A lesson exploring the physiological mechanisms of stress and the long-term consequences of chronic stress on various body systems, featuring DOK-leveled assessments.

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.

An intermediate jazzy pom dance routine set to 'Under the Sea', focusing on sharp motions, jazz technique, and high-energy performance.

A lesson exploring how suppressed emotions accumulate over time and the practical techniques for identifying and processing them to maintain mental health. Students will analyze scenarios of 'the accumulation effect' and apply daily check-in strategies.

A comprehensive health lesson exploring the biological and environmental origins of anxiety disorders, with a focus on distinguishing between GAD and Panic Disorder and understanding the reinforcement cycle of phobias.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, focusing on how diet influences neurotransmitter production and mood. Students will visualize the biological 'highway' and identify key food groups that optimize brain function.

A health lesson for high schoolers that challenges traditional body image messages by introducing "body image resilience" and the "instrument vs. ornament" framework. Students explore self-objectification through a TED talk and practical activities.

A high school health lesson focusing on the biological shift in brain control during addiction, using the 'Brain Train' metaphor to distinguish between the cortex and subcortex. Students engage with the Stroop Test to experience cognitive conflict before mapping how drugs hijack neural pathways.

A high school health lesson focused on debunking common myths surrounding dissociative disorders and mental health. Students analyze media influence, watch a targeted video, and create research-backed posters to replace stigma with clinical facts.

A high-performance psychology lesson for athletes and PE students exploring why 'over-thinking' mechanics leads to choking and how an external focus on targets improves consistency. Students participate in a live experiment to test internal vs. external focus theories.

A psychology and health lesson for high schoolers exploring why our brains are wired for negativity and how to 'train' for happiness through behavioral actions and social connection. Inspired by Katarina Blom's TEDx talk, students analyze evolutionary biology and the Harvard Study of Adult Development.

A media literacy lesson where students analyze how advertising promotes self-objectification and learn to 'disrupt' these messages by reframing the body as an 'instrument' rather than an 'ornament.' Students participate in a hands-on 'Ad-Busting' activity to rewrite the narrative of modern media.

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.

Students will identify and differentiate between public, self, and institutional stigma through a video analysis and a physical movement activity. The lesson focuses on understanding the impact of negative stereotypes and how to challenge them in a school environment.

Students explore the three types of mental health stigma (Public, Self, and Institutional) through video analysis and then design a targeted advocacy campaign to challenge these negative perceptions in their community.

Students will differentiate between supernatural/moral myths and the scientific Bio-Psycho-Social model of mental illness using video analysis and case studies.

This lesson explores complex mental health conditions like schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, focusing on destigmatization through clinical understanding and empathy. Students learn to distinguish between common myths and medical realities while practicing perspective-taking for those affected by these diagnoses.

A lesson for high school students focused on the impact of language on mental health stigma, teaching the transition from stigmatizing labels to person-first language.

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 focused on defining mental health stigma, analyzing cultural barriers to treatment, and researching the scientific causes of mental illness based on Sangu Delle's TED Talk.

Students analyze the biological impact of substances on the central nervous system, contrasting immediate sensations with long-term physiological damage and identifying healthy coping mechanisms.

A lesson for high schoolers focused on distinguishing between immediate coping mechanisms (quick fixes) and long-term stress management strategies (preventative maintenance) to build resilience.

Students will learn to distinguish between the five major anxiety disorders (OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and PTSD) by identifying unique symptoms and treatment methods through a video-guided investigation and a diagnostic case study activity.

A lesson for high school health focusing on identifying cognitive distortions like catastrophizing and self-sabotage, featuring the 'Thought Detective' worksheet and a slide-based investigation into the 'Mind Traps' of depression.

A high school advisory lesson focusing on identifying emotional and lifestyle control in relationships through the lens of the 'Sunshine' short film. Students will learn to distinguish between healthy boundaries and abusive behaviors.

A comprehensive lesson helping students distinguish between Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-eating Disorder through visual analysis, collaborative sorting, and reflective writing.

Students analyze the severe physical consequences of eating disorders beyond weight changes, using a video-guided activity to map internal and external damage on a human silhouette.

Students analyze the impact of social media on mental health, focusing on the 'curated life' vs. reality through Iskra Lawrence's TEDx talk. The lesson includes a Socratic seminar and a creative challenge to promote authenticity.

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 explore the optimism bias through Tali Sharot's TED talk, analyzing how our brains underestimate risks and overestimate positive outcomes, culminating in a 'parachute' strategy for safer health decisions.

A high school health lesson focusing on the intersection of substance use and sexual health decision-making, utilizing a Socratic Seminar and safety planning to help students navigate peer pressure and risk reduction.

Students investigate the variance of the autism spectrum through video analysis and fictional case studies, challenging stereotypes and functioning labels.

Students will analyze the gap between media portrayals and the medical reality of psychosis, identifying symptoms and refuting dangerous stereotypes through collaborative poster design.

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 presentation and announcement deck detailing recent updates, programs, and upcoming initiatives within the Wellness department.