Physical Health Teacher Resources

In this how to build a healthy heart worksheet, students write the name of a food on each puzzle piece that would be a wise choice. for a healthy heart.

In this heart health learning exercise, students use links provided to complete an activity about the human heart, measuring pulse and graphing results.

Third graders explain the basic healthy eating and physical activity concepts.  In this healthy lifestyles lesson, 3rd graders describe two main components of a healthy lifestyle, demonstrate two different types of physical activity, and...

Students read articles on health and read about how storks and other animals are cultural icons in bringing good health. For this health lesson plan, students also list ways to live a healthy lifestyle.

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

Students view the PowerPoint presentation to learn the components of a healthy lifestyle. In this healthy lifestyle instructional activity, students view the PowerPoint presentation about a healthy diet, the importance of exercise, and...

Support children in living fun, active, and healthy lives with a video on physical and health literacy. Whether its learning basic skills like running, jumping, and throwing, or making healthy choices about the foods they eat, students...

Nationwide, over 40 percent of pregnancies are unintended. A lesson designed for women of childbearing age asks them to consider their goals and provides information about reproductive health. Learners view a PowerPoint presentation and...

Michelle Obama and Elmo explore health, such as eating a healthy lunch and reading. This could lead to a discussion of the importance of exercising, eating well, and improving your mind through reading.

Keep stress low by establishing balance and boundaries with Mini Module #5. In this social-emotional learning video, educators discover the ins and outs of final high-leverage practices—understanding the "cost of caring," forming healthy...

Students are able to recognize a wide variety of fruit and have a greater understanding as to the importance of fruit in their diet and that some fruits skin are edible and others are not.

Explore the nutrients a body needs using this resource. Learners discuss the importance of the relationships between proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water. It's a great way to have your class talk about the healthy...

Fifth graders discover how to make healthy choices in nutrition. In this nutrition lesson, 5th graders research the daily nutrition requirements recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Students keep a food diary for three days...

Talk about healthy habits using this resource. Learners can explore the importance of a healthy diet, exercise, and the different types of health care professionals. As part of this presentation, they answer hypothetical questions using...

First graders recognize that the heart muscle requires food. Students observe a Venn Diagram to identify foods that are good for them. Students provide one ingredient to make healthy heart soup.

Brainstorm the reasons why a healthy heart is important. Using a diagram, label and locate the heart and discuss its function. Practice finding your heartbeat and describe the effects of physical activity on the heart. Also perform an...

Students read graphs as they work with recommended daily intakes of nutrients. In this math and nutrition instructional activity, students examine Recommended Daily Intake Maps to establish how much of the daily requirement is met by...

What else does physical health include besides exercise and nutrition? How can I support my mental health? Does social health just refer to relationships with friends? How are all of these questions vital to the body's overall efficiency...

Go beyond counting calories with a healthy eating unit that focuses on reading nutritional labels, making healthy choices, and incorporating fitness into daily life. After four lessons about the different ways kids can improve their...

Recipe makeovers, healthy alternatives, quick tips for a nutritious lifestyle...this 187-page document has it all! Don't miss a thorough packet of workshop activities and handouts designed to support your teaching of the MyPlate...

Students examine and evaluate changes in diet and lifestyle from prehistoric to modern times and how these differences have spurred the development (and better treatment) of heart disease.

Seventh graders explore their personal health by completing a worksheet.  In this healthy living lesson, 7th graders examine the health triangle and research ways to prevent at risk behavior.  Students complete a health survey based on...

Teenagers are not too young to incorporate healthy habits into their lives! A detailed lesson plan helps them set goals for nutritional meals, quality sleep, and scheduled physical activity.

It's never too early to learn about grocery budgeting. Middle schoolers delve into the world of consumer math with a lesson that focuses on both healthy choices and real-world math applications. Groups work together to form a grocery...