Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Nutrition and Fitness - Creating Personal Health Plans

Lesson Title: Health and Nutrition: Building Healthy Habits for Life

Grade Level: Grades 6-8

Subject Area: Health Education

Overview: In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise. They will create a personal health plan, track their nutrition and physical activity, and present their findings to the class. This activity promotes understanding of healthy living, critical thinking, and self-reflection.

Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives:

   1. Students will understand the components of a balanced diet and the benefits of regular exercise.

   2. Students will create and implement a personal health plan.

   3. Students will track and analyze their nutrition and physical activity over a period of time.

   4. Students will present their health plans and findings to the class, reflecting on their experiences and goals.

Standards Alignment:

• National Health Education Standards (NHES):
  • Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
  • Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
• Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts:
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.4: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes.