This is an independent student activity testing students’ knowledge of nutrition and physical activity. Students will maneuver through the screens to answer multiple-choice and true/false questions. 

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Answer multiple-choice questions on a pretest.

National Standards
Health:1
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 6

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.3 C, 10.2.3 B, 1.6.3 F, 3.7.4 D
 

National Standards
Health:1, 7

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education:10.1.3B, 1.1.3F, 1.6.3E, 3.7.4D
 

Are your students ready to help Red Riding Hood feed a well-balanced meal to the hungry Wolf? In this interactive activity, students will learn all about the five food groups and the importance of eating a variety of foods every day. Students will view six video segments featuring Red Riding Hood and the Well-Fed Wolf. They will then select foods from each of the food groups to help Red before preparing Wolf’s meal.

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 11.3.3C, 11.3.3D, 10.1.3C, 1.6.3E, 3.7.4D, 1.1.3F
 

Why not a little food and fun to teach students about staying healthy?  In this MyPyramid activity, students will find out why it is important to eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups and get at least one hour of physical activity every day to stay healthy.

National Standards
Health: 1, 3, 7
NASPE: 3, 6
Science: 7
Technology: 6

It’s time for lunch!  Are your students hungry? Let’s find out what they would like to eat by heading to Susie’s Café. In this interactive activity, students with hear about GO, SLOW and WHOA foods from Simon and Herman the Food Analyzer. Students are challenged to select the healthiest lunch choices from Susie’s Café. Once they make their lunch selections, Herman will use his analyzer skills and analyze their food/drink choice as a GO, SLOW or WHOA selection.

National Standards
Health: 2, 7
Technology: 7

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 11.3.3C, 11.3.3D, 10.1.3C, 10.2.3B, 3.7.4D, 1.1.3F
 

Food is the fuel that makes our body go go go!  Students will discover just that in this classroom experiment designed to demonstrate how food provides nutrients and energy that our body needs – similar to the way batteries supply power to a flashlight.  When discussing nutrition as a source of energy, use this visual demonstration to explain the need to eat healthy foods on a daily basis.

National Standards
Health: 1, 7
Science: 7

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education:11.3.3C, 11.3.3D, 10.1.3C, 10.2.3B, 1.1.3F
 

Welcome to Nutrient Control. In this animated activity, students will join Simon as he explores several exciting missions with the Nutrient Superheroes. Simon will guide the students in this exploration and introduce them to the Nutrient Superheroes as he reveals each of their super powers. Students will then identify the correct Nutrient Superhero needed to solve the nutrient mysteries.

National Standards
Health: 1, 2, 7
Science: 7
Technology: 6

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 11.3.3C, 11.3.3E, 10.1.3C, 10.2.3B, 1.6.3B, 1.1.3F, 3.7.4D
 

Coach Craley is recruiting for his team and wants your students to join him in a game of Coach Says (his version of “Simon Says”). In this game, Coach will challenge students to get physically active indoors – but only if Coach Says so. Play for as long as you’d like, but remember the goal is for the students to get up and get active.  And don’t forget to have fun doing it!

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large group

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. List benefits of regular physical activity, including how it keeps the body healthy.
2. Demonstrate ways to get active indoors through a game of Simon Says.
3. Recall ways to stay safe when exercising.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 7
NASPE: 1, 2, 3
Science: 7
Technology: 6

Are your students ready to get on track to a healthy lifestyle? In this interactive activity, students will keep track of their daily nutrition, physical activity and overall mood in their very own Health Log.

National Standards
Health: 1, 3, 6, 7
Science: 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 5

PA State Standards
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.3 C, D
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.3 C; 10.4.3 A, B
Science and Technology: 3.7.4 C, D, E

Get ready to fuel up with some food, fitness and fun during this interactive board game called Fueling Up. Students will take their favorite character around the game board to answer questions and keep their body moving with lots of activity.

Delivery Method:
Individual
Instructor-led

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Recall information related to nutrition, physical activity and the five food groups by playing the review game Fueling Up.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 5, 6, 7
Science: 7
NASPE: 6
Technology: 6

This is an independent student activity testing students’ knowledge of nutrition and physical activity. Students will maneuver through the screens to answer multiple-choice and true/false questions.

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.3 C, 10.2.3 B, 1.6.3 F, 3.7.4 D
 

In this interactive activity Spin the Wheel, Simon engages students to get up and to be active. Simon will have students in grades K-3 hopping like frogs, pedaling as if they are in a bike race, running as if they are in a marathon and much more! Students will spin the wheel, land on a physical activity and get a brief explanation and demonstration of the exercise. Students will do the exercise they landed on while Simon times them. Join Simon and get ready to Spin the Wheel ! To learn more about the benefits of exercise, check out the Fueling Your Special Body eLearning Kit© on Learntobehealthy.org.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large or small groups
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. List benefits of regular physical activity, including how it keeps the body healthy.
2. Demonstrate five different physical activities.
 

Simon from LearntobeHealthy.org and our health educator Clarence will guide viewers as they learn about nutrition and keeping the body healthy at the Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center! Using engaging activities and critical-thinking questions, this video along with the accompanying lesson plan will encourage Kindergarten and 1st graders to make healthy choices. To learn more about the benefits of making healthy food choices and keeping the body healthy, try our other activities in the Fueling My Special Body eLearning Kit© on LearntobeHealthy.org.  (Video running time 12:29)

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. State the function of heart, lungs and stomach.
2. Identify the importance of physical activity.
3. Identify healthy foods and where they belong on MyPyramid.

