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Nutrition

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Essential food groups, nutrient functions, and balanced meal planning. Develops skills for interpreting nutrition labels and adopting lifelong healthy eating patterns.

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Nutrition BasicsEssential macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals necessary for growth, energy, and disease prevention. Examines food groups, hydration, and the interpretation of nutrition labels.
Food GroupsClassification of the five major food groups and their specific contributions to physical growth and energy levels. Examines portion sizes and balanced meal planning using current dietary guidelines.
Balanced MealsEssential food groups, macronutrient distribution, and portion sizing for optimal physiological function. Guides students in constructing nutritionally complete plates using established dietary frameworks.
Healthy Eating HabitsNutrient density, food group identification, and the long-term impact of hydration on physical health. Equips learners with portion control techniques and label-reading skills for informed dietary decision-making.
Reading Food LabelsIdentification of serving sizes, percent daily values, and macronutrient content on standardized nutrition facts panels. Equips students to analyze ingredient lists for hidden sugars, allergens, and artificial additives.
Sequence
Kitchen Chemists Lesson Plan
Plate Power Slides
Grocery Goal Worksheet
Snack Smart Task Cards

Body and World Basics

A functional biology curriculum designed for life skills students, focusing on practical knowledge of nutrition, personal hygiene, and environmental stewardship through hands-on activities and visual aids.

EE

Erin Esswein

Special Education Teacher
2/12
Sequence
Mindful Eating Teacher Guide
Mood Food Worksheet
Brain Fuel Slides

Mood Food Connection

A lesson sequence exploring the biological and psychological links between diet and mental wellbeing, focusing on how different foods impact mood, energy levels, and long-term mental clarity.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
2/5
Sequence
Iron Academy Master Outline

Iron Academy Weight Training

A comprehensive 16-week weight training curriculum divided into two parts: 'Part 1: The Human Engine' (Weeks 1-8) focusing on movement patterns, bodyweight mastery, and anatomy; and 'Part 2: The Iron Forge' (Weeks 9-16) focusing on advanced compound lifts, training science, and independent program design. Includes nutrition for performance and comprehensive classroom activities.

RD

Rebecca Del Nigro

General Education Teacher
2/4
Sequence
Macronutrient Mastery Slides
Nutrient Detective Worksheet
Nutrition Consultant Teacher Guide 1

Balanced Plate Consultants

Students act as nutrition consultants to design personalized meal plans. They analyze macronutrient roles, calculate metabolic rates, master portion control, and adapt plans for dietary constraints like allergies and budgets.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Sources Slides
Macro Lab Report Worksheet
Fueling Instruction Guide

Metabolic Blueprints

A comprehensive high school unit focusing on the physiological and mathematical aspects of nutrition. Students will learn to calculate metabolic needs, analyze macronutrient density, and design personalized meal plans for various physiological profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
The Numbers Game Slides
Math of Munchies Worksheet
The Numbers Game Teacher Guide

Label Detectives

Students move beyond basic identification of nutritional data to critically evaluate the relationship between front-of-package marketing and back-of-package realities through quantitative analysis and chemical investigation.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel and Function Slides
Fuel Mapper Worksheet
Fuel Talk Teacher Guide

Fuel and Function Sequence

This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the science of macronutrients and meal planning. Students will move from understanding the biological roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to analyzing portion sizes, decoding nutrition labels, and finally designing customized meal plans for diverse lifestyle profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Your Engine Slides
Macro Mission Worksheet

Fueling the Future

Students transition from understanding basic food groups to applying nutritional science in real-world scenarios. The unit covers macronutrients, portion control, label reading, and activity-based needs, culminating in a meal plan design project.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Lab Slides
Density Detective Worksheet
Nutrient Density Guide

Fuel and Function

A comprehensive 10th-grade nutrition unit that transitions students from food identification to sophisticated biochemical analysis of nutrient density, caloric needs, and physiological optimization through meal planning.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Macronutrient Profiles Slides
Macronutrient Map Worksheet
Fueling the Machine Teacher Guide

Nutrient Composition Analysis

A comprehensive nutrition unit for 9th-grade Health & PE that moves from biochemical analysis of macronutrients to practical meal planning and metabolic calculation. Students evaluate food groups, portion sizes, and modern dietary trends to design personalized nutrition plans.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Food Group Slides
Silent Sorting Guide
Food Group Decoder Worksheet

Fueling Your Future

This sequence guides students through an in-depth exploration of the five major food groups and their specific physiological benefits for the adolescent body. Students progress from identifying food classifications to analyzing food labels and caloric density, culminating in the creation of a balanced, 3-day meal plan tailored to specific energy needs.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Disease Detectives Slides
Disease Detectives Worksheet
Disease Detectives Answer Key

Habit Architects

This high school health sequence explores the cumulative impact of daily habits—sleep, stress management, nutrition, and hygiene—on chronic disease prevention. Students analyze the biological mechanisms of immunity and lifestyle-related illness to design a personalized prevention blueprint for long-term health.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Little Brain Habits Teacher Guide
Happy Brain Slides
Healthy Choices Sorting Game Activity

Brain Boosters

A comprehensive sequence exploring brain health and decision-making across two developmental stages: early childhood foundations and adolescent critical thinking. Students learn how everyday choices—from food and play to substance use—impact brain development and long-term well-being.

PB

Patricia Bailey

Behavior Interventionist
4/14/25
Sequence
Mind and Mood Worksheet
Mind and Mood Slides
Mind and Mood Teacher Guide
Vitality Vault Unit Plan

Vitality Vault health unit

A comprehensive 4-week high school health unit covering mental health, nutrition, substance use, and sexual health. Students analyze health behaviors, influence, and prevention strategies to promote lifelong well-being.

K

kpederson

Social Studies Teacher
3/27
Sequence
Heart Smarts Teacher Guide
Heart Smarts Slides
EI Explorer Handout
Heart Smarts Teacher Guide
EI Explorer Handout

Blueprint for Balance

A three-part developmental series exploring Emotional Intelligence and its role within the four dimensions of holistic health: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual.

KG

Kate Goodwin

English Language Arts Teacher
2/16
Sequence
Kitchen Chemists Lesson Plan
Plate Power Slides
Grocery Goal Worksheet
Snack Smart Task Cards

Body and World Basics

A functional biology curriculum designed for life skills students, focusing on practical knowledge of nutrition, personal hygiene, and environmental stewardship through hands-on activities and visual aids.

EE

Erin Esswein

Special Education Teacher
2/12
Sequence
Iron Academy Master Outline

Iron Academy Weight Training

A comprehensive 16-week weight training curriculum divided into two parts: 'Part 1: The Human Engine' (Weeks 1-8) focusing on movement patterns, bodyweight mastery, and anatomy; and 'Part 2: The Iron Forge' (Weeks 9-16) focusing on advanced compound lifts, training science, and independent program design. Includes nutrition for performance and comprehensive classroom activities.

RD

Rebecca Del Nigro

General Education Teacher
2/4
Sequence
Macronutrient Mastery Slides
Nutrient Detective Worksheet
Nutrition Consultant Teacher Guide 1

Balanced Plate Consultants

Students act as nutrition consultants to design personalized meal plans. They analyze macronutrient roles, calculate metabolic rates, master portion control, and adapt plans for dietary constraints like allergies and budgets.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Sources Slides
Macro Lab Report Worksheet
Fueling Instruction Guide

Metabolic Blueprints

A comprehensive high school unit focusing on the physiological and mathematical aspects of nutrition. Students will learn to calculate metabolic needs, analyze macronutrient density, and design personalized meal plans for various physiological profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
The Numbers Game Slides
Math of Munchies Worksheet
The Numbers Game Teacher Guide

Label Detectives

Students move beyond basic identification of nutritional data to critically evaluate the relationship between front-of-package marketing and back-of-package realities through quantitative analysis and chemical investigation.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel and Function Slides
Fuel Mapper Worksheet
Fuel Talk Teacher Guide

Fuel and Function Sequence

This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the science of macronutrients and meal planning. Students will move from understanding the biological roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to analyzing portion sizes, decoding nutrition labels, and finally designing customized meal plans for diverse lifestyle profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Your Engine Slides
Macro Mission Worksheet

Fueling the Future

Students transition from understanding basic food groups to applying nutritional science in real-world scenarios. The unit covers macronutrients, portion control, label reading, and activity-based needs, culminating in a meal plan design project.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Lab Slides
Density Detective Worksheet
Nutrient Density Guide

