Students discuss the topic of body image.  In this body image instructional activity, students view a few people's body image thoughts and discuss how to help their people.  Students then write a poster and pretend press...

Students play a tag game while practicing healthy food choices. They must move safely in their own space and tag gently. They also have discussed in class the differnce between healthy foods and taste good foods.

In this reading for information worksheet, learners read a one page text about healthy living practices. Students then answer 8 multiple choice questions about what they have read.

Fifth graders examine and evaluate how active their own lifestyle is by counting how many steps they take on a daily basis. They watch a PowerPoint presentation about healthy lifestyles, record how many steps they take in a day with the...

Students explore the food pyramid. In this dietary health lesson, students examine the food pyramid on the MyPyramid.gov website and discuss healthy eating strategies. There are various links to websites in this lesson.

Make human growth development education an inclusive experience with a guide to puberty designed to  support girls with disabilities. Topics include exercise, hygiene, menstruation, and more!

Workout buddies aren't just for adults! Learners discuss the benefits of 60 minutes of physical activity each day and generate ideas for how they can accomplish this by working toward a goal with friends.

Bridge the gap between health and food for your special needs class. Through discussion and handouts, they will be introduced to the basics regarding the vitamins and minerals we get from eating healthy foods. They work to identify...

Fifth graders discover how to make healthy choices in nutrition. In this nutrition lesson, 5th graders research the daily nutrition requirements recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Students keep a food diary for three days...

Get your class into great shape by introducing them to the benefits of eating healthy snacks and engaing in regular exercise. This set of activities comes with all the worksheets and handouts needed to complete several weeks of nutrition...

Explore nutrition and healthy eating habits with a study on youth obesity. Learners watch a PBS documentary on the obesity epidemic which discusses government programs aimed at healthier choices, as well as more localized efforts. Kids...

In this dental health worksheet, students reinforce the idea that good dental hygiene creates a beautiful smile. Students draw a picture of themselves with a healthy smile in the oval frame.

Students, while reviewing an extensive vocabulary list on the board, identify basic food groups with the help of picture cards. As a group, they create a collage of healthy and unhealthy foods using pictures from magazines and newspapers.

Students identify and classify the items in a healthy diet. In this dietary lesson, students listen to a song about healthy eating while listening for good snack foods. They use pictures of the snacks to complete a large chart by...

Students examine the food pyramid. In this healthy diet lesson plan, students view the food pyramid and discuss healthy eating. Students find examples of healthy food in magazines and share their findings. Students plan healthy means and...

Students read food labels and understand their meaning. In this healthy eating instructional activity, students discuss healthy foods and snacks. Students understand the fat and calorie content of foods and discuss the regulations...

Students study the food pyramid to learn about healthy food.  In this healthy foods lesson, students create a chart of the healthy foods they eat in a day.  Students discuss their choices and how they could make better choices.

In this diet and health worksheet, students fill in a tally sheet of food groups that they have eaten. They total the tallies to determine whether they are eating a healthy diet.

Young learners discuss how to practice healthy eating habits and the body's need for energy through discussion and exploration of the MyPlate system.

How can breakfast help you to avoid feeling sluggish and distracted throughout the day? After reading informational articles, learners will discuss how to overcome obstacles to eating breakfast, brainstorm ideas for quick breakfasts, and...

Everybody needs to know how to make healthy choices when it comes to food. Understanding food labels is the first step. Using empty food packaging, you'll discuss what food labels are, what information can be found on them, and how to...

So many options are included here for you to help your class explore dating, relationships, and types of love. These lessons are becoming more and more important due to media influences, so choose one of the 10 options to guide your...

Students discuss healthy snacking and its importance for older adults, list types of snacks eaten daily, identify healthy snacks, review snacking tips, and review healthy snack recipes for ways to make snacks for older adults to enjoy...

Students examine the different food groups on the food pyramid. In groups, they discover the proper amount to eat from each food group and how to prepare healthy meals. They keep a food journal and calculate the amount of calories they...