A high-energy physical education lesson where students simulate the respiratory systems of humans and fish through a fast-paced game of tag, exploring adaptations like lungs and gills.
A lesson exploring the physiological mechanisms of stress and the long-term consequences of chronic stress on various body systems, featuring DOK-leveled assessments.
Students explore how germs travel through the air during a sneeze and learn the importance of hygiene through detailed visual exploration.
A fun, interactive lesson for kindergarteners to learn how to properly cover their coughs and sneezes using the 'Elbow Pocket' and tissues. Students will identify germ-stopping behaviors through a hands-on sorting activity.
A lesson introducing 1st graders to Winter Olympic sports through identification, equipment matching, and creative expression.
A high-energy 60-minute tumbling lesson focused on intermediate to advanced floor skills including walkovers, handsprings, and aerials. Includes a comprehensive coach guide, visual drills, and a student progress tracker.
A 10-minute assembly for upper elementary students focusing on the impact of their choices on the school community and building a culture of respect.
A high-energy, visual 10-minute assembly focused on basic rules, safe hands, and kind words for younger students.
A Physical Education and Sports Medicine lesson exploring the psychological benefits of movement versus traditional exercise. Students analyze Jake Tyler's TEDx talk on depression and design a one-week movement plan focused on mental clarity and intention rather than physical metrics.
A parent workshop focused on identifying digital tools and community resources to improve family physical and mental health. Participants will explore wellness apps and set concrete goals for their families.
Students will distinguish between controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for mental illness through a video analysis and a 'Circle of Control' mapping activity.
Students explore the multifaceted causes of mental illness using the biopsychosocial model, mapping specific factors like genetics and environment to understand the complex interplay of human health.
A High School Health lesson exploring how social media trends like 'Slim Thick' and 'Thigh Gap' influence body image, featuring an analysis of 'Finsta' culture and a media literacy audit.
Students investigate the variance of the autism spectrum through video analysis and fictional case studies, challenging stereotypes and functioning labels.
Students differentiate between eustress and distress, analyze the biological mechanism of the HPA axis through a video, and conduct a self-experiment ('Cortisol Control Lab') to test meditation and movement as stress-reduction strategies.
A comprehensive 2-hour training focused on identifying emerging trends in prevention science and integrating them into evidence-based strategies to maximize community impact.
A movement-based physical health lesson where students investigate how different physical activities (aerobic, stretching, and breathing) impact their heart rate and perceived energy levels through 'Body Battery' stations.
A 30-minute introductory lesson on nutrition, focusing on food groups, distinguishing between nutrient-dense and 'sometimes' foods, and mastering portion sizes using the 'hand method'.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade lesson designed to help students maintain physical and mental energy during winter through indoor movement, mindfulness, and self-regulation strategies. Students will engage in high-energy movement missions and calming mindfulness exercises to stay alert and balanced.
A presentation and announcement deck detailing recent updates, programs, and upcoming initiatives within the Wellness department.
A sensitive and empowering lesson focused on teaching 2nd-grade students the essential 4-step safety rule for encountering a gun: Stop, Don't Touch, Run Away, and Tell a Grown-up.
A 30-minute introduction to personal safety for Pre-K students, focusing on body boundaries (the 'Safety Bubble') and identifying safe adults.
A comprehensive lesson on personal boundaries, body safety, and the importance of keeping private parts covered, using the Swimsuit Rule as a central framework.
Final synthesis project where students design, justify, and prepare to execute a personalized 4-week training cycle based on the curriculum principles.