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Non-Nutrients: Fiber and Water
Students discuss how much fiber and water a person needs each day. They use beans soaked in water to show the benefits of water to the human body. They also learn the health benefits to eating healthy.
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Introduction to Waste Management
Students research the difference between hazardous waste and municipal solid waste. Different companies in their community are researched to determine which are contributing waste in their region, what type of waste is generated, the...
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Green Light Eating
First graders categorize food according to the health value. They write down their favorite foods and discuss whether or not they fit into a healthy diet. Students place their foods on a stop light, indicating which foods are best for...
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They Don't Just Eat Grass
Students explore and examine different types of feed used for livestock. They discuss types of feed, the need for energy and health, and create graphs of food compared to categories. Students organize data and complete worksheets on...
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Amber Waves of Grain
For this health and diet worksheet, students answer eight true or false questions about wheat. They also list three hands-on activities for their school projects. answers to the true or false are provided.
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Things That Are Not Safe To Eat
In this health worksheet, students examine 9 common household items and put an X on the things that are not safe to eat. The poison control hotline number is on the page.
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Many Shapes and Sizes
Second graders read a story about body diversity. In this health lesson, 2nd graders create body tracings that celebrate their unique shape and size. Students research different ways to keep their body healthy.
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Nasco: Parenting
Young scholars demonstrate good parenting practices. In this health lesson, students create and act out skits based on their understanding of 'good parenting'. This lesson also includes a supplemental lesson regarding infant care and...
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Take a Look in the Mirror: What Do You See?
Students examine their perceptions of themselves. In this personal health lesson plan, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to describe themselves and share those descriptions with their classmates. Students...
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Lesson Plans: Home Fire Safety
Young scholars practice fire safety. In this personal health lesson, students examine fire hazards that exist in homes by creating an inspection list that they share with their caregivers.
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Music Strikes a Soothing Chord
Students explore music therapy. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Music Strikes a Soothing Cord", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...
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Three Factors Threaten Teens
Students explore alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use. In this health journalism instructional activity, students read the USA Today article titled "Three Factors Threaten Teens", respond to discussion questions regarding the article,...
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USA Today Lesson: "Meth" Moves East
Students explore methamphetamine use. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Meth Moves East", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the content of...
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Teens Buckle Each Other Up
Students explore teen driving habits. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Teens Buckle Each Other Up", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the...
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How Do You Feel?
Students examine how to express their emotions. For this emotional health lesson, students explore and share the emotions and feelings that have relating to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Germ Busters!
Students create healthy podcasts. For this personal health lesson, students apply their knowledge of viruses and bacteria to script and record a podcast to be shared with younger students as well as parents and administrators.
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It's All in Your Mind
Students examine the brain. In this anatomy lesson, students engage in 2 activities that allow them to explore how to protect and optimize their brain health.
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Planning Meals
Tenth graders explore the various types of meals that they can plan each day. In this health lesson, 10th graders develop sample menus for their families. Students create a one dish meal to be sampled by their classmates.
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5 A Day
Students explore written music. In this cross-curriculum health and music lesson, students sing a "5 a Day" song about fruits and vegetables. Students clap a steady rhythm and identify written quarter notes in a 4/4 time signature. ...
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Hunger in Africa
Students investigate the work of the Carter Center in addressing hunger in Africa. In this African health issue lesson plan, students respond to essential questions regarding the work the Carter Center does as they visit provided websites.
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Germs
Students investigate how germs spread. In this health instructional activity, students put lotion on their hands and sprinkle glitter onto them. Students simulate the spread of germs by observing how the glitter spreads around the room.
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How Hard Is Your Heart Working?
Students observe the differences in their pulse from when they are sitting to when they have been doing the "Hokey-Pokey." In this heart health lesson, students take and record their pulse after they have been doing a quiet activity...
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Don't Forget the Bacon
Students choose healthy food from different food groups. In this health lesson plan, students classify pictures of food into each food groups and discuss which ones are healthy. They review the food pyramid and read the story Don't...
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People-Growing and Changing
Second graders study how people grow and change. In this health lesson, 2nd graders describe how they have changed over the years and guess who each student is after looking at everyone's baby pictures.
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