A project-based Physical Education sequence where 9th-grade students analyze, design, and facilitate original cooperative games. The unit focuses on moving from competition to collaboration through inclusive design and instructional leadership.
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 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.
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 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.