Students create a graphic organizer showing the importance of Vitamin D intake. In this Vitamin D lesson plan, Students list problems with Vitamin D deficiency and create poster boards in small groups. Individually, students will create...

USDA National Nutrient data is available at your fingertips! This application is a vast library of more than 8,000 nutritional labels for commonly eaten foods. Search and sort foods by a variety of categories.

As of April, 2016, more than 28,000 suspected cases of Ebola were recorded in Western Africa with over 11,000 human deaths. Classes discuss the Ebola virus outbreak in 2014 and then groups develop an action plan based on...

Students compare bacteria to viruses to find the differences. In this biology lesson, students research viruses they have been inoculated against, using the Internet. Students complete a graphic organizer of their research on common...

Students explore the influences of culture in food choices and customs. They compare and contrast information to create a menu using a Web site and Student Writing Center. Suggestions for creating an on-line graphic organizer as well as...

Students explore how tobacco threatens the health of smokers and non-smokers. They research smoking and second hand smoke using the Internet. Students create a Quit Smoking brochure. They present a computer slide show to describe how...

Students discuss healthy eating habits. In this food preferences instructional activity, students read a scenario about teenagers visiting a restaurant.   Students role play the story and complete a graphic organizer.  

First graders examine the different levels of the food pyramid and plan a healthy meal. They discuss the food pyramid and read about nutrition using a variety of resources. Using Kidspiration computer software, they plan a...

Upper elementary pupils learn about the blood transportation system and anatomy of the human heart. They fill in an outline of the human heart  (not included) focusing on the flow of blood to and from the heart. Using stethoscopes,...

A lesson on STD's captures learners with shocking statistics. Small groups create informational brochures on specific STD's, which they will present to the class. The links for research are overall excellent, but should be previewed for...

Introduce middle schoolers to the issue of video game violence with a multifaceted approach. Learners complete a gaming survey, as well as read and discuss a news feature about violent video game sales and a handout on stimulus...

Do we really need sunscreen? What are the risks of tanning? Learners explore these questions through a series of informational texts and engaging, hands-on activities.

Students investigate the concept of personal hygiene and its contribution to the prevention of disease. They focus upon the practice of handwashing while conducting research looking for its proven effectiveness. Then students answer some...

Students record two consecutive days of food intake. They identify which nutrients are below 70%. They compare diet composition between protein, fats, and carbohydrates. They evaluate fat in the diet to fall below the American Cancer...

Students explore the world of the firefighter through various activities and wrap up the day by writing and illustrating a sentence about firefighters.

Young adults convey a message about a chosen health issue through research and poster production. This creative assignment could be an inspirational close to a health unit. 

Students investigate ways in which new vision tests and technologies can be used to help detect and correct vision problems. They begin by reading the Times article, Software May Replace the Eye Chart on the Wall. They stage a medical...

Students collect survey data on the prevalence of asthma in a community. They summarize and display the survey data in ways that show meaning.

Students review information on drug abuse and types of drugs and then learn about alcohol and other drug abuse in a hands on activity. In addition, they learn about kinds of drugs and the effects of drug abuse on the body.

Students discover alternative medicines from around the globe.  In this world culture lesson, students read text from Africa, Ireland, Tibet and Tanzania discussing known remedies to diseases.  Students discuss with each other...

High schoolers research the history of Olympic downhill skiing to gather information on names, dates, winning times, and the native country of Olympic downhill medal winners.

Students investigate the affects of various risk factors and cumulative risk factors vs. a life of wellness in this technology-based lesson for the High School Health class. The lesson requires the use of the Inspiration education...

Students utilize chocolate to identify parts of a whole.  In this fractions lesson, students discover the vocabulary associated with fractions and practice dividing a chocolate bar into pieces based on fraction problems....

Ninth graders use the Internet to research the liver and the effects of alcoholism.  In this alcohol addiction instructional activity students divide into groups and get information on their topic.