Daily hygiene, hydration, and sleep routines paired with strategies for disease and injury prevention. Builds skills in health decision-making, body awareness, and self-advocacy to support lifelong well-being.
Students explore how germs travel through the air during a sneeze and learn the importance of hygiene through detailed visual exploration.
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 comprehensive lesson for 5th graders on puberty hygiene, focusing on the biological changes that cause body odor and acne, featuring a 'toiletry bag' design activity.
Students investigate common myths and facts about puberty, focusing on acne, body odor, and body hair. Through a video-guided discussion and a creative poster activity, they learn the biological realities of hygiene and the importance of personal choice in grooming.
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.
An introductory lesson for 4th graders to normalize body changes during puberty, focusing on hygiene, acne, and personal choice through a humorous and supportive lens.
A team-building culinary challenge inspired by the "Chopped" competition style, designed to foster cooperation, creativity, and kitchen safety skills.
An outdoor exploration where students discover the essential needs of human babies through a nature-themed scavenger hunt, connecting biological needs to environmental metaphors.
A comprehensive lesson plan and set of resources for teaching elementary students about dental hygiene, focusing on cavity prevention, proper technique, and nutrition.
A fun and engaging lesson for kindergarteners about the importance of body cleanliness, featuring the Sparkle Squad characters. Students learn about handwashing, bathing, and brushing teeth through visual aids and interactive activities.
A comprehensive lesson exploring the five human sense organs, their functions, and essential care practices to maintain sensory health.
Teaches the final steps of hygiene: applying lotion, deodorant, and smelling good to complete the 'Fresh Agent' transformation.
Covers the mechanics of a proper shower, including hair washing and body scrubbing, framed as a 'Power Wash' operation.
Focuses on the importance of brushing and flossing, using high-speed 'Dental Defense' missions to build consistent morning and night habits.
A fun, interactive dental hygiene lesson for Pre-K and Kindergarten students that uses the 'Mouth Monsters' concept to teach the importance of brushing and proper technique. Students will learn through a story, a catchy song, and hands-on practice.
Explores identifying feelings, practicing empathy, and building positive friendships. Aligned with NJ Standard 2.4.P.A.1 and 2.4.P.A.2.
Introduces fire safety, personal space, and recognizing community helpers who keep us safe. Aligned with NJ Standard 2.1.P.D.1 and 2.1.P.D.2.
Focuses on personal hygiene, proper handwashing techniques, and dental health to prevent the spread of germs. Aligned with NJ Standard 2.1.P.A.1.
Students in Pre-K to Grade 3 learn essential cold and flu prevention strategies through the 'Sneeze Shield' technique, interactive storytelling, and germ-stopping habits.
A visual assessment focused on food safety practices in a café or kitchen environment, featuring illustrated questions and answer choices to support student comprehension.
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.
This lesson explores the biological and psychological links between daily habits—such as diet, exercise, and screen time—and brain function. Students will watch a video on brain health, categorize habits into 'Brain Fuel' or 'Brain Drain,' and set a personal goal for the week.
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.
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).
Covers the mechanics of the Push, Pull, Lunge, and Carry patterns, focusing on postural integrity and multi-planar movement.
Focuses on the mechanics of the Squat and Hinge patterns, establishing the foundation for lower body power and structural health.
Focuses on weight room safety, professional etiquette, and the critical mechanics of spotting to ensure a safe training environment.
Planning and organizational resources for the 16-week Iron Academy curriculum, including the master week-by-week outline.
Ferramentas de registro diário para monitorar a ingestão de água, qualidade do sono, níveis de energia e consistência no plano alimentar.
O guia completo de refeições para os 30 dias, incluindo receitas detalhadas para café da manhã, almoço, jantar e lanches saudáveis.
Orientações essenciais sobre como organizar a cozinha, preparar refeições em lote (batch cooking) e escolher os melhores ingredientes para potencializar a queima de gordura.
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 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.
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 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.
A comprehensive health lesson for middle school students exploring the biological and psychological dangers of crash dieting versus sustainable health, centered around a classic Full House video clip.
