Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weight Control

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the importance of a healthy diet.  In this weight control activity students divide into groups and  develop a healthy lunch menu.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Healthy Happy heart Booklet

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete activity pages in a book to demonstrate their understanding of a healthy heart.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Conditional Exercise 1: If/When

For Students 4th - 6th
In this conditional if/when activity, students fill in blanks with the best conditional, if or when to show relationships between statements/events. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Advertising's Hidden Messages

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students explore the hidden messages in advertisements. In this business lesson, students discuss the role that advertisements play in our lives. Students locate advertisements that use various advertising techniques. Students create an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nutritionist for Hire

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders role play that they are nutritionists devising a healthy dietary plan that focuses on the client's needs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jingle Bell Jog

For Teachers K - 12th
Students make the connection of doing something positive for people in need by offering this student activity that reaches out to the entire surrounding community by getting sponsors for a "jog/walk-a-thon".
Activity
English Club

English Club: Health, Food and Fitness Crossword 9

For Students 9th - 10th
This EnglishClub crossword reviews vocabulary associated with health, food, and fitness.
Activity
English Club

English Club: Health, Food and Fitness Crossword 10

For Students 9th - 10th
This EnglishClub crossword reviews vocabulary associated with health, food, and fitness.
Website
US Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.
Activity
English Club

English Club: Health, Food and Fitness Crossword 8

For Students 9th - 10th
This EnglishClub crossword reviews vocabulary associated with health, food, and fitness.
Handout
Other

American Diabetes Association: Food and Fitness: What Can I Eat: Eating Out

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn to make low fat, low sugar, and low sodium food choices, even when eating out. This guide serves as a helpful tool not only for diabetics who need to control their blood glucose levels, but for anyone seeking to eat healthfully,...
Activity
English Club

English Club: Health, Food and Fitness Crossword 7

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This English Club activity provides a crossword that assesses vocabulary words associated content from health class. Students will be able to receive hints, check individual responses, and check their entire completed puzzle.
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Eating and Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive animated simulation allows students to make connections between the real world and the physical world. Uses interactive tools to explore issues such as calories, exercise, diet, fitness, and weight control.
Website
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Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
PPT
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Virtual Workshop: Food and Fitness Energy for Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A slide presentation that gives students an appreciation for what happens when living organisms use food for energy. Actual hands-on yeast lab exercise is part of the presentation.
Website
University of California

Ucla: Student Nutrition and Body Image Awareness Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about food, nutrition, fitness, and how to balance health and college activities. Topics included are weight, fitness, diet, nutrition, and body image. The resource consists of information on workshops, classes,...
Lesson Plan
Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Health House: Food, Fitness and Fun: 24/7

For Teachers K - 1st
Engage your students in what it means to live a healthy life. They'll learn how to read food labels and understand basic nutrition. They'll take part in fun active play and learn about exercise benefits. Learn why healthy habits such as...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Where Does Your Food Come From?

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about where our food comes from and the pros and cons of buying locally. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Healthy Eating: It's Up to You

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know much about healthy eating? This site offers an abundance of information about food facts, nutrients, and fitness, with diagrams, activities, tips, and a quiz to enhance your learning.
Website
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Kids Health: About Kids Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...
Interactive
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Other

Nourish Interactive: Nutrition Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Games for children teach nutrition concepts, while tools for parents and teachers help promote eating healthy, exercising daily, and setting nutrition and fitness goals. Access to entire collection of resources requires free registration.
Interactive
Other

Nourish Interactive: Nutrition Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Games for children teach nutrition concepts, while tools for parents and teachers help promote eating healthy, exercising daily, and setting nutrition and fitness goals. Access to entire collection of resources requires free registration.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Junk Food Battles

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of eating nutritious foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Junk Food Ad Attack!

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about companies marketing junk food to children. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.