Growing Up Healthy
3rd Grade - Health Education - Oak Grove Elementary - DeKalb County School District
HPE Lesson Plans - Health - KHE, 1HE, 2HE, 3HE, 4HE, 5HE
Mental, Social & Emotional Health | Substance Use & Abuse | Disease Prevention | Nutrition & Fitness | Human Growth & Development | Safety | Health in the Community | Safety | Mental, Social & Emotional Health | Substance Abuse & Disease Prevention | Growing Up Healthy
Growing Up Healthy
Food for a Healthy Body
PREVIEW
In this unit students: 1) recognize the importance of healthful food choices and use MyPlate to make a balanced diet; 2) learn the importance of reading and comparing food labels; and 3) discuss how to keep foods safe to eat.
THE BIG IDEA - What are your favorite healthful foods?
Which foods are vegetables?
Which foods are fruits?
LESSONS
Lesson 1 - Why My Body Needs Food
Lesson 2 - MyPlate & Healthful Meals
Lesson 3 - Healthful Snack Choices
Life Skills - Make Decisions About Snacks
Lesson 4 - Being a Wise Food Shopper
Lesson 5 - Handling Food Safely
Keeping My Body Fit
PREVIEW
In this unit students: 1) learn what can cause problems with and describe how to care for their skin, teeth, gums, ears, and nose; 20 identify the importance of aerobic exercise, other types of exercise, rest, and sleep; and 3) learn how to exercise safely and what to do in case of injury.
THE BIG IDEA - What do you do to stay clean, healthy, and fit?
What is floss used for?
When do you use a nail clipper?
What other ways can you keep your body in good condition?
LESSONS
Lesson 1 - Caring for My Skin
Lesson 2 - Caring for My Teeth & Gums
Lesson 3 - Caring for My Ears & Nose
Lesson 4 - Exercise & Rest for Fun & Health
Life Skills - Set Goals for Learning
Lesson 5 - Staying Safe While Exercising
HPE Lesson Plans - Health - KHE, 1HE, 2HE, 3HE, 4HE, 5HE
Mental, Social & Emotional Health | Substance Use & Abuse | Disease Prevention | Nutrition & Fitness | Human Growth & Development | Safety | Health in the Community | Safety | Mental, Social & Emotional Health | Substance Abuse & Disease Prevention | Growing Up Healthy
Human Growth & Development
Me & My Family
PREVIEW
In this unit students: 1) are introduced to the ways families meet the needs of their members; 2) examine the process of growth; and 3) learn ways to care for their bodies.
THE BIG IDEA - How do you stay healthy as you grow?Â
What comes to mind when you think of the word grow?
Do you think you are most like an infant, a toddler, child, adult, or older adult?
LESSONS
Lesson 1 - What Is a Family?
Lesson 2 - Changes in Families
Life Skills - Communicate with Family Members
Lesson 3 - Everyone Grows & Changes
Lesson 4 - People Grow at Different Rates
Lesson 5 - Taking Care of My Body
HPE Lesson Plans - Health - KHE, 1HE, 2HE, 3HE, 4HE, 5HE
Mental, Social & Emotional Health | Substance Use & Abuse | Disease Prevention | Nutrition & Fitness | Human Growth & Development | Safety | Health In The Community | Safety | Mental, Social & Emotional Health | Substance Abuse & Disease Prevention | Growing Up Healthy
Health in the Community
Health in the Community
PREVIEW
In this unit, children will learn how to find and assess health information and recognize the role of community health helpers. Children will also discuss advertisements and other factors that influence health decisions.
THE BIG IDEA - What do health helpers do?
Who would you go to for help if you hurt your elbow?
What do people like fitness instructors, firefighters, doctors, sanitation workers, crossing guards, veterinarians, and pharmacists have in common?
LESSONS
Lesson 1 - Health Facts & Products
Lesson 2 - Messages in Ads
Lesson 3 - Health Helpers
Lesson 4 - Learning Life Skills