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10 Free Things for National Nutrition MonthEmphasize the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. Our recommended resources include lesson plans, best practices, learning games, videos, book lists, coloring pages and more. | Themed Package | |
20 Indoor Movement ActivitiesBeing involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, easy, and engaging movement activities and games for the classroom. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Tool | |
92Y/The Paris Review: Interview SeriesThis site maintains an audio and video archive of interviews with writers, musicians, artists, scientists, and experts in other fields. Teachers and students across the curriculum can find resources by keyword, topic, date, artist or speaker. | Background Reading; Multimedia | |
Above the Influence.comThis site offers games, free downloads, quizzes, photos, podcasts, and important information about dealing with the pressures of teenage life. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Action for Healthy KidsSee how this site helps schools without the resources to improve nutrition programs and increase opportunities for kids to get healthier. | Multimedia; Tool | |
Anatomy of the Human Heart and Cardiovascular SystemThe Texas Heart Institute provides a detailed tour of the heart and circulatory system. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia; Printable | |
Authentic Assessment ToolboxThe Authentic Assessment Toolbox is a resource to help K-12 teachers, especially new teachers, create authentic tasks, rubrics, and standards for measuring and improving student learning. | Lesson Plan | |
BAM! Body and MindBAM! Body and Mind gives students in grades 5-8 information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. It uses games, quizzes, and other interactive features to focus on disease, food and nutrition, physical activity, safety, stress, and the body. | Background Reading; Learning Game; Quiz | |
Bicycle and Pedestrian Lesson PlansThese activities by incorporate bicycle and pedestrian lessons in core K-8 classes (math, science, history, language arts, etc.) with the goal of getting kids thinking about the benefits of walking and bicycling throughout their entire learning. | Lesson Plan | |
Bulletin Board IdeasWe recommend four Web sites where you can find bulletin board ideas and themes, cutouts, templates, activity ideas, and more. Plus, find out what kind of supplies you’ll need and how to acquire them. | Printable; Tool | |
Character CountsFree resources, professional development, and how to participate in the biggest celebration of character in the world. | ||
Child Nutrition Health Education KitThe National Dairy Council kit has papers with supportive science and presentations as well as downloadable charts and other education materials. Some materials are available in Spanish. | Reference Center | |
Classroom Exercise Breaks For Elementary StudentsThe research is clear: test scores and student behavior improve when physical activity breaks are incorporated into daily classroom routines. These lessons and resoures will show you how to get started! | Background Reading; Fact Sheet; Lesson Plan | |
Cut to the HeartLearn about the pioneers of heart surgery, how the heart works, why it fails, and how to treat heart failure. View annotated photos of diseased hearts and follow the flow of blood through an animated heart. | Multimedia | |
Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools (DETS)The DETS Project is part of a national effort to decrease the incidence and improve the care of type 2 diabetes among American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Free learning resources and printables. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia; Printable | |
EatPlayGrowHere's an engaging trove of lessons for grades preK-8 that combine art-making, storytelling, music and movement activities with fun, hands-on educational lessons about the importance of making positive choices that most affect health. | Lesson Plan | |
Educational Games and SimulationsIncorporate the acheievements of Nobel Prize winners across your curriculum with these gamesm videos, and simulations for grades 6-12. | ||
Educator Resources for Safe Schools Week 2019Observe the 2017 event October 15-21 by helping students and parents learn about and advocate for school safety, including preventing bullying, reducing crime and violence, improving discipline, and increasing student attendance. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan | |
EnergizersEast Carolina University developed Energizers, classroom activities designed to integrate physical activity and academics. Energizers are easy to use, improve on-task behavior, and increase physical activity during the day. | Lesson Plan | |
EXCITE!This public health web site is a collection of teaching and reference materials developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to introduce and excite youth about the knowledge and skills used by public health professionals. | Multimedia | |
Federal Resources for Educational ExcellenceThis web site has teaching and learning resources from federal agencies, which include animations, primary docs, photos, and videos. | Multimedia | |
Fit4Kids: ResourcesFit4Kid’s Wellness program empowers elementary school teachers to incorporate movement and health promotion messages into the classroom. | Lesson Plan | |
GetFitTN: Lesson IdeasDeveloped to help combat Tennessee’s rising incidence of Type 2 diabetes, these lesson plans can help you incorporate physical activity into every subject. | Lesson Plan | |
Healthy Youth Program Grades K-5Lesson plans for K-5 learners across the curriculum based on Healthy Youth Program's credo: "Growing Healthier Families from the Ground Up". | Lesson Plan | |
Iditarod in the ClassroomFollow the 1,150 mile trek from Anchorage to Nome with these lessons and activities for all grades. | Themed Package |
