Healthy lungs vs. a smoker’s lungs

What a great use of Vine. I’m not usually one to go with scare tactics in health class, but when it comes to cigarettes, all bets are off.

This six second video loop is much more effective than the old plastic models of a smoker’s lungs that I have in the cupboard.

Will definitely be adding it to the tobacco lab…

More hints and tips in the classroom...

Projects

* this post originally appeared on Choices.Scholastic.com Many schools are shifting their curriculum to include project-based learning (PBL), but in the life of a teacher,

Happy Classroom Tunes

If you’re a Spotify user- which you totally should be – then check out this playlist. It’s filled with upbeat music that’s appropriate for the classroom,

Procrastination

Procrastination is a crime, it only leads to sorrow. I can stop it anytime, I think I will tomorrow… I learned that little jingle back

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Amy Lauren Smith The Health Teacher Amy Lauren Smith is an internationally recognized health education consultant and curriculum specialist with over 20 years of experience