Fuel and Function

A comprehensive 10th-grade nutrition unit that transitions students from food identification to sophisticated biochemical analysis of nutrient density, caloric needs, and physiological optimization through meal planning.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Macronutrient Profiles Slides
Macronutrient Map Worksheet
Fueling the Machine Teacher Guide

Nutrient Composition Analysis

A comprehensive nutrition unit for 9th-grade Health & PE that moves from biochemical analysis of macronutrients to practical meal planning and metabolic calculation. Students evaluate food groups, portion sizes, and modern dietary trends to design personalized nutrition plans.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Food Group Slides
Silent Sorting Guide
Food Group Decoder Worksheet

Fueling Your Future

This sequence guides students through an in-depth exploration of the five major food groups and their specific physiological benefits for the adolescent body. Students progress from identifying food classifications to analyzing food labels and caloric density, culminating in the creation of a balanced, 3-day meal plan tailored to specific energy needs.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Disease Detectives Slides
Disease Detectives Worksheet
Disease Detectives Answer Key

Habit Architects

This high school health sequence explores the cumulative impact of daily habits—sleep, stress management, nutrition, and hygiene—on chronic disease prevention. Students analyze the biological mechanisms of immunity and lifestyle-related illness to design a personalized prevention blueprint for long-term health.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Influencer Project Plan Teacher Guide
Campaign Launch Slides
Storyboard Draft Sheet Handout

Become a Fitness Influencer

A multi-session Tier 2 group project where 9th graders collaborate to create short video campaigns promoting nutrition and exercise, developing media literacy and leadership skills.

MC

Martha Covington

General Education Teacher
6/24/25
Sequence
Kitchen Safety Lesson Plan
Flavor and Hygiene Slides

Flavor of Health

A comprehensive high school health sequence where students master kitchen safety, hygiene, and nutrition through a hands-on cooking project. Students research recipes, analyze nutritional content, and showcase their culinary skills in a healthy meal presentation.

EH

Emma Hales

General Education Teacher
5/19/25
Sequence
Mind and Mood Worksheet
Mind and Mood Slides
Mind and Mood Teacher Guide
Vitality Vault Unit Plan

Vitality Vault health unit

A comprehensive 4-week high school health unit covering mental health, nutrition, substance use, and sexual health. Students analyze health behaviors, influence, and prevention strategies to promote lifelong well-being.

K

kpederson

Social Studies Teacher
3/27
Sequence
Supplement Facilitation Guide
Supplement Sleuth Slides
Sleuth Checklist Reference
Reliability Radar Handout
Supplement Source Bank Handout
Source Investigation Cards

Supplement Safety Express

A 2-day condensed unit for 10th-grade sports nutrition focused on identifying industry "Red Flags" and expert consensus for supplement safety. Students complete a digital Label Hunt and a final synthesis assessment to demonstrate mastery.

EF

Elizabeth Fulks

Other
3/22
Sequence
Instructional Blueprint Guide
Power Up Presentation Slides
Sleep Tracker Worksheet
Grownup Sleep Guide

Rest Revolution

A comprehensive unit designed to help students understand the science of sleep, identify personal sleep barriers, and implement effective sleep hygiene habits for better physical and mental well-being.

J

jdzubin

Behavior Interventionist
3/2
Sequence
Wellness Wheel Slides
Wellness Wheel Lesson Plan
Wellness Ripple Cards
Hero Identity Card Worksheet
Scenario Logs Answer Key

Vibrant Vitality

An exploration of personal health and wellness, moving from defining health to implementing sustainable healthy habits.

JP

JENNIFER PAGE

Physical Education Teacher
2/13
Sequence
Kitchen Chemists Lesson Plan
Plate Power Slides
Grocery Goal Worksheet
Snack Smart Task Cards

Body and World Basics

A functional biology curriculum designed for life skills students, focusing on practical knowledge of nutrition, personal hygiene, and environmental stewardship through hands-on activities and visual aids.

