This lesson explores how various media platforms shape public perception of mental health, focusing on a 2024 literature review. Students will analyze the impact of media portrayals on stigma, policy, and help-seeking behaviors across news and social media.

An eye-opening investigation into the health consequences, ethical dilemmas, and public health policies surrounding tobacco and nicotine use for 9th grade students.

This lesson introduces students to healthy sleep hygiene habits through a personalized self-assessment checklist and teacher-led discussion. It focuses on concrete, actionable steps for improving evening and bedtime routines.

A collection of materials for the Irondequoit Modified Unified Basketball Spring 2026 season, including schedules and promotional resources.

A concise 10-minute review of physical school safety expectations for 6th graders, focusing on 'See Something, Say Something' and reporting methods.

A comprehensive research unit where students investigate the biological mechanisms, classifications, and modern management strategies for diabetes.

Students step into the role of app developers to design a digital tool that supports mental health. They will identify a specific mental health challenge (stress, sleep, focus, or gratitude) and create a functional blueprint for their unique solution.

This lesson teaches middle schoolers about the dangers of nicotine, specifically vaping, while covering peer pressure refusal strategies and federal tobacco regulations. Students will analyze the laws that protect public health and practice social navigation skills.

A comprehensive one-hour coaching framework designed to synchronize a bowler's footwork with their arm swing. This lesson covers key timing drills from stationary releases to full approach mechanics.

Students synthesize their listening skills to create a concise oral or written summary of a wellness tip about physical activity.

Students explore the logical connections between a health recommendation and its supporting evidence in a tip about healthy snacking.

Students practice identifying multiple supporting details that answer 'how' or 'why' regarding stress management techniques.

Students learn to differentiate between the overarching topic (Main Idea) and the specific examples (Details) in a tip about sleep hygiene.

Students focus on 'listening for signals'—identifying specific keywords and vocabulary words in a 60-second wellness tip about hydration.

Students synthesize their learning from the unit by assembling a professional safety portfolio. They include hazard analyses, emergency plans, and reflective writing, followed by a peer review session to provide respectful feedback on their colleagues' work.