Students practice their hand and eye coordination in a ball throwing activity.  For this physical education lesson, students participate in a game where they sit in a circle and throw to each other only once until everyone has had a...

First graders explore how smoking and tobacco are made of harmful substances.

Children discover with parent supervision, places where medications are stored and identify any chemical substances that are taken to change how one's body or mind works. Child discusses with parent differences between medicine and...

Students view a PSB "In the Mix" video about the effects and abuse of the drug Esctasy. They participate in a class discussion, identify the body's reaction to Ecstasy, investigate the laws surrounding drup possession and use and engage...

Students communicate with an audience about a public health issue in multiple manners. They share their outreach materials with their peers and their chosen audience within the community.

Pupils role play the member of a health department task force. In groups, they develop their own recommendations to control the rodent problem in the area. They email their local government official and research information about the...

Third graders analyze the nutrients, calories, and food groups using the USDA CNPP website Interactive Healthy Eating Index. They write a summary of their personal findings related to their eating habits - including some ways to improve...

Students match who to contact if they need help in certain situations and discuss safety with medicines. In this medicine lesson plan, students match the person who can help them take medicine safely. They also participate in a...

Students examine a quilt by artist Faith Ringgold. They discuss what story is told by the quilt. They create their own collage quilt showing a person for whom a building in Bronx is named.

Students investigate why doctors feel torn between patients and insurance companies. They examine the health care system and how it affects patients. They discuss one's ability to afford health insurance as well.

Students create their own soap sculptures and take them home to use. They gradually add water to soap flakes until they are a consistency that can be molded. They mix the concoction with their hands and then sculpt the "snow" into...

Fourth graders study their favorite fast food meal and analyze their nutritional value.

Students research important personal fitness and sport concepts through note taking, internet research, data collection, and the website Quia. Development of concept maps are also encouraged.

Middle schoolers comprehend the basics of the nutrition label. They comprehend the Recommended Daily Allowances. Students analyze the regulations that govern food labeling. They review the Food Pyramid.

Students examine the housing and living conditions of slaves. They discuss the concerns of slaveholders concerning the health and well-being of their slaves. They analyze the importance of religion to the slaves as well.

Students draw pictures of things that help them stay healthy such as brushing teeth and washing hands. They write healthy ideas on their pictures. They post the pictures at home and in the classroom as reminders to stay healthy.

Learners analyze and evaluate the implications of medical ethics by investigating internet resources and current bioethical issues. This lesson plan requires computers and internet access.

Tenth graders role play that they are nutritionists devising a healthy dietary plan that focuses on the client's needs.

Students participate in a discussion on why food labels are important and how they were developed. Using the internet, they research what is meant by the 'use by' date and discover how the ingredients are listed on the package. They use...

Pupils discuss "What is Beauty?" and discover their own definitions.

Students demonstrate faking abilities in activities. They fake out other students in dodging and chasing activities.

Students define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.

Learners are introduced to the topic of paternity under street law enforcements. As a class, they discover the many stakeholders when asking about paternity under Washington law. They examine how the court has the best interest of the...

Engage Secondary Special Education high schoolers in a developmentally appropriate lesson on human reproduction. They review genital anatomy and 5 key components that comprise the reproductive cycle. Perfect for a mild to moderately...