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Holidays: Stress on the Body

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read an article on stress and holiday weight gain. In this biology activity, students research about the body's response to excess sugar in the diet. They create a pamphlet, billboard, newscast or journal article containing...
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What is Health?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the three aspects of health and wellness. In this health science lesson, 8th graders analyze how certain events in their life affect their health. They share their insights to class.
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Vitamin Planet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explain the function of vitamins in their body. In this health lesson plan, students identify the six types of vitamins. They create a chart comparing two of them.
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The Male Reproductive System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students name the different parts of the male reproductive system. In this health science lesson, students research health issues affecting the male reproductive system. They create a presentation and share it to class.
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Radiation In Our World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different sources of radiation around us. In this physics lesson, students calculate their estimated radiation exposure per year. They research a current issue about radiation.
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Puberty

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe the changes their body undergoes during puberty. In this health science lesson, 8th graders explain how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play a major role in the process. They identify the different parts of...
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Wellness Inventory

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders evaluate their own health status. For this health science lesson, 8th graders complete a worksheet of wellness inventory. They design an improvement plan for themselves.
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Funky Food Farm

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research about ways to keep food from spoiling. In this health science activity, students design an experiment to keep the ice cubes from melting. They present their designs and results in class.
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Sun Smarts

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the harmful effects of UV radiation. In this health science lesson, students examine the . They suggest ways to protect themselves against UV.
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Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe the properties of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. In this health science lesson plan, students identify food sources where these nutrients can be found. They explain how they affect our body.
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The Female Reproductive System

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners identify the different parts of the female reproductive system. For this health science lesson, students explain the functions of each part. They research Female Reproductive Health Issue and share their findings in class.
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Food Safe Consumer

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explain how to prepare and keep food safely. In this health science lesson, students research common mistakes and tips for maintaining a clean kitchen. They identify main causes of foodborne diseases.
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Revised “Understanding Nutrition” Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science lesson, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.
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Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars explain the relationship among nutrition, infection and diseases. In this health science instructional activity, students suggest ways to break the nutrition-infection cycle. They brainstorm solutions to prevent infectious...
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Frenzied Food: Fantastic Fuel?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners infer the causes of obesity. In this health science instructional activity, students brainstorm ways improve to their diet. They write personalized journals with goals on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
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How Smoking Affects Our Repiratory System

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the dangers of smoking. In this life science lesson, 7th graders survey their schoolmates about the factors that would influence them to smoke. They present their findings in class by creating a presentation.
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Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice mathematical problem solving skills. In this problem solving lesson, 3rd graders develop mathematical problem solving skills using real-world examples.
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Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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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Lung Disease

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students simulate breathing for a smoker and someone with a chronic lung disease. In this health science instructional activity, students examine the short and long term effects of smoking. They write a persuasive argument against it.
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Health and Hygiene

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine hygiene and health practices today. In this health science lesson plan, students research  medieval treatments to ailments common today. They evaluate how effective herbal remedies are in treating diseases.
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Have an Active Day! Exercise and Health Activity

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this health and exercise worksheet, students put a star next to activities on a list that they already do, then put a check next to those activities they would like to try.
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Going to the Doctor

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss reasons for going to the doctor. In this doctor's visit lesson, 5th graders read a chapter from the text and complete a checkup word search to match definitions and terms. Students answer questions at the end of the...
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Health

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students increase their awareness of issues that are related to accommodating students with health impairments.  In this health lesson plan students participate in a class discussion and answer questions. 
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World Issues The Millennium Development Goals and Quality of Life

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore quality of life issues in the developing world through the lens of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders study the factors necessary to and affecting...