Students examine how the diet industry is contributing to our frustration over unwanted pounds. They identify the part fat plays in their diets and determine if they live in a food toxic environment.

Students explore fats in foods. In this personal health and nutrition lesson, students view a Frontline video segment, examine the role fat plays in their personal diets, and develop plans to eliminate fats and implement exercise into...

Fifth graders examine the influence of advertisements on body image and purchasing. They discuss the psychology behind the ads and working in groups cut out words in magazine advertisements that could entice them to buy the product. ...

Students discuss how to protect oneself from the sun.  In this sun safety lesson, students explore the movement of the sun throughout the day by tracing their shadows periodically using outdoor chalk.  Students discuss how the...

Students explore human anatomy by creating a science book in class. In this skeletal structure lesson, students identify the different body systems such as muscular, nervous, skeletal, and digestive. Students create a picture book which...

Does a ban on vending machines infringe on student rights, or do school officials have an obligation to monitor foods sold on school grounds? Your class members will explore the educational, health, and financial issues related to...

Students study heart disease and how to prevent it.  In this investigative instructional activity students list heart disease and stroke risk factors. 

Students investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Students study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.

Pupils examine and identify foods on the food pyramid. They catergorize food and place them on the correct level. They discover why they should eat foods in moderation.

Young scholars list and define the 3 basic body types, then execute the basic fundamentals in an interval training warm-up. They measure their own body fat %, then execute basic techniques involved in a game of Ultimate Frisbee.

Students investigate the Food Pyramid. In this nutrition lesson, students list the food groups and identify several foods from each food group. Students complete a blank food pyramid worksheet as an assessment.

Students explore the water cycle. In this water cycle activity, students complete a hands-on activity that replicates the water cycle. Students record their observations.

In this reading advertisements activity, students read an ad for a job as Director of Outreach Programs at a College of Public Health. Students answer 8 true and false questions about the text.

For this kindness worksheet, students have many sheets to fill out such as shopping lists, kindness web, kindness graph, and much more. Students complete 71 pages in the curriculum guide.

Discuss helping with the family grocery shopping. View a teacher drawn map of a grocery store and discuss where the breads, meats, and dairy products are located. Practice categorizing foods as breads and cereals, fruits, vegetables,...

First graders identify the Five Food Groups and the proper servings of each. They study the physical features of different foods such as fruits, and vegetables.

Third graders identify three kinds of health or safety workers and explain how they help protect the health of the people in a community.

Students relate emotional health and well-being to personal productivity and to the workplace design, implement, assess, and evaluate a plan to promote personal, school, and community well-being

Students comprehend the origins of the word "breakfast" and its relevance to their lives. They recognize the value of eating a nutritious breakfast everyday. Students comprehend that eating breakfast helps maintain a health body weight.

Young scholars demonstrate conflict resolution skills. In this character education instructional activity, students read the book Oh, Bother! Someone's Fighting! and sing a song which models a conflict resolution strategy.

First graders explore the importance of keeping their body clean in order to maintain good health. They explore washing their hands and maintaining other good hygiene practices.

First graders explore how they can help their muscles and bones grow strong through the use of physical activity.