EE

Erin Esswein

Special Education Teacher
2/12
Sequence
Mindful Eating Teacher Guide
Mood Food Worksheet
Brain Fuel Slides

Mood Food Connection

A lesson sequence exploring the biological and psychological links between diet and mental wellbeing, focusing on how different foods impact mood, energy levels, and long-term mental clarity.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
2/5
Sequence
Iron Academy Master Outline

Iron Academy Weight Training

A comprehensive 16-week weight training curriculum divided into two parts: 'Part 1: The Human Engine' (Weeks 1-8) focusing on movement patterns, bodyweight mastery, and anatomy; and 'Part 2: The Iron Forge' (Weeks 9-16) focusing on advanced compound lifts, training science, and independent program design. Includes nutrition for performance and comprehensive classroom activities.

RD

Rebecca Del Nigro

General Education Teacher
2/4
Sequence
Buzz Hunt Slides
Caffeine Audit Worksheet
Caffeine Investigation Teacher Guide

Buzz Kill

A comprehensive investigation into caffeine consumption, marketing tactics, and physiological effects, designed to transform 7th-grade students into critical analysts of the energy drink industry.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Macronutrient Mastery Slides
Nutrient Detective Worksheet
Nutrition Consultant Teacher Guide 1

Balanced Plate Consultants

Students act as nutrition consultants to design personalized meal plans. They analyze macronutrient roles, calculate metabolic rates, master portion control, and adapt plans for dietary constraints like allergies and budgets.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Sources Slides
Macro Lab Report Worksheet
Fueling Instruction Guide

Metabolic Blueprints

A comprehensive high school unit focusing on the physiological and mathematical aspects of nutrition. Students will learn to calculate metabolic needs, analyze macronutrient density, and design personalized meal plans for various physiological profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
The Numbers Game Slides
Math of Munchies Worksheet
The Numbers Game Teacher Guide

Label Detectives

Students move beyond basic identification of nutritional data to critically evaluate the relationship between front-of-package marketing and back-of-package realities through quantitative analysis and chemical investigation.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Anatomy of a Label Slides
Label Investigator Facilitation Guide
Serving Size Sabotage Worksheet

Label Lab Nutrition Decoded

A comprehensive 9th Grade Health sequence that transforms students into nutritional auditors. Students learn to deconstruct the Nutrition Facts panel, identify hidden ingredients, debunk marketing claims, and apply Percent Daily Values to real-world scenarios through a forensic lab aesthetic.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Serving Size Secret Slides
Portion Patrol Lesson Guide
Serving Size Slip-Up Worksheet

Label Lab Decoding Nutrition

A comprehensive health sequence where students become nutritional detectives, learning to decode nutrition facts and ingredient lists to make informed dietary choices in a marketing-driven world.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel and Function Slides
Fuel Mapper Worksheet
Fuel Talk Teacher Guide

Fuel and Function Sequence

This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the science of macronutrients and meal planning. Students will move from understanding the biological roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to analyzing portion sizes, decoding nutrition labels, and finally designing customized meal plans for diverse lifestyle profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Your Engine Slides
Macro Mission Worksheet

Fueling the Future

Students transition from understanding basic food groups to applying nutritional science in real-world scenarios. The unit covers macronutrients, portion control, label reading, and activity-based needs, culminating in a meal plan design project.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Lab Slides
Density Detective Worksheet
Nutrient Density Guide

Fuel and Function

A comprehensive 10th-grade nutrition unit that transitions students from food identification to sophisticated biochemical analysis of nutrient density, caloric needs, and physiological optimization through meal planning.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Macronutrient Profiles Slides
Macronutrient Map Worksheet
Fueling the Machine Teacher Guide

Nutrient Composition Analysis

A comprehensive nutrition unit for 9th-grade Health & PE that moves from biochemical analysis of macronutrients to practical meal planning and metabolic calculation. Students evaluate food groups, portion sizes, and modern dietary trends to design personalized nutrition plans.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Food Group Slides
Silent Sorting Guide
Food Group Decoder Worksheet

Fueling Your Future

This sequence guides students through an in-depth exploration of the five major food groups and their specific physiological benefits for the adolescent body. Students progress from identifying food classifications to analyzing food labels and caloric density, culminating in the creation of a balanced, 3-day meal plan tailored to specific energy needs.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Body Coolant Slides
Water Works Lab Report
Hydration Science Guide

Hydration Performance Project

This sequence investigates the biological necessity of water and the physiological consequences of fluid imbalance, moving from biological mechanisms to practical application and personalized hydration planning.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Body Flow Slides
Body Flow Worksheet

Hydration Performance Sequence

Students investigate the critical role of water in maintaining homeostasis and maximizing physical performance. They explore physiological mechanisms, analyze dehydration symptoms through case studies, compare water with electrolyte beverages, and design personalized hydration strategies.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Supplement Facilitation Guide
Supplement Sleuth Slides
Sleuth Checklist Reference
Reliability Radar Handout
Supplement Source Bank Handout
Source Investigation Cards

Supplement Safety Express

A 2-day condensed unit for 10th-grade sports nutrition focused on identifying industry "Red Flags" and expert consensus for supplement safety. Students complete a digital Label Hunt and a final synthesis assessment to demonstrate mastery.

