Swimming Survivor Challenge - III

Stressed out? To begin a mental and emotional health unit, participants take a stress test to determine their level of stress. They study the effects of stress, identify sources of stress in their lives, and learn different ways to...

Students examine their emotional health. In this health lesson plan, students discover the differences between physical, mental, and emotional health. Students consider how to maintain balance in their own lives.

How can we care for our emotional health? By following the tips in this colorful, helpful, suggestion-filled guide.

As a culmination of a unit on personal safety, class members develop mnemonics to help them remember ways they can offer practical and emotional support to others. In addition, they are asked to apply what they have...

Understanding the science of the spread of infectious diseases is the first step in controlling them. Learners begin by researching the factors that affect the contraction and spread of these diseases and the challenges communities face...

Students review Red Cross swimming skills and practice safe use of a spinal board for a potential spinal injury in the water; students use head-chin support and head-splint techniques for in-line stabilization with a partner.

This is a nice idea for high school students to organize and present a Health and Wellness Fair at a local elementary school. It looks like it would take a lot of organization, but would certainly build community relationships. There are...

Expert Practice helps you improve your skills no matter what it is you're trying to master. There are three steps you follow in order, and then repeat, repeat, repeat: First, identify a specific sub-skill that incrementally challenges...

At this website find answers to the following questions: "What Is CPR?" and "When is CPR Needed?" Learn the three basic parts of CPR (airway, breathing, and circulation), and learn about opportunities to take CPR courses.

Students practice dealing with different water emergencies such as: "survival floating," and using a life preserver to pull others to safety.