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Cereals

For Teachers K - 6th
Students watch television commercials, then analyze the nutritional value of the cereals. In this health and nutrition lesson, the teacher shows students several cereal commercials, then the students describe the cereals. Students read...
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No Form of Tobacco is Safe

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students create an advertisement to convince children to stay away from tobacco products. In this smoking prevention lesson, students discuss the health effects of tobacco use and evaluate current tobacco ads. Students work in small...
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Understanding Germs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate germs. For this health lesson, students use "glow lotion" on their hands and look at them under a black light. Students observe the cleanliness of their hands under the black light.
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Uncover the Truth about Food Labels

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students understand the information on food labels. In this food label lesson, students dissect food labels for health information. Students learn to calculate calories. Students complete an interactive quiz.
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Changing Bodies

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders listen to a poem about how a teen feels not understanding what is happening inside his body. In this health lesson, 7th graders label the endocrine glands and put sex characteristic cards in the order they think they...
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Cruel Schools

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students survey the climate of their school. In this personal health lesson, students discuss bullying and violence in schools. Students then complete a school climate survey, compile the results, and interpret them. Students write data...
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Fancy a Walk?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the causes and effects of vertigo. In this personal health lesson, students watch 2 Red Cross video segments that feature a walkway in Spain. Students discuss vertigo and respond to discussion questions about the video...
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Real Questions, Real Answers About Drugs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm about questions they have about drugs. In this health science lesson, students research about frequently asked questions on drugs and addiction. They explain why it is important to get accurate information.
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Rethink Your Drink

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students identify the contents of popular drinks.  In this health lesson students learn how to read labels and devise ways that they can drink more water.
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Autism – What Is It?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students create a poster about expected development versus observed behavior of a child with autism. In this health lesson, students describe the signs of ASD. They read and analyze a simulated case study.
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Myth Busters: HIV Transmission

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners discuss the facts and myths about HIV. In this health lesson plan, students explain how diseases spread from person to another. They create a presentation to share their research findings with the class.
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Entomologists on Safari: On the Hunt for Mosquitoes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research about the symptoms of West Nile Virus. In this health activity, students play the role of scientists investigating mosquito activity in a fictional community. They suggest ways to prevent West Nile virus infection by...
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What is Wrong with My Pet? - An Introduction to Zoonoses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners describe how ringworm and roundworm cause diseases in both humans and animals. For this life science lesson, students research how these diseases can be transmitted. They create an information brochure to promote public...
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Brain Buzz: Effects of Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol and Drugs on Learning

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students understand how the brain functions and how they can promote a healthy lifestyle.  In this health lesson students complete several activities including investigating how stimulates affect the brain.
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Eating the Rainbow: A Student's Guide to Healthy Foods That Grow

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the nutritional value of different foods. In this health science lesson, 3rd graders create a daily log of the foods they eat and categorize them. They plan a healthy menu for their family.
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The Case of the Classroom Cleanup

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete activities to learn about germs in their classroom and healthy habits. In this germs and health lesson, students participate in a classroom cleanup activity. Students draw germs on a poster of the classroom and identify...
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The Changing Me

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the human body. For this health lesson, 3rd graders discuss that everyone's body is growing, measure body parts using a tape measure, and color the body worksheet.
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Hiking

For Students Pre-K - 6th
For this merit badge worksheet, students indicate their knowledge of hiking. Students write about health concerns related to hiking as well as describe their personal experiences hiking.
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I Like To Take Care Of Me!

For Students Pre-K - K
In this health worksheet, students view 11 pictures of people doing activities in order to take of themselves. For example, brushing teeth or taking a bath. Students circle the activities they do to take care of themselves.
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Have It Your Way Fast Food

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore how to cut back on fat in fast food meals. In this health lesson, students discuss healthier food choices they can make when eating at fast food restaurants. Students complete a fast food contract.
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Human Sexuality Presentations

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine human health by researching the internet. In this human sexuality lesson, students utilize the web to locate a website which contains information about a certain sexual aspect. Students create a group presentation on one...
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Respiratory System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students examine the human body and make mental connections to the target function highlighted in the sheet.
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Urinalysis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, young scholars examine the human body and make mental connections to the target function highlighted in the sheet.
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Match the Nutrients in Column 1 with a Function in Column 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Although the print version does not fit on one page, the questions on this worksheet make a handy pop-quiz for your nutrition and health learners. Copy the material and paste onto another document to fix the formatting and you are ready...

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