Simon from LearntobeHealthy.org and our health educator Vicki will guide viewers as they learn about nutrition at the Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center! Using engaging activities and critical-thinking questions, this video along with the accompanying lesson plan will encourage 2nd and 3rd graders to make healthy food choices. To learn more about nutrition and keeping the body healthy, try our other activities in the Fueling My Special Body eLearning Kit© on LearntobeHealthy.org.  (Video running time 16:56)

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Recognize the function of the digestive system.
2. Identify nutrients found in foods.
3. Place foods in the correct food groups to create the food pyramid.
4. Explain the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 7 
Science: 7
Technology: 6 

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.3 C, D, E
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.3 C
Science and Technology: 3.3.4 B; 3.7.4 C, D, E
 

This is an independent student activity testing their knowledge of nutrition and physical activity. Students will maneuver through the Food & Fitness track and field to answer multiple-choice questions.

Delivery Method:
Individual 
 
Lesson Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Complete the pretest.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
NASPE: 6
 
PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 B, C; 10.4.6 A, B, C; 11.3.6 C, E

In this educator-led activity, students will begin by identifying main parts of a food label.  They will then work individually or in small groups to analyze three different food labels to learn how to identify healthy snacks.

Delivery Method:
Educator-led
Large or small group
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify parts of a food label.
2. Compare nutritional value of a variety of foods.

National Standards:
Health:1, 2, 3

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 2.5.5 D, F; 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 B, C; 11.3.6 C
 

In this animated activity, students will be challenged to identify where healthy foods belong on the food pyramid.  Students will play this game with Simon as their partner. The game is finished when all food groups on the pyramid are full, showing how many daily servings we need to eat from each food group.  Accumulate more points than Simon to win the game!

Delivery Method:
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the food groups on the food guide pyramid.
2. Select foods that belong to each food group.
3. Recall how many servings of each food group should be eaten daily.

National Standards:
Health:1, 2, 3, 4, 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C; 10.2.6 B
 

This is an independent student activity focusing on the importance of physical fitness.  Students will link to several different websites to answer questions about physical activity and their overall wellness.   After completing the questions, students will then create their very own physical activity pyramid.

Delivery Method:
Individual

Lesson Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Define physical and mental fitness.
2. Identify ways the body and its systems benefit from physical activity.
3. Identify different types of physical activity.
4. Create a personal physical activity pyramid.
 
National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3
NASPE: 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.4.6 A, B, D; 10.5.6 D; 11.3.6 E

Welcome to food and fitness field day!  This animated three-part activity focuses on calorie balance, healthy vs. unhealthy food choices, the FITT principle, and measuring heart rate.  Students can choose to go to the Snack Wagon to build a healthy lunch, Sheriff Tex Tooth’s Gym to get some exercise and/or participate in the Physical Activity Bonanza to determine heart rate.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large group
Individual
Partners

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Determine daily calorie range based on age and physical activity.
2. Select healthy food choices to build a meal within daily calorie range.
3. Define the FITT principle.
4. Define and determine heart rate before and after exercise.
5. Identify different types of physical activity.

National Standards:
Health:1, 3
Physical Education: 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 B; 10.4.6 A, B, C; 11.3.6 C, E
 

Are your students ready to focus on fitness… and nutrition? Students will watch a Focus on Fitness talk show with Zelda and Coach to answer questions related to diet and physical activity.  They will then put this information to the test to create menus that fall within their daily calorie range.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large group
Individual

Lesson Objectives:
The students will be able to:
1. Identify the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits.
2. Determine daily calorie range based on age and physical activity.
3. Create a meal within recommended daily calorie range.
 
National Standards:
Health: 1, 6
NASPE: 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 B; 10.4.6 B; 11.3.6 C, E

Are your students ready to get on track to a healthy lifestyle? In this interactive activity, students will keep track of their daily nutrition, physical activity and overall mood in their very own Health Log.

DELIVERY METHOD:
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Track their diet, exercise and overall mood.
2. Identify how many daily servings they should be getting from each of the food groups.
3. View their diet, exercise and mood results over a determined period of time.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 3, 6, 7
Science: 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 5

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Science: 11.3.6 C, D, E
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 B; 10.4.6 A, B
Science and Technology: 3.7.7 C, D

Students will define the different body types and identify factors, such as the media, that influence self-esteem and body image in this activity.  They will then identify positive self-image messages about themselves.  This activity is sure to increase pride and positive self-esteem in students!

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large group or small groups
Individual

Lesson Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Define somatotype and determine their body type.
2. Define body image and self-esteem.
3. Identify three factors that influence messages about body image and self-esteem.
4. Create a list of three positive self-image messages.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 3, 4

PA Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 C

This instructor-led activity focuses on reviewing the concepts that have been covered in the Food & Fitness Field Day eLearning Kit©.  Simon will introduce contestants Heart, Coach, and Zelda and then lead the students through a Jeopardy-style game.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Small groups

Lesson Objectives:
The students will be able to:
1. Recall information related to nutrition and physical activity by playing What’s the Question?

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Physical Education: 6

PA Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 A, C, D, E; 10.2.6 B, C; 10.4.6