Students deconstruct the footwork required for an attack approach, focusing on the Left-Right-Left rhythm and the transition from horizontal momentum to vertical lift. The lesson emphasizes the explosive 'brake' step and vertical jump mechanics.
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 high school health lesson exploring the gut-brain connection, specifically how diet-induced inflammation affects neurotransmitter production and overall mood. Students analyze scientific evidence from a medical animation and design a nutrient-dense 1-day meal plan targeted at maximizing brain 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.
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 will evaluate how social media can both perpetuate and reduce mental health stigma and design their own advocacy campaign posts following expert guidelines.
Students investigate how nutrition influences their mental state by analyzing food's impact on energy and emotions, culminating in the design of a personal mood-food tracking system.
Students analyze the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies for stress, focusing on the long-term impacts of substances versus the benefits of physical activity.
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 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.
A comprehensive health lesson for grades 9-10 exploring Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Students analyze a video to distinguish clinical depression from normal sadness and create a dual-themed infographic comparing the two disorders using specific symptoms and visual metaphors.
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.
Students will identify how the central nervous system responds to stress and how drugs like alcohol, stimulants, and opioids interfere with natural biological processes and homeostasis. The lesson culminates in a collaborative medical report activity analyzing stimulant-induced physiological changes.
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 high school health lesson designed to de-stigmatize psychosis by exploring its medical, psychiatric, and substance-induced causes. Students contrast common stereotypes with clinical definitions and identify the biological nature of these symptoms.
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 explore the boundary between common eating habits and clinical eating disorders, focusing on diagnostic criteria like distress and dysfunction through a spectrum-based activity and video analysis.