asked questions on drugs and addiction. They explain why it is important to get accurate...
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Scholastic

Drug Abuse and Impairment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the consequences of abusing drugs. For this drug awareness lesson, students complete a worksheet to find out how much they know about the danger of drugs. They suggest ways to avoid this situation.
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Scholastic

Health Literacy and Drug Abuse

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm about the different health issues facing teens today. In this health science lesson, students discuss the danger associated with drug abuse. They recommend ways to stay healthy.
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Scholastic

Stress and Drug Abuse

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars identify the different causes of stress. In this health science lesson plan, students find the connection between stress and drug abuse. They discuss about the different kinds of stress they experience everyday.
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Drug Abuse in Social Settings: A Serious Task for Teens

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss why drug abuse risk is higher in social settings. In this health science instructional activity, students interpret real life statistics on teen drug use. They describe refusal and prevention strategies.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Teens in Danger

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the most abused prescription drugs. In this drug awareness lesson, students discuss the harmful effects of taking drugs prescribed to someone else. They take a quiz before and after the lesson to check how much they...
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Straight Talk on Prescription Drugs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discover how doctors custom fit prescription drugs to patients. For this health science instructional activity, students explain the risks associated with drug abuse. They discuss common myths about prescription drugs.
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The Abc's of Healthy Eating

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine healthy eating as it relates to physical and mental health. In this the abc's of healthy eating lesson, students discuss the effects of unhealthy eating habits. Young scholars examine the My Pyramid Food...
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Have It Your Way Fast Food

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore how to cut back on fat in fast food meals. In this health lesson, students discuss healthier food choices they can make when eating at fast food restaurants. Young scholars complete a fast food contract.
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Meal Planning

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the nutrients found in foods and the food pyramid.  In this investigative lesson students will plan a seven day menu built around the food pyramid. 
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Food Labels

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study nutrition and the facts about food labels.  In this investigative lesson students examine food labels and the health facts and serving sizes.
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Headaches

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a commercial for a headache remedy. In this health and advertising lesson, students review a video describing several types of headaches and treatments for each. They will create a commercial addressing one of the...