K-6 Science for the Next Generation

Lesson Plans
Staying Healthy

Learning Objectives

  • Identify healthy foods that help the body grow strong.
  • Describe the importance of staying clean to keep germs away.
  • Explain how physical activity contributes to a healthy body.
  • Recognize the need for adequate sleep for overall health and energy.

Introduction and Hook

Begin the lesson by discussing why our body is special and how taking care of it helps us stay strong and happy. Use relatable examples like eating fruits and playing outside.

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Direct Instruction

Introduce the concept of staying healthy by explaining the importance of eating healthy foods, staying clean, being active, and getting enough sleep.

Use the video 'Keeping Fit and Staying Healthy' to reinforce these concepts. This video highlights engaging activities and emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and physical activity.

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Guided Exploration

Watch the video 'How to Brush Your Teeth' to teach students proper oral hygiene. This video provides a step-by-step guide to brushing teeth effectively.

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Discuss the importance of handwashing with the video 'How to Wash Your Hands'. This video uses a fun song to teach proper handwashing techniques.

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Hands-On Activity

Engage students in a sorting activity where they categorize foods into healthy and unhealthy groups. Discuss why each food is placed in its category.

Have students create a daily activity chart, documenting how they stay active each day. This promotes awareness of physical health.

Independent Practice

Encourage students to draw a picture of their favorite healthy meal and explain why they like it. This reinforces the concept of healthy eating.

Check for Understanding

Use the assessment 'Staying Healthy' to evaluate students' understanding of healthy habits. This assessment includes activities like describing healthy practices.

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Review and Reflection

Discuss with students what they learned about staying healthy. Encourage them to share their favorite healthy habit and why it's important.

Assessment and Extension

Administer the 'Your Body and Senses – Review' assessment to reinforce learning about body parts and senses. This includes fill-in-the-blank and true or false questions.

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Encourage students to take the unit quiz to test their comprehension of the 'Your Body and Senses' unit.

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