Students explore the fundamentals of martial arts forms, focusing on directional movement (embusen) and the concept of 'fighting' imaginary opponents. They begin learning a basic beginner form to understand pattern memorization.
A quick and engaging lesson designed to help middle school students understand the importance of self-care and develop their own personalized routines for mental and physical well-being.
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 focused on identifying stressors and building a personalized self-care menu using evidence-based strategies from a health and wellness video. Students learn that self-care is an accessible, vital practice for mental health.
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.
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.
This lesson focuses on personal hygiene, sleep, and nutrition during puberty. Students watch an informative video and then design a realistic 24-hour self-care routine, incorporating essential habits like skin care, exercise, and adequate rest.
Students explore how physical activity triggers the release of endorphins, acting as a natural mood booster, and create a 'menu' of accessible ways to get moving.
Students will debunk health myths related to cost and access while designing a 1-day itinerary using only free or low-cost resources. The lesson centers on a video about the body-mind connection and the accessibility of healthy habits.
A lesson exploring the complex interplay between genetic blueprints and environmental influences on human health, specifically focusing on mental health as a case study. Students use a video-based T-chart and scenario brainstorming to understand how nature and nurture interact.
A health lesson for 7th-8th graders exploring the concept of decision fatigue and mental energy through the metaphor of a battery meter. Students will analyze their own daily energy levels and learn strategies to align high-stakes decisions with peak energy times.