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 movement-based physical health lesson where students investigate how different physical activities (aerobic, stretching, and breathing) impact their heart rate and perceived energy levels through 'Body Battery' stations.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade lesson designed to help students maintain physical and mental energy during winter through indoor movement, mindfulness, and self-regulation strategies. Students will engage in high-energy movement missions and calming mindfulness exercises to stay alert and balanced.
A presentation and announcement deck detailing recent updates, programs, and upcoming initiatives within the Wellness department.
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.
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 fun and engaging lesson that uses catchy songs and relatable stories to teach students how to stay safe in school hallways, classrooms, and playgrounds.
A foundational lesson for Pre-K students to learn about personal space, gentle touch, and safe movement during playtime and hallway transitions. Through a social story and interactive sorting, students practice making 'safe body' choices.
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 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 explore the connection between daily habits and mental health through the lens of bipolar disorder, focusing on the "Wellness Wheel" as a tool for stability and practicing empathy for those with invisible illnesses.
A high-impact 30-minute lesson for 11th graders that explores the neurological link between sleep and academic performance, debunking the 'all-nighter' myth and providing practical tools for a sleep-supportive study plan.
A 30-minute lesson for 10th graders exploring the physiological and psychological links between sleep and stress, featuring a hormone tug-of-war explanation and practical relaxation strategies.
A 30-minute lesson for 9th graders on the science of sleep, covering circadian rhythms, sleep cycles, and the impact of sleep on memory and learning. Students will design a personalized sleep routine to improve their academic and athletic performance.
Explores the social and environmental consequences of substance use in school and guides students through a restorative reflection process for re-entry.
Focuses on the physiological and neurological impact of nicotine, vapes, and THC on the developing teenage brain and body.
Students learn how to fuel their bodies and keep them moving while mastering the art of rest and emotional balance. Includes interactive discussions, goal-setting, and practical habit-building activities.
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 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 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.
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 will distinguish between controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for mental illness through a video analysis and a 'Circle of Control' mapping activity.
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.
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 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 comprehensive lesson helping students distinguish between Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-eating Disorder through visual analysis, collaborative sorting, and reflective writing.
Students will identify barriers to effective STI prevention and brainstorm practical solutions to overcome them through a video analysis and a collaborative poster project.
A lesson for 9th-10th grade students on navigating difficult conversations about sexual health, focusing on negotiating safer sex practices and discussing STI history.
A 7th-grade Health lesson focused on reducing mental health stigma by comparing the causes and treatments of mental illnesses to physical health conditions like diabetes. Students analyze a video and create a Venn Diagram to identify shared biological roots while highlighting the disparity in social reactions.
A lesson for health class examining how mental self-perception and negative self-talk trigger the body's stress response, impacting physical wellness. Students learn about cortisol and create a personal 'First Aid Kit' of actionable self-esteem boosters.
Students will analyze the impact of stigma on mental health treatment seeking and develop strategies to reduce it, using the 'Black Dog' metaphor and clinical evidence.
This lesson challenges common stereotypes about eating disorders, specifically focusing on the misconception that physical appearance (weight) is the primary indicator of a disorder. Students will analyze video content, participate in discussions about diagnostic stigma, and create PSA posters to promote awareness of the 'invisible' nature of mental health conditions.
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.
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.
A comprehensive lesson on personal boundaries, body safety, and the importance of keeping private parts covered, using the Swimsuit Rule as a central framework.
A comprehensive health lesson for high schoolers to develop a personalized digital mental health safety plan using the 'Pocket Peace' framework. Students analyze the importance of digital accessibility during emergencies and use a 9-point checklist to create a crisis plan directly on their devices.
A lesson focused on identifying symptoms of illness and effectively communicating those symptoms to trusted adults at home or school using clear language and sentence starters.
A comprehensive 45-minute lesson for Kindergarteners to learn about body safety, trusted adults, and the difference between safe and unsafe touches. Students will learn to recognize their body's 'Uh-Oh' signals and identify people they can talk to.
A quick, high-impact lesson designed to teach middle schoolers about Multiple Sclerosis through the lens of a 'signal scramble' in the nervous system. Students learn about myelin, global statistics, and the invisible nature of the disease.