EF

Elizabeth Fulks

Other
3/22
Sequence
Kitchen Chemists Lesson Plan
Plate Power Slides
Grocery Goal Worksheet
Snack Smart Task Cards

Body and World Basics

A functional biology curriculum designed for life skills students, focusing on practical knowledge of nutrition, personal hygiene, and environmental stewardship through hands-on activities and visual aids.

EE

Erin Esswein

Special Education Teacher
2/12
Sequence
Buzz Hunt Slides
Caffeine Audit Worksheet
Caffeine Investigation Teacher Guide

Buzz Kill

A comprehensive investigation into caffeine consumption, marketing tactics, and physiological effects, designed to transform 7th-grade students into critical analysts of the energy drink industry.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Legal Maze Slides
Legal Decoder Worksheet

Clear Head Cannabis Awareness

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 7th-grade students exploring the legal, physical, and safety implications of cannabis use, focusing on harm reduction and health literacy.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Macronutrient Mastery Slides
Nutrient Detective Worksheet
Nutrition Consultant Teacher Guide 1

Balanced Plate Consultants

Students act as nutrition consultants to design personalized meal plans. They analyze macronutrient roles, calculate metabolic rates, master portion control, and adapt plans for dietary constraints like allergies and budgets.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
The Numbers Game Slides
Math of Munchies Worksheet
The Numbers Game Teacher Guide

Label Detectives

Students move beyond basic identification of nutritional data to critically evaluate the relationship between front-of-package marketing and back-of-package realities through quantitative analysis and chemical investigation.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Anatomy of a Label Slides
Label Investigator Facilitation Guide
Serving Size Sabotage Worksheet

Label Lab Nutrition Decoded

A comprehensive 9th Grade Health sequence that transforms students into nutritional auditors. Students learn to deconstruct the Nutrition Facts panel, identify hidden ingredients, debunk marketing claims, and apply Percent Daily Values to real-world scenarios through a forensic lab aesthetic.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Portion Patrol Teacher Guide
Portion Patrol Slides
Serving Size Math Worksheet

Label Detective Agency

A comprehensive 8th-grade sequence that transforms students into 'Nutrition Detectives.' Students learn to look past front-of-package marketing by mastering serving size math, interpreting % Daily Values, identifying hidden sugars, evaluating additives/allergens, and critiquing health claims to make evidence-based dietary choices.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Serving Size Trap Slides
Serving Size Trap Teacher Guide
Math of Munching Worksheet

Label Detective Agency

A 5-lesson inquiry-based sequence for 7th graders to master the art of reading and interpreting Nutrition Facts panels. Students progress from basic serving size math to analyzing complex ingredient lists and conducting comparative nutritional audits.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Serving Size Secret Slides
Portion Patrol Lesson Guide
Serving Size Slip-Up Worksheet

Label Lab Decoding Nutrition

A comprehensive health sequence where students become nutritional detectives, learning to decode nutrition facts and ingredient lists to make informed dietary choices in a marketing-driven world.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel and Function Slides
Fuel Mapper Worksheet
Fuel Talk Teacher Guide

Fuel and Function Sequence

This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the science of macronutrients and meal planning. Students will move from understanding the biological roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to analyzing portion sizes, decoding nutrition labels, and finally designing customized meal plans for diverse lifestyle profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Your Engine Slides
Macro Mission Worksheet

Fueling the Future

Students transition from understanding basic food groups to applying nutritional science in real-world scenarios. The unit covers macronutrients, portion control, label reading, and activity-based needs, culminating in a meal plan design project.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Food Group Slides
Silent Sorting Guide
Food Group Decoder Worksheet

