Students discover ways to stay healthy by utilizing Internet education software.  In this computer technology lesson plan, students investigate Internet programs that simulate a field trip by showing images and video.  Students...

There are many, many reasons why people do not maintain an energy balance. Talk to your young learners about balance, what gets in the way of eating healthy, and things that get in the way of doing physical activity. Some obstacles may...

Football, basketball, softball. What do these sports have in common? Athletes. Young scholars learn about and discuss the food pyramind, especially grains, with the thought that they will be planning a pre-competition meal and snack for...

Originally designed for a physical education classroom, this lesson plan asks learners to argue for their school to keep their PE class during budget cuts. Whether your school is facing this challenge or not, it does pose a great...

Students investigate healthy snack foods. In this healthy snack foods lesson plan, students discover what good snacks consist off and how healthy snacking can improve health. They design the perfect snack machine using the associated...

Middle schoolers, working in groups, role play skits highlighting healthy eating habits and physical activities.

Students explore the benefits of staying active by going on a hike.  For this physical education lesson, students discuss the concept of a hike, where a good place to hike is and what types of foods are necessary to stay nourished....

Third graders examine healthy eating habits by identifying the food pyramid.  In this personal health lesson, 3rd graders discuss their own eating habits and how there should be a variety of foods in all diets.  Students...

Young scholars make healthy decisions about managing food choices for more nutritious and healthy consumption through this series of lessons.

Students investigate the five food groups. For this nutrition lesson, students track their food over the weekend, and see if they are eating healthy. Then students get an opportunity to track their eating again to see if it improves.

Students discuss peer pressure pertaining to healthy eating decisions.  In this personal health lesson, students identify reasons why they make poor eating decisions and how to ignore food temptations.  Students complete the...

Students investigate healthy eating habits by researching livestock. In this food sustainability lesson plan, students research the negative impact factory farming has on our environment due to pollution. Students define agricultural...

Elementary schoolers explore the concepts associated with comparison shopping, and the concept of need versus want. They also look closely at the power of advertising and become more aware of the messages that ads present. After taking...

Assist your secondary special education class for understanding risky behavior, hygiene, and STDs. The class discusses how germs spread, how people get sick, and what needs to be done to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. They...

Students explore new sports and activities which lead them to a healthy lifestyle.

Third graders analyze the nutrients, calories, and food groups using the USDA CNPP website Interactive Healthy Eating Index. They write a summary of their personal findings related to their eating habits - including some ways to improve...