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Teen Pregnancy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars consider the implications of teen pregnancy. In this personal health instructional activity, students discuss how mothers prepare for pregnancy physically and financially. Young scholars compare their daily routines to...
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Big Decisions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers consider the power of peer pressure. In this making decisions lesson, students watch "Big Decisions," and discuss the impact peers may have on one's health, choice, and risk-taking. Middle schoolers role play scenarios...
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Becoming an Adult

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make plans for growing up. In this personal health lesson plan, students participate in a strategic planning session to prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. 
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Fitness

For Students 4th - 8th
In this fitness worksheet, students explain why it is important to be healthy, clean, and fit. In addition, they keep a record of their daily meals and snacks for a week and describe what meals are best for them and why. Finally,...
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Why We Need Sleep

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders track how much sleep they get and list reasons sleep is important. In this health and math lesson, 5th graders keep up with their sleep times for a week and make notes about how they feel each day prior to the lesson. The...
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Food Allergies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine food allergies as a children's health problem. In this food allergies lesson set, students participate in a discussion about common food allergies. They research how the immune system misfires in allergies, and...
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Obesity: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
What is obesity and what are some steps that can help? Investigate obesity by having your class read and discuss articles about obesity. Students gain knowledge about body mass index, the food pyramid, being overweight and dieting. They...
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The Abc's of Healthy Eating

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine healthy eating as it relates to physical and mental health. In this the abc's of healthy eating lesson, students discuss the effects of unhealthy eating habits. Students examine the My Pyramid Food Guidance System...
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Just (Don't) Do It

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create age-appropriate, informational brochures examining health topics relating to sex, after learning about federally funded abstinence-only sex education.
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Rat-ional Pet Concerns

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore a recent salmonella outbreak in young students linked to pet rodents. They create pamphlets to help assist and inform pet owners about the disease and necessary health precautions.
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ToxMystery Lesson Plan 2 : Case Book: Catch That Hazard!!!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars explore toxic hazards. In this personal health lesson, students discover appropriate uses for household chemicals as they identify potentially harmful products in their homes.
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Understanding MyPlate

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders recognize how using the food pyramid can add to their good health practices.  In this food pyramid lesson, 6th graders build a 3-D food pyramid illustrating the desired amount of each food group.
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Fit for Our Future

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students understand the importance of physical fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle.  In this health lesson students create a display and presentation about what they learned. 
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911 Emergency

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students role play 911 emergency phone calls. In this health lesson plan, students first discuss the difference between emergencies and non-emergencies, and then role play given scenarios about what to say in an emergency situation to a...
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Germs: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate personal health issues by discussing germs.  For this contagious disease lesson plan, students identify ways germs infect our bodies and how we can best protect ourselves.  Young scholars discuss food...
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Energy Balance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read various health articles. In this being active health lesson, students discover why it is important to be active and eat healthy foods. Students read articles about sleep, the food pyramid and energy.
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Conflict Resolution: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze concepts related to health promotion and conflict resolution. In this character education lesson plan, students answer discussion questions about resolving conflicts. Students complete a conflict resolution activity...
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Food For Thought

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine their school population about their health and exercise patterns. They brainstorm a list of factors that influence people to eat the way they do.
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Nutrition: It's In Your Hands

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use this lesson plan to focus on their health, nutrition and the state of the environment. In groups, they examine the various types of land, water and air pollutants and compare and contrast a food chain with and without...
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The Dangers of Crack and Cocaine

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this health related worksheet, students discuss and analyze why people shouldn't use crack or cocaine and then complete a word search containing forty five words associated with the dangers of crack and cocaine.
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What Causes Tooth Decay

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students investigate oral hygiene.  In this personal health lesson plan, students discover the parts of a tooth and how to best protect them from disease.  Students examine the effects of acids on tooth enamel and calcium.
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How Can You Stay Fit?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students identify ways that cardiovascular fitness is achieved and maintained. In this cardiovascular health lesson, students discuss what aerobic exercise is and list various activities which address cardiovascular fitness. Students run...
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Food Safety

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students recognize that safe food preparation is important to good health.  In this food safety instructional activity, students participate in an activity students separate, clean, chill, and cook food safely. Students use Glo Germ...
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Recovering From Bad Eating

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at eating disorders. In this personal health lesson, students research common eating disorders, investigate treatments for the disorders, and make presentations that highlight their findings. 

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