Health, Safety, & P.E. Lesson Plans & Resources

Here are some lesson plans, articles, and Web sites about health, safety, and physical education.

Education World: Health & Safety
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/archives/health.shtml
From bullying to diversity, from nutrition to substance abuse, this site offers dozens of lessons for all grade levels.  Plus, find access to many more lessons submitted by trained and practicing teachers just like you.

HIV/AIDS Educational Materials
http://www.avert.org/lessons.htm
AVERT, an international charity, offers a number of activities that can be used to educate young people about HIV infection and AIDS.

PBS TeacherSource: Health & Fitness
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm
Use the pull down menus in the center of the page for access to hundreds of curriculum resources for grades PreK-12.  Lessons are based upon PBS's on-air and online programming.  Most lessons incorporate the use of video, but do not require it.  You will also find access to dozens of recommended health and fitness web sites and books.

P.E. Central
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/pelessonplans.html
At P.E. Central you'll find scores of lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate, measured against national standards, and organized by topic and grade level. The site also includes tips to improve student motor skills and athletic performance, health lesson plans, and a checklist you can use to determine which activities are most appropriate for students in your classes.

HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION ARTICLES

The New Physical Education: Increasing Physical Activity Promotes Healthy Lives
This ASCD article describes the numerous health benefits of regular physical activity -- from leaner bodies and lower blood pressure to improved mental health and cognitive functioning.
http://www.nea.org/teachexperience/hlthk040627.html  

Partnerships to Keep Students Healthy: A Coordinated Health Program
This ASCD article describes how a school or district can develop a coordinated health program.  "Implementation may be less difficult, and more necessary, than you think."
http://www.nea.org/teachexperience/hlthk031218.html

HealthyNews
http://www.healthy.net/Library/News/index.asp
This news portal for health and medicine includes an email newsletter, MedLine Search function, conditions directory, online shopping, and other resources for teachers promoting healthy lifestyles.

WEB SITES

Nickelodeon Talk: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs
http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/kaiser/drugs_2.html
Part of the Talking With Kids About Tough Issues series, this resource includes a free brochure. A useful site for parents.

Safety City
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/kids/
Vince and Larry, crash test dummies, take you for a tour of Safety City. Take the Safety Challenge, create some artwork, and learn about seat belt and child seat safety. Special highlights are the research lab where crash tests are explained, bike and school bus safety, and the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) page. The Teachers' Lounge has lesson plans and coloring pages.
 

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