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We Know About Tonsils

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with the use of tonsils in the human body. They brainstorm in small groups to review the location and purpose of having tonsils. The teacher uses a poster to help students in the class...
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Snowball Soap

For Teachers K
Students create their own soap sculptures and take them home to use. They gradually add water to soap flakes until they are a consistency that can be molded. They mix the concoction with their hands and then sculpt the "snow" into...
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Stay Well Cards

For Teachers K
Students draw pictures of things that help them stay healthy such as brushing teeth and washing hands. They write healthy ideas on their pictures. They post the pictures at home and in the classroom as reminders to stay healthy.
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Banquet For the Bunch!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students become familiar with the food guide pyramid, demonstrate a proper use of scissors and handling of glue materials, and explore the importance of eating healthy foods.
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Is It Safe?

For Teachers K
Students determine if a place is safe or not based on certain criteria. They practice this exercise in class and share it with their family. They are evaluated on how well they can chose the safe place.
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P.H.A.T Log

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a P.H.A.T Log which records their nutrition and daily activities. They complete a reflections journal based on the entries.
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5 A Day

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine the 5 a day program. They sing different songs and discover how to be healthy. They identify different parts of the music as well.
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Why Do We Need Clean Air?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students recognize that tobacco smoke is bad for the heart. In this healthy choices lesson, students understand the relationship between tobacco smoke and damage to the body.
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The Little Rabbit

For Teachers K - 5th
Students recite a poem and perform motions to the words. For this stretching and moving lesson, groups of students perform the motions by crouching into a ball, getting up, breathing deeply, stretching arms, and leaning forward. An...
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More Grocery Bag Fun

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice both underhand and overhand throwing using plastic bags as balls. They also explore how to hit a target, throw a ball through a hoop, or throw a ball to a partner.
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The Giving Chair

For Teachers All
Students practice giving compliments to each other. They sit in a special chair and states something nice about a classmate. They practice giving compliments at home as well.
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Up in Smoke

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use PowerPoint, Internet research, scanners and desktop publishing to create a multimedia presentation on the dangers of smoking.
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Exercise Examples

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss reasons for performing physical activity. They develop a list of exercises to share with other groups. They lead other groups through a set of exercises on the playground.
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Do You Smoke Like a Chimney?

For Students 4th - 5th
In this smoking worksheet, students review facts about smoking and the hazards of smoking by answering the 10 questions related to smoking.
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Water Safety Checklist

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners discuss water hazards and how to stay safe.  In this safety lesson, students read handouts and complete a water safety checklist to help themselves and their families.  
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Nutrition Unit

For Teachers K
Students engage in a variety of activities designed to help them understand about the importance of good nutrition and eating healthy foods. The activities include playing food bingo, making a collage, designing posters, etc.
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Magic Rope Curl-ups

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students imagine that they are pulling themselves up from the floor using a magic rope.
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How Much Sport Is Good For YOu

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students using spreadsheets, devise a weekly exercise timetable for a fitness fanatic and a realistic one for themselves. Students chart out the number of calories used by doing different sports. Students plan out a healthy exercise...
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No Smoking Day

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils explain how the charity No Smoking Day works to help smokers quit. They use information provided in the lesson to share about this important day. To know that they comprehend what the day is about, students have to create a...
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Why is Smoking Bad For You?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils discuss the reasons that smoking is harmful. In this anti-smoking instructional activity, students talk about how smoke affects their body. They make a chart and write down all the reasons they should not smoke. 
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What's Ponytail's Big News?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discuss reasons to not smoke. In this anti-smoking lesson, students listen to a story where the character Ponytail the pony doesn't smoke and is thus able to engage in physical activities. They create Ponytail's pinwheel with a...
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Stress Dolls

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders compare responsibilities, opportunities and expectations of pioneer students to their own lives. They identify sources of stress and ways to alleviate stress.
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Get a Feel for Food

For Teachers K
Students describe the size, shape and feel of a food hidden in a "feely bag" and then select the Food Model from a group that corresponds to the food. In a tasting party afterwards, they sample the food and describe the color, taste and...
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Shoemaker's Dance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils explore the Shoemaker's dance. They review the steps needed for the dance; winding the thread, breaking the thread, and driving the pegs. They practice performing the dance.

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