This lesson explores the neurobiology of substance use, focusing on how alcohol and stimulants manipulate neurotransmitters in the Reward Pathway and the long-term consequences for the developing adolescent brain.
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.
A comprehensive guide to planning a health-focused essay on the impact of fast food, including brainstorming tools and structural outlines.
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.
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.
Students learn to design comprehensive emergency preparedness plans for a solo babysitting context. The lesson focuses on creating sequential action plans, evacuation strategies, and communication protocols for a babysitter working alone in a residential home.
This lesson examines the cardiovascular and pulmonary consequences of substance use, focusing on how stimulants and alcohol alter heart rhythm, blood pressure, and lung tissue integrity.
This lesson explores the chronic physical effects of alcohol use, specifically focusing on the progression of liver disease from fatty liver to cirrhosis and the overall impact of alcoholism on body systems.
This lesson explores the 'why' behind hygiene, focusing on social confidence, professional success, and community respect for high school students. It transitions from knowing the 'how' to implementing consistent daily routines.
This lesson focuses on weather-related precautions and water safety strategies specifically for infant, toddler, and preschool environments, covering active supervision and emergency protocols.
A final celebration showcase of skills learned throughout the course.
Applying skills to create a cohesive meal with limited ingredients.