This lesson plan uses discussion and activity to help students explore how advertising and the media affect self-image. Students will learn how to recognize how advertising exploits young people.

Students analyze how the environment and family history impacts personal health. For this personal health lesson, students discuss cancer and survey the school community about the disease. Students create a bulletin board about...

High schoolers identify and discuss three important elements of health: physical, social, and mental health. They go into detail about each and spend a lot of time discussing the dangers of smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a...

Students identify ways to prevent bullying. In this character education lesson, students discuss the difference between tattling and telling and perform a puppet show to illustrate these differences.

Students examine the dangers that may exist in their home. In this safety rules lesson, students complete a graphic organizer for the activities they like to do at home. Students draw a picture engaged in the activities and discuss their...

Students explore the human body by participating in a physical education activity. In this bean bag lesson, students identify the hand eye coordination skills necessary to throw and catch a bean bag with a partner. Students throw,...

Students discuss how unhealthy teeth and gums affect health. In this adult health instructional activity, students identify foods that are harmful to teeth. They share ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and disease free.

Students compare the different types of milk. In this adult health lesson plan, students examine the label and determine which is the healthiest. They discuss ways to switch from high fat to lower fat milk.

Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. For this adult health lesson, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.

Students share what fruits and vegetables they bought with their WIC checks. In this adult health lesson plan, students discuss different ways to prepare fruits and vegetables. They view a cooking demo and try it at home.

Students explain the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. In this adult health lesson plan, students examine ways to serve more of these to their family. They apply what they have learned to real life scenarios.

Students identify common symptoms of diabetes. In this adult health lesson, students discuss common myths about it and evaluate whether they are true or not. They suggest ways to reduce their risk from this disease.

Students examine their family's eating habits. In this adult health lesson, students discuss changes they plan to make in their family. They observe how hopscotch is played and try to do this at home.

Students examine the calorie content of fast food items. In this adult health instructional activity, students discuss obesity problems in US. They apply the tips for healthy fast food dining in selecting a meal.

Students name 3 health benefits of eating beans. In this adult health lesson plan, students identify various beans they can get with their WIC vouchers. They discuss ways to adapt a certain recipe to their family's needs.

Students share what type of fruit and vegetables they like. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating healthy foods. They discuss recipe ideas that can be done at home.

Students engage in a lesson plan which gives them a better understanding of how the water system of a plant works. They make leaves that demonstrate how the water moves through them. Students use coffee filters, water and food coloring...

Students read an article on parents unawareness of Ecstasy use. In this current events lesson, students infer issues related to teen drug use and parent prevention and engage in a class discussion. Students give a quiz related to Ecstasy...

Students complete a communication to improve their communication and listening skills. In this communication instructional activity, students sit in chairs back to back. One student describes a picture and the other study tries to draw...

By working in pairs your students can discuss choosing to take the birth control pill. After reading a pamphlet they test their knowledge through the use of a quiz using very delicate material. Quiz material and readings are provided....

Here's something unusual and thoughtful: have your scholars do some pensive reflection themselves before tackling how such meditative techniques are used in prison rehabilitation programs. They watch the...

Explore and brainstorm innovations for cars with a STEM lesson that asks scholars to weigh different options when considering when buying a car. They research the fuel efficiency and carbon emissions for various options, and then...

Choosing your first credit card can often be an intimidating and confusing experience for young adults. Give your pupils the foundational knowledge they need for tackling this process head-on, including learning to...

Who wouldn't want $20,000 to spend? But, the question becomes, what do you spend it on? Learners discuss loans, interest, and making adult-like financial decisions. They role-play a scenario that depicts the choices of a girl who took...