A comprehensive 10th-grade physical education unit focusing on defensive football tactics, moving from individual stance to complex full-field systems. Students master 'Pressure, Cover, Balance' and tactical transitions to neutralize opponents.
A series of health and wellness lessons for high school students focused on developing psychological resilience, critical media literacy, and a functional approach to self-perception.
A comprehensive unit focused on debunking mental health myths and establishing a scientific understanding of mental illness through the Bio-Psycho-Social model.
A comprehensive health education unit focused on understanding mental health stigma, its impacts, and strategies to reduce it through communication and social media advocacy.
A comprehensive unit focused on the interplay between physical health and mental wellbeing, exploring how lifestyle choices, exercise, nutrition, and coping mechanisms influence emotional resilience.
A comprehensive high school health sequence focused on understanding the complex interplay of biological and environmental factors that contribute to mental health and illness.
A high school health lesson analyzing the physiological effects of stimulants and depressants on the nervous system and the 'rebound effect' of using substances to cope with stress.
This lesson sequence explores the physiological impact of stress and substance use on the central nervous system, focusing on how exogenous chemicals disrupt homeostasis. Students analyze a medical case study to apply their understanding of stimulants and biological feedback loops.
A high school health and psychology unit exploring neurodiversity, focusing on the diagnostic criteria, support needs, and lived experiences of individuals on the autism spectrum.
A high school health lesson focused on debunking common myths about psychosis, understanding its clinical definition and symptoms, and exploring the impact of social stigma on recovery.
A high school health lesson focused on the physiological effects of stress, specifically cortisol's impact on the brain, and practical laboratory testing of stress-reduction techniques. Students explore eustress versus distress and measure their own heart rate and stress levels during guided interventions.
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.
A comprehensive lesson sequence for High School Health/Psychology focused on understanding clinical depression, the biological basis of mental health, and strategies to overcome societal stigma.
A restorative learning program designed for high school students to reflect on the impact of substance use and prepare for a positive return to their school community. The program balances scientific facts with deep personal reflection.
A research-focused sequence for 9th-grade students to map, evaluate, and access specialized crisis resources. Students learn to distinguish between general and specialized support, evaluate the credibility of services, and develop a personalized safety resource plan.
This sequence equips 10th-grade students with the skills to identify and access specialized crisis resources. Students will learn to distinguish between emergency services (911), mental health lifelines (988), and specialized support for domestic violence and substance use, culminating in the creation of a personalized crisis resource plan.
This sequence demystifies the process of accessing crisis support by breaking down the mechanics of hotlines and text lines. Students learn to distinguish between emergency services (911) and crisis hotlines (988), understand the experience of reaching out, and create personal resource tools for future use.
A comprehensive 9th-grade sequence on track and field events, focusing on the mechanics of horizontal jumps and throwing disciplines. Students explore the physics of force, momentum, and release angles through technical practice and a final simulated competition.
A 10th-grade physical education unit focusing on the biomechanics of field events. Students explore physics principles like trajectory, torque, and center of mass through jumps and throws, culminating in a technical pentathlon.
A comprehensive 10th-grade track and field unit focusing on the biomechanics of sprinting, technical relay exchanges, and strategic pacing for middle-distance events. Students analyze acceleration angles, stride efficiency, and energy system usage through video review and data collection.
An intensive exploration of the physics and biomechanics behind field events, focusing on shot put, discus, long jump, and triple jump. Students apply scientific principles to athletic performance through peer coaching, video analysis, and technical drills.
A comprehensive introduction to grappling for 8th graders, focusing on leverage, balance, and positional control. Students learn to use their center of gravity and mechanical advantage to manage physical encounters safely and effectively.
This sequence shifts focus from physical combat to the mental and verbal aspects of self-defense, prioritizing conflict avoidance. Students learn threat assessment, assertive communication, and environmental scanning through Cooper's Color Code and role-playing scenarios.
A foundational unit for 7th-grade students focusing on the physical prerequisites of martial arts and self-defense: balance, stability, safe movement, and injury prevention through breakfalls. Students explore how controlling their center of gravity and core can enhance their physical safety and stability.
This sequence approaches gymnastics through the lens of athletic conditioning and applied anatomy. Students investigate specific strength and flexibility requirements needed to perform skills safely while acting as strength and conditioning coaches.
This sequence integrates physics concepts with fundamental floor skills to help students understand the mechanics of tumbling. Students explore center of mass, rotational mechanics, leverage, and force absorption through hands-on practice and video analysis.
A comprehensive sequence for 9th Grade PE focused on the artistic and athletic composition of gymnastics floor routines, moving from individual skills to a cohesive performance.
This sequence focuses on the biomechanics and safety of gymnastics apparatus work, specifically the balance beam and vault. Students progress from foundational balance skills to complex vaulting mechanics, emphasizing center of gravity, explosive power, and peer spotting.
A 10th-grade gymnastics unit focusing on the biomechanical principles of floor skills. Students explore stability, rotation, and momentum through rolls, inversions, cartwheels, and round-offs.
This 10th-grade gymnastics sequence guides students from performing isolated skills to composing fluid, artistic floor routines. It focuses on the choreography of transitions, spatial utilization, musicality, and peer feedback to enhance the aesthetic and athletic quality of gymnastics performances.
This sequence integrates gymnastics execution with biomechanical principles. Students explore center of mass, stability, leverage, and angular momentum through various tumbling skills, concluding with a video analysis project to critique their own form.
This sequence explores the physics of gymnastics, focusing on biomechanical principles like center of gravity, rotational inertia, and momentum transfer to improve tumbling performance. Students transition from static balance to dynamic rotation, culminating in a frame-by-frame video analysis of their own movement.
This sequence explores the critical principles of water safety, from environmental risk assessment and buoyancy science to identifying distress and performing non-entry rescues. Students move from understanding physical risks to becoming advocates for safe practices in their communities.
This 9th-grade Health sequence investigates the systemic and individual factors that increase susceptibility to trafficking. Students explore vulnerability, high-risk populations, labor trafficking, substance abuse as control, and resilience building.
A comprehensive 10th-grade health sequence focused on trafficking prevention, identifying exploitation red flags, understanding victim barriers, and mastering safe reporting protocols. Students transition from being informed bystanders to active community advocates.
A comprehensive sequence for 10th-grade students focusing on the legal, sociological, and psychological dimensions of human trafficking. Students analyze the AMP (Action-Means-Purpose) model, deconstruct grooming tactics, identify systemic vulnerabilities, and debunk common media myths to develop critical safety awareness and empathy.
This project-based sequence shifts focus to community awareness, reporting protocols, and systemic understanding of human trafficking. Students investigate labor trafficking, recognize signs in peers, learn professional reporting protocols, and develop bystander intervention skills, culminating in a peer-led awareness campaign.
A 10th-grade PE sequence focusing on high-level teamwork, leadership rotation, and strategic physical problem-solving through complex cooperative games.
This sequence focuses on the technical foundations of football (soccer), including dribbling, passing, receiving, and tactical movement. Students progress from individual ball mastery to dynamic team-based possession drills.
This project-based sequence integrates all skills into a simulated tournament structure where students take ownership of team management. Teams draft lineups, design playbooks, and officiate matches, gaining a holistic understanding of the sport. The sequence focuses on applying technical skills and tactical knowledge in a competitive environment, with designated reflection periods to adjust strategies. Students learn that successful outcomes rely on preparation, adaptation, and fair play as much as athletic ability.