Students, in groups, research the physical, psychological and social effects of alcohol and marijuana on the people who use them. They prepare a class presentation with their research.

Students complete a health project creating a Public Service Announcement, and present them on videotape.

Students review for a health test using a tic tac toe game.

Learners view a PSB "In the Mix" documentary about smoking and tobacco abuse prevention. They discuss the video, identify the physical risks and effects of smoking and analyze smoking advertisements for marketing techniques.

Learners examine the types of changes they are experiencing during adolescence. As a class, they are introduced to the physical changes in men and women and discover the functions of various glands. In groups, they research the affect...

In this health worksheet, high schoolers assess their addictive risk for drugs. They read the two primary factors to addiction and highlight the characteristics that increase and decrease addiction when answering 4 questions.

Students evaluate whether certain physical actions constitute a "good touch" or a "bad touch". In this sensitive health lesson, students are read a book about types of touches, and then compare and contrast between good and bad types....

Young scholars examine their perceptions of themselves. In this personal health lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to describe themselves and share those descriptions with their classmates. Young...

Students explore the benefits of staying active by going on a hike.  In this physical education lesson, students discuss the concept of a hike, where a good place to hike is and what types of foods are necessary to stay nourished....

Students interpret data regarding food choices and the perceived body image of youth in the world. In this personal health lesson, students compare food consumption patterns in Canada with other countries. Students also compare lifestyle...

Fifth graders explore personal health by identifying positive food choices. For this calcium sources lesson, 5th graders discuss the common ways a human can receive calcium such as consuming dairy products. Students view a virtual tour...

Students practice reading food labels. In this nutrition instructional activity, students bring in examples of food labels and practice identifying the nutrients in each of the foods. Students determine what changes should be done to the...

Students identify common symptoms of diabetes. In this adult health instructional activity, students discuss common myths about it and evaluate whether they are true or not. They suggest ways to reduce their risk from this disease.

Students rotate through ten physical fitness stations. They perform various stretching and strengthening activities for three minutes at a time.

Students choose a group to work with and sign up. They then choose which physical education activities, and the length of time in each activity to increase the level of responsibility, participation and ownership in the middle school...

Young scholars observe and record how breathing changes with physical activities.  In this physical activity lesson students form groups and complete their activity and worksheets.

Students discover the benefits of a healthy heart through exercise.  In this physical education lesson, students participate in a few physical activities in order to get their hearts beating faster.  Students examine a visual...

Students examine the changes that happen to the body during puberty. In this puberty and growing up lesson, students describe the basic physical changes that occur to the body during puberty.  Students identify the physical...

Students view a PBS "In the Mix" video about the use of steroids. They identify health risks, consider the emotional consequences of drug abuse and discuss the legal ramifications. They also research a variety of nutritional supplements.

Students invite their family members to participate in a family fitness night at the school to encourage fitness and to promote and inform parents about physical fitness testing. They use a map of the school to locate the different...

In this dangers of smoking word search, students search for words which explain the dangers of smoking. They may discuss the negative aspects of nicotine and how it adversely affects your health. This is a one page worksheet containing...

Fourth graders explore human health by identifying calories in food items. For this healthy eating habits lesson, 4th graders view the USDA food pyramid on the Internet and identify the choices they should be making each day. Students...

Learners participate in various physical warm-up activities after reading their "fortune."

Students, working in groups, role play skits highlighting healthy eating habits and physical activities.