Real-World Skills: Physical Health
Physical Health - How much sleep do I need? How do I avoid getting sick?
There’s a lot to know when it comes to being healthy. “What can I do if I don’t like fruits and vegetables?” “What does all that stuff on the nutrition label mean?” “Is vaping really that bad?” “I love being active. How can I avoid getting hurt?” These are just a few of the relevant topics in these high-interest lessons!Featuring real-life scenarios and an easy-reading style, students learn about the consequences of eating food with no nutritional value, dieting, drinking, drugs, and more. They also learn about moderation and the benefits of eating a well-balanced diet, good grooming, and finding exercise that they enjoy.
STANDARDS-BASED READING & WRITING ACTIVITIES:
• Locate Information • Summarize • Generalize • Compare & Contrast • Cause & Effect • Form Opinions • Draw Conclusions • Main Idea • Make Inferences • Use Context Clues • Sequence • Determine Author’s Viewpoint • Analyze, Evaluate & Apply
Topics include:
• I’m so tired of acne. What can I do? • What is the difference between dieting and eating healthy? • What is good grooming? • What is the best exercise for me? • What does all that stuff on a nutrition label mean? • How much sleep do I need, and why? • What does it mean to listen to your body? • How can I tell if I’m a good weight for me? • Are taking drugs, drinking, and smoking really so bad?
Reading Level: Grades 3-4 Interest Level: Grades 6-12