So we’re on week 8 of home learning over here in Hong Kong (WEEK 8!), and though this situation has been challenging to say the
Another awesome lesson plan from the folks at New York Times. This one takes an in-depth look at health news and hits NHES3 (Accessing Information), NHES2 (Analyzing Influences) and NHES 8 (Advocacy). Would love to team up with the librarian and a science teacher for this!
Source: ‘Chocolate Found to Stave Off Death!’ Analyzing the Scientific Evidence Behind Health Headlines – The New York Times
If you’re working with kids who come from a place of financial privilege and are teaching them about advocacy, it’s important they understand what that privilege really
This past weekend, our seniors came to school on Saturday for a full day retreat, where they attended workshops designed to help them navigate the
Online Resources for Planning a Health Curriculum Two years ago, I finally did it. I threw away (or recycled, actually) the stacks of textbooks that
Journaling has been a big part of my health classes since the day I became a teacher, and the benefits it has had on
Short on instructional time? Health is a universal, so team up with another teacher on campus and see where you can layer in health literacy
Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. … Over the last year or so,
The Family Values & Mission Statement Project Values are formed through a variety of sources – family, culture, religion, media, peers – but in early adolescence,
This post originally appeared on Choices.Scholastic.com Yay, summer! Hopefully, you’ve got all sorts of plans laid out to help you achieve balance, like playing with
Amy Poehler? Kinda my hero. Which is why I was excited to find out that she’s created a campaign that inspires girls to change the
Source: Infographic Archive – Click here to see more. From Edudemic comes this useful how-to guide for making infographics… Infographics are used quite a bit in
“When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage.” – Dr. Kelly McGonigal We’ve learned, over the
If you are a Health teacher, a counselor, or a classroom teacher concerned about body image (which you should be!), you need to get this
There are tons of great resources out there for parents trying to raise healthy teens. As I come across things worth sharing, I’ll try to
My.U.P.2013 My.U.P. in Korean version Chinese MyUP Had a great time presenting at the AAHPERD National Convention this week. What an awesome opportunity to talk
Hi, My name is Amy Smith, I believe our rapidly changing world presents a whole new set of opportunities and challenges for kids. Staying on top of the latest can help us guide them as they set healthy habits for life. Got questions, get in touch!
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