Physical Health: Lessons on Taking Care of Yourself (Life Skills)

Physical Health - How much sleep do I need? How do I avoid getting sick?

There�s a lot to know when it comes to being healthy.

�What can I do if I don�t like fruits and vegetables?�

�What does all that stuff on the nutrition label mean?�

�Is vaping really that bad?�

�I love being active. How can I avoid getting hurt?�

These are just a few of the relevant topics in these high-interest lessons!

Featuring real-life scenarios and an easy-reading style, students learn about the consequences of eating food with no nutritional value, dieting, drinking, drugs, and more. They also learn about moderation and the benefits of eating a well-balanced diet, good grooming, and finding exercise that they enjoy.

STANDARDS-BASED READING & WRITING ACTIVITIES:

� Locate Information

� Summarize

� Generalize

� Compare & Contrast

� Cause & Effect

� Form Opinions

� Draw Conclusions

� Main Idea

� Make Inferences

� Use Context Clues

� Sequence

� Determine Author�s Viewpoint

� Analyze, Evaluate & Apply

Topics include:

� I�m so tired of acne. What can I do?

� What is the difference between dieting and eating healthy?

� What is good grooming?

� What is the best exercise for me?

� What does all that stuff on a nutrition label mean?

� How much sleep do I need, and why?

� What does it mean to listen to your body?

� How can I tell if I�m a good weight for me?

� Are taking drugs, drinking, and smoking really so bad?

Reading Level: Grades 3-4

Interest Level: Grades 6-12