Nutrition: What Your Body Needs

Subject: Health Education

Source: PBS Media Learning

Resource Type: Interactive Lessons

In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students watch videos that explore why some foods are healthy and others unhealthy, they outline the process our body uses to break down foods into forms it can use, and they explain the role nutrition can play in managing diseases, including diabetes. Students develop their literacy skills through a science focus on personal health and the importance of making good food choices. During this process, they read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and interactive activities. This resource is part of the Inspiring Middle School Literacy Collection.

Skills: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Georgia Standards: HE8.1, HE8.7, HE8.8

 

Start Smart: Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and Vaping: What You Need to Know

Subject: Health Education

Source: PBS Media Learning

Resource Type: Video

Features the dangers and health risks associated with smoking. Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and hookah have serious consequences for teens and adults

Skill: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Georgia Standard: HE8.1  

 

Keep Your Body in Motion

Subject: Physical Education

Source: PBS Media Learning

Resource Type: Video/Interactive

Learn the difference between strength, endurance, and power in this self paced lesson for students to enjoy on their own. Find out how body fat impacts both fitness and health.

Skills: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

Participates regularly in physical activity.

Georgia Standards: PE8.1, PE8.3