Students discover the changes their body goes through during puberty by participating in a role-playing activity.  In this human health instructional activity, students write a description of themselves as if they were a pituitary...

In this science worksheet, students read the brochure that is concerned with the concept of food safety. The dangers and advantages are discussed.

Learners are required not to change their usual eating pattern while recording everything they eat and drink for 1 day. They evaluate the nutrient composition of their diet, as well as their dietary intake and behavior within the...

Students examine the methods of HIV transmission. In this disease control lesson, students use search engines on the Internet to research how HIV is spread. Students complete an included worksheet on HIV myths and facts.

Students investigate the method of transmission of STD's, treatments, and cures. They discuss the effect of these diseases on others' reputations and create skits to highlight these concerns.

Students assess their risk of heart disease. For this adult health lesson, students differentiate saturated and unsaturated fats. They discuss different heart healthy food ideas.

Learners in an alternative school setting for pregnant teens examine various facets of pregnancy including prenatal and postpartum testing, genetic influences, and additional risk factors. Through videos, hands-on activities, and small...

Students examine how the brain develops. In this neurology lesson students read an article citing evidence that the different areas of the brain mature at different rates. They discuss emotional versus logical aspects of decision-making....

Students research and discuss health issues related to lungs and breathing in this technology-based lesson for upper elementary classrooms. Emphasis is placed on internet research including the use of Google and the website brainpop.com.

Pupils read a story and related their experiences to it. Using the text, they discuss the potential health risks to the character if he would have made another decision. Using the internet, they analyze and interpret various amounts of...

Learners complete movements and discuss how fitness is beneficial to their health. For this fitness lesson plan, students also discuss being safe while moving and take a quiz.

Students consider what risky choices may do to their lives. In this personal health activity, students watch a Discovery video about personal choices and discuss the content of the video. Students then play a game that that allows them...

Young scholars discover how doctors custom fit prescription drugs to patients. For this health science instructional activity, students explain the risks associated with drug abuse. They discuss common myths about prescription drugs.

Fourth graders watch a video and a demonstration and then share their experiences walking and riding their bicycle. They explore how to ride and walk safely.

Students examine a case study of a woman with a family history of type 2 diabetes and create a "family health portrait" that assesses her risk of developing diabetes. They use the family health portrait to record the woman's family...

Biotech engineers discover that changes in the DNA code for cell wall formation can help create crops better suited for biofuel production. They extract DNA from wheat germ. They decode paper strips with codes and relate the activity to...

Young scholars participate in a class discussion which includes categorizing sexually transmitted diseases into various groups such as "always have symptoms/often don't have symptoms" and "curable vs. not curable" to reinforce the idea...

Young scholars identify community cultural practices that enrich or challenge health behaviors. Students evaluate television commercials for their effects on health and initiate a survey of cultural and media influences that might affect...

Students take a personal inventory about behaviors. They determine if there are risky behaviors present that could be harmful. The inventory is used to help students examine how to make healthy decisions.

Young scholars investigate drugs by identifying which ones are illegal and potentially harmful.  In this medicine lesson, students complete worksheets in which they role play situations where they have found or ingested drugs and...

Students view a video on AIDS, HIV and the ways in which HIV is spread. They discuss ways to avoid contracting HIV and participate in a simulation that shows the growth of a communicable disease.

Students examine the sun safety guide. They identify the dangers of getting too much sun and not protecting themselves. They participate in hands-on activities to finish the lesson.

Students investigate how even low concentrations of alcohol affect a person's functioning. They examine alcohol-related risks affect both the individual and the public. They create a policy for alcohol use and defend its use.

Fourth graders engage in a instructional activity which provides a better understanding of safety rules outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They submit a written report from the Safety Briefing Handout which...