Learners explore the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diets. In this science lesson plan, students discuss various types of fruits and vegetables. Learners play the good health=good diet game. Students discuss types of fruits...

Fourth graders investigate how germs spread among people. In this health lesson, 4th graders discover the causes of infection and proper hygiene methods.

Third graders explore nutritional variety. In this nutritional variety lesson, 3rd graders explore the many options for a healthy and well balanced diet. Students explore the food pyramid with nutritional guidelines from other countries.

Students make a pledge to make three positive choices for 30 days and track their progress. For this positive choices lesson plan, students discuss ways in which they can be healthier, protect the environment, be respectful, and more....

Students complete activities to develop empathy. In this empathy lesson, students complete discussion activities and all the related worksheets in order to build their understanding of the concepts to empathy. Students identify a public...

Students identify qualities of a friend and discover an acronym to help with problem solving.  In this friendship lesson plan, students use notecards to identify qualities of a friend and write a definition.   Students...

Fourth graders explore human health by identifying calories in food items. In this healthy eating habits instructional activity, 4th graders view the USDA food pyramid on the Internet and identify the choices they should be making each...

Fourth graders discover a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson, 4th graders compare their typical diet with the recommendations of MyPyramid for Kids.

Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. For this adult health lesson, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.

Young scholars explore human health by completing food choice worksheets. In this world hunger lesson, students discuss the importance of eating three daily meals and how to feed the underprivileged through charities and soup kitchens....

Students practice describing their symptoms to a health care worker. They follow certain statements and practice answering them as well. They practice dialogues they might find in an emergency room.

Students explore cardiovascular fitness and create and follow a fitness program. They document the benefits of participating in a fitness program.

Students discuss the importance of having a healthy breakfast to begin their day. Students develop a cause and effect relationship between breakfast and their overall well being. They work cooperatively to plan balanced breakfast menus.

Students discover why breakfast is important. In this nutrition lesson, students read a "Power Up With Breakfast" worksheet and discuss the importance of breakfast. Students draw pictures of fruit they would want in their breakfast shake.

Students develop an understanding and appreciation of water purification techniques and their implications for health maintenance.

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of cooking a new recipe. The book "Cook-a-Doodle-Doo" is used to create the context for the lesson. They use the ingredients and recipe in the lesson and work in groups in...

Fifth graders discuss what is meant by body image. In groups, they view a variety of magazine advertisements and identify how it encourages them to buy a specific product. To end the lesson plan, they group the people in the ads as...

Students investigate how germs spread. In this health lesson, students put lotion on their hands and sprinkle glitter onto them. Students simulate the spread of germs by observing how the glitter spreads around the room.

Students identify the harmful and beneficial effects of bacteria. In this biology instructional activity, students test the effectiveness of antibacterial cleaners. They create a presentation based on researched information and...

Students share what type of fruit and vegetables they like. In this adult health lesson, students explain the benefits of eating healthy foods. They discuss recipe ideas that can be done at home.

Learners explore ways that children can help during mealtime preparation. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of letting children help. They view a cooking demo and implement what they learned at home.

Pupils explore the consumer health aspects of nutrition using food package labels.

Students explore the effects of tooth loss to their bodies.  In this oral health lesson students complete several activities that help them determine how tooth loss effects nutrition, facial structure and jaw bones. 

Young scholars examine the safety concerns of driving while sleepy.  In this driving safety lesson students come up with techniques that can help drivers stay alert on the road.