Fueling Your Future

This sequence guides students through an in-depth exploration of the five major food groups and their specific physiological benefits for the adolescent body. Students progress from identifying food classifications to analyzing food labels and caloric density, culminating in the creation of a balanced, 3-day meal plan tailored to specific energy needs.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Body Coolant Slides
Water Works Lab Report
Hydration Science Guide

Hydration Performance Project

This sequence investigates the biological necessity of water and the physiological consequences of fluid imbalance, moving from biological mechanisms to practical application and personalized hydration planning.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Body Flow Slides
Body Flow Worksheet

Hydration Performance Sequence

Students investigate the critical role of water in maintaining homeostasis and maximizing physical performance. They explore physiological mechanisms, analyze dehydration symptoms through case studies, compare water with electrolyte beverages, and design personalized hydration strategies.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Longevity Blueprint Worksheet
Longevity Blueprint Slides

Blueprint for Longevity

This sequence explores the prevention of chronic, non-communicable diseases through lifestyle management. Students analyze the cumulative impact of daily habits—such as sleep, nutrition, and stress management—on long-term health and develop personalized strategies to mitigate their specific risk factors.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Disease Detectives Slides
Disease Detectives Worksheet
Disease Detectives Answer Key

Habit Architects

This high school health sequence explores the cumulative impact of daily habits—sleep, stress management, nutrition, and hygiene—on chronic disease prevention. Students analyze the biological mechanisms of immunity and lifestyle-related illness to design a personalized prevention blueprint for long-term health.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Germ Habit Slides
Disease Detective Worksheet
Germ Habit Teacher Guide

Vitality Blueprint

This sequence explores the prevention of non-communicable, chronic diseases through lifestyle choices, shifting focus from germs to long-term habits. Students analyze nutrition, sleep, activity, and stress to create a personalized wellness plan for lifelong health.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Mind and Mood Worksheet
Mind and Mood Slides
Mind and Mood Teacher Guide
Vitality Vault Unit Plan

Vitality Vault health unit

A comprehensive 4-week high school health unit covering mental health, nutrition, substance use, and sexual health. Students analyze health behaviors, influence, and prevention strategies to promote lifelong well-being.

K

kpederson

Social Studies Teacher
3/27
Sequence
Supplement Facilitation Guide
Supplement Sleuth Slides
Sleuth Checklist Reference
Reliability Radar Handout
Supplement Source Bank Handout
Source Investigation Cards

Supplement Safety Express

A 2-day condensed unit for 10th-grade sports nutrition focused on identifying industry "Red Flags" and expert consensus for supplement safety. Students complete a digital Label Hunt and a final synthesis assessment to demonstrate mastery.

EF

Elizabeth Fulks

Other
3/22
Sequence
Heart Smarts Teacher Guide
Heart Smarts Slides
EI Explorer Handout
Heart Smarts Teacher Guide
EI Explorer Handout

Blueprint for Balance

A three-part developmental series exploring Emotional Intelligence and its role within the four dimensions of holistic health: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual.

KG

Kate Goodwin

English Language Arts Teacher
2/16
Sequence
Wellness Wheel Slides
Wellness Wheel Lesson Plan
Wellness Ripple Cards
Hero Identity Card Worksheet
Scenario Logs Answer Key

Vibrant Vitality

An exploration of personal health and wellness, moving from defining health to implementing sustainable healthy habits.

JP

JENNIFER PAGE

Physical Education Teacher
2/13
Sequence
Kitchen Chemists Lesson Plan
Plate Power Slides
Grocery Goal Worksheet
Snack Smart Task Cards

Body and World Basics

A functional biology curriculum designed for life skills students, focusing on practical knowledge of nutrition, personal hygiene, and environmental stewardship through hands-on activities and visual aids.

EE

Erin Esswein

Special Education Teacher
2/12
Sequence
Mindful Eating Teacher Guide
Mood Food Worksheet
Brain Fuel Slides

Mood Food Connection

A lesson sequence exploring the biological and psychological links between diet and mental wellbeing, focusing on how different foods impact mood, energy levels, and long-term mental clarity.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
2/5
Sequence
Iron Academy Master Outline

Iron Academy Weight Training

A comprehensive 16-week weight training curriculum divided into two parts: 'Part 1: The Human Engine' (Weeks 1-8) focusing on movement patterns, bodyweight mastery, and anatomy; and 'Part 2: The Iron Forge' (Weeks 9-16) focusing on advanced compound lifts, training science, and independent program design. Includes nutrition for performance and comprehensive classroom activities.

