Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Truth About Breastfeeding

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. For this adult health lesson, students demonstrate the proper way to breastfeed an infant. They describe concerns about nipple confusion in the hospital and how to deal with it.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

What You Need to Know about Marijuana Use and Pregnancy

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Some people believe that using marijuana during pregnancy is safer than smoking tobacco, but studies show several negative impacts on babies whose mothers used marijuana while they were pregnant. Use a fact sheet to educate learners...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Healthy Habits Begin at Birth: Breastfeed Me!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explain the benefits of breastfeeding. In this adult health instructional activity, students demonstrate the correct position when breastfeeding using dolls. They recognize signs that a baby is getting enough milk.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Planning to Parent, Day 1: Infant Health

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do infants need? What are parental responsibilities? Why breastfeed? What are the pros and cons? When do infants sit-up, roll over, crawl, talk, get teeth, eat solid foods, and sleep through the night? So many questions, and this is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Healthy Teeth

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss how unhealthy teeth and gums affect health. In this adult health lesson, students identify foods that are harmful to teeth. They share ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and disease free.
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Other

March of Dimes: Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn about how maternal alcohol use and abuse can harm a developing baby and cause problems even after birth. This article answers questions such as, "What are the hazards of drinking alcohol during pregnancy?" and...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Old Wives' Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Will wearing shoes help a baby walk sooner? Does caffeine stunt a child's growth? Does chocolate cause acne? Find old wives' tales about pregnancy, infants, food, coffee, and illness, and answers to the above questions.