Students use fine pincer grasps to string small beads onto flexible yarn, creating patterned jewelry and mastering precision alignment.
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 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 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 presentation and announcement deck detailing recent updates, programs, and upcoming initiatives within the Wellness department.
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.
Focuses on advanced periodization, specifically Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP), and the science of exercise selection to drive continued adaptation.
Technical mastery of the 'Big Three' (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) with emphasis on safety, setup, and heavy load mechanics.
Comprehensive review of Part 1 concepts and a practical skills audit to clear students for the advanced compound lifts of Part 2.
Transition from bodyweight to external resistance, focusing on barbell handling, safety rack setup, and maintaining primal mechanics under load.
Focuses on dynamic warm-ups, joint range of motion (mobility), and postural stability to prepare the body for external load and prevent injury.
Focuses on macronutrients, hydration, and timing strategies to fuel workouts and optimize recovery for high school athletes.
Introduction to major muscle groups, their technical origin/insertion points, and the biomechanics of muscle contractions (concentric, eccentric, isometric).