RD

Rebecca Del Nigro

General Education Teacher
2/4
Sequence
Buzz Hunt Slides
Caffeine Audit Worksheet
Caffeine Investigation Teacher Guide

Buzz Kill

A comprehensive investigation into caffeine consumption, marketing tactics, and physiological effects, designed to transform 7th-grade students into critical analysts of the energy drink industry.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Macronutrient Mastery Slides
Nutrient Detective Worksheet
Nutrition Consultant Teacher Guide 1

Balanced Plate Consultants

Students act as nutrition consultants to design personalized meal plans. They analyze macronutrient roles, calculate metabolic rates, master portion control, and adapt plans for dietary constraints like allergies and budgets.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel Sources Slides
Macro Lab Report Worksheet
Fueling Instruction Guide

Metabolic Blueprints

A comprehensive high school unit focusing on the physiological and mathematical aspects of nutrition. Students will learn to calculate metabolic needs, analyze macronutrient density, and design personalized meal plans for various physiological profiles.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
The Numbers Game Slides
Math of Munchies Worksheet
The Numbers Game Teacher Guide

Label Detectives

Students move beyond basic identification of nutritional data to critically evaluate the relationship between front-of-package marketing and back-of-package realities through quantitative analysis and chemical investigation.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Serving Size Secret Slides
Portion Patrol Lesson Guide
Serving Size Slip-Up Worksheet

Label Lab Decoding Nutrition

A comprehensive health sequence where students become nutritional detectives, learning to decode nutrition facts and ingredient lists to make informed dietary choices in a marketing-driven world.

Lenny Avatar
Lenny
1/17
Sequence
Fuel and Function Slides
Fuel Mapper Worksheet
Fuel Talk Teacher Guide

Fuel and Function Sequence

This sequence guides 9th-grade students through the science of macronutrients and meal planning. Students will move from understanding the biological roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to analyzing portion sizes, decoding nutrition labels, and finally designing customized meal plans for diverse lifestyle profiles.

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Fuel Your Engine Slides
Macro Mission Worksheet

Fueling the Future

Students transition from understanding basic food groups to applying nutritional science in real-world scenarios. The unit covers macronutrients, portion control, label reading, and activity-based needs, culminating in a meal plan design project.

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Fuel Lab Slides
Density Detective Worksheet
Nutrient Density Guide

Fuel and Function

A comprehensive 10th-grade nutrition unit that transitions students from food identification to sophisticated biochemical analysis of nutrient density, caloric needs, and physiological optimization through meal planning.

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Macronutrient Profiles Slides
Macronutrient Map Worksheet
Fueling the Machine Teacher Guide

Nutrient Composition Analysis

A comprehensive nutrition unit for 9th-grade Health & PE that moves from biochemical analysis of macronutrients to practical meal planning and metabolic calculation. Students evaluate food groups, portion sizes, and modern dietary trends to design personalized nutrition plans.

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Food Group Slides
Silent Sorting Guide
Food Group Decoder Worksheet

Fueling Your Future

This sequence guides students through an in-depth exploration of the five major food groups and their specific physiological benefits for the adolescent body. Students progress from identifying food classifications to analyzing food labels and caloric density, culminating in the creation of a balanced, 3-day meal plan tailored to specific energy needs.

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Body Coolant Slides
Water Works Lab Report
Hydration Science Guide

Hydration Performance Project

This sequence investigates the biological necessity of water and the physiological consequences of fluid imbalance, moving from biological mechanisms to practical application and personalized hydration planning.

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Body Flow Slides
Body Flow Worksheet

Hydration Performance Sequence

Students investigate the critical role of water in maintaining homeostasis and maximizing physical performance. They explore physiological mechanisms, analyze dehydration symptoms through case studies, compare water with electrolyte beverages, and design personalized hydration strategies.

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Longevity Blueprint Worksheet
Longevity Blueprint Slides

Blueprint for Longevity

This sequence explores the prevention of chronic, non-communicable diseases through lifestyle management. Students analyze the cumulative impact of daily habits—such as sleep, nutrition, and stress management—on long-term health and develop personalized strategies to mitigate their specific risk factors.

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