Students study heart disease and how to prevent it.  In this investigative instructional activity students list heart disease and stroke risk factors. 

Students explore the major causes of heat attacks as the topics of the human circulatory system, blood pressure, heart disease, arteries and veins are examined. Opinions on the topics are developed as researched material is presented to...

High schoolers examine risk factors associated with heart disease and develop their own personal plans for decreasing the risk of heart disease.

Make a commitment to give up one, just one, unhealthy food or drink. Teachers make a commitment for a month, the youngsters make a commitment for two weeks. The youngsters buddy up to support each other. Do this activity in February,...

Students complete lab activities to illustrate the complications of diabetes. For this diabetes lesson, students work on labs that illustrate sugar in the blood and normal and atherosclerotic vessels. They demonstrate how diabetes can...

Students analyze the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and classify them according to whether or not they are controllable. They discover how to reduce the probability of high blood pressure through diet and exercise.

There's nothing as satisfying as a crunchy carrot or a juicy apple! Teach your middle and high schoolers about healthy eating habits with a set of nutrition activities. After analyzing the model of the food pyramid, learners apply the...

In this healthy heart nutrition worksheet, pupils substitute heart-healthy foods for the high cholesterol choices shown. The purpose is to encourage nutritious choices.

Young scholars use graphic organizers to compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. For this diabetes lesson, students are given information on the two major types of diabetes. They analyze how to compare and contrast the information.

What do lowfat yogurt, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and rice cakes have in common? They are all healthy snacks that can be eaten daily. Investigate healthy eating/snacking guidelines, learn how to make lowfat ice cream and practice some...

Create a visual art project about obesity. In this art lesson, 8th graders research and explain the importance of eating healthy and exercise. They document their eating habits in their journal and analyze it.

Students examine Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines. They look at samples of serving sizes, sort different foods into their correct groups, complete worksheets to discover which types of foods they eat regularly, and discuss...

Learners study diabetes including the warning signs and preventive measures.  In this insulin lesson plan students complete several activities that examine the different types of diabetes. 

Students study what phytochemicals are, how they work and where you can find them. In this food chemicals lesson plan students complete and activity and study products that contain phytochemicals. 

In this health worksheet, students interview friends and family to see what risky health factors they have. Students interview 5 people about 6 risky factors each.

Third graders complete activities and worksheets to explore the Food Guide Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines .

Students discuss nutrition and how to make better choices with food. In this algebra and nutrition lesson, students discuss the way the body process food and the importance of nutrition for our cells. They discuss calories, fats and...

Students examine healthy eating as it relates to physical and mental health. In this the abc's of healthy eating lesson plan, students discuss the effects of unhealthy eating habits. Students examine the My Pyramid Food Guidance...

Learners review the use of intentional torts. In groups, they use specific statements and use them in hypothetical situtations. For each category, they write a statements about the situation and discuss them as a class. They complete a...

Learners analyze the decision to smoke and how it is influenced by peer pressure. The discuss ways to say no to tobacco use.

Fourth graders study their favorite fast food meal and analyze their nutritional value.

Students read an article that explains the dangers of household bacteria. In this lesson, students explore items in a home that easily hold bacteria, then complete several activities to reinforce comprehension of the article.