Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Small Group Counseling

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in small group counseling sessions to solve a common issue. As a class, they define anger and note the characteristics of the warning signs. They discuss different ways of dealing with their anger and how to use...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's A Jungle in Here!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research rainforest destruction. In this geography and ecology lesson, 5th graders work as a group to research the effects of logging, farming, and mining on the rainforest. Students gather and display data and information...
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

My 2011 Resolution: Investigate Mathematics of Calendars and Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Ring in the new year with interdisciplinary units related to the development of calendars and getting fit.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Behavior Assessment & Nutrient Needs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the factors that influence eating behaviors. They discover the nutrients that are needed in a teenager's body. They also identify the major food groups and examine the food pyramid.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Healthy Snacks

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine teen attitudes towards snack food merchandising in schools and what contributes to successful food merchandising. The context for the instructional activity is found in the research conducted from the Health Canada...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hands of Doom

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss the four essential step used for safe food handling: clean, separate, cook, and chill. They identify the bacteria that can cause food poisoning, practice how to properly wash hands before and after handling food,...
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Other

Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center, Inc.: Learntobe Healthy

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn To Be Healthy offers student activities and lesson plans for all ages.
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Other

Kidnetic: Move and Eat Healthy

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Choose from healthy activities to healthy eating tips at Kidnetic.com, where kids and parents are welcome.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
NIDDK provides tips for becoming physically active and in-shape, the notes at this website are appropriate for students of all ages. Information is organized into several brief sections including: "Health Benefits of Physical Exercise,"...
Website
US Food and Drug Administration

Fda Kids Home Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about food safety and keeping healthy on the FDA Kids' Home Page. This site includes colorful graphics, great information, and it is easy to navigate.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Celebrate National Nutrition Month!

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text listing some simple things people can do to help them stay healthy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Nova Teachers: Dying to Be Thin: Body Needs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what the human body needs to function at its best, and why.
Interactive
Other

Best Foot Forward: Ecological Footprint Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Measure your ecological footprint, and see how many land and resources you use in your everyday life. Find out how your choices affect the natural world, and then find ways to make changes in your lifestyle to help the environment.
PPT
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Nutrition Facts Labels

For Teachers 1st - 6th
This lesson focuses on how to read nutrition and ingredient labels. A quiz is provided at the end of the slideshow.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Nutrition Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC offers a wealth of information regarding several specific topics that fall under nutrition including good health, exercise, diet and more.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What's on Your Plate?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In today's fast food world, it can be hard to make healthy eating choices. In this instructional activity, learners will learn how they can incorporate healthy eating habits in their daily routines. They will use menus from local...
Handout
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: Your Living Blood: It's Alive!

For Students 3rd - 8th
How does blood supply your body with the nourishment it needs? This site focuses on systemic circulation. Learn more about this fascinating part of your body when you check out this resource.
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Other

Do It Now Foundation: Peer Pressure and Choices: How to Think for Yourself

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about how peer pressure can negatively influence your decisions, particularly decisions about drug abuse. Learn the importance of thinking for yourself and of making healthy choices when it comes to drugs.
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Glitter Germs

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson plan is designed to give young students a concrete demonstration as to why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water so they will understand that germs are smaller than the eye can see.
Handout
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Calorie Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive calorie calculator to determine what your optimal daily caloric intake is according to your activity level and body type.
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Other

City of Ottawa: Bullying

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The City of Ottawa provides parents of young children with this introduction to the issue of bullying. The site begins by explaining what bullying is and what it can look like. Next, parents get great advice on what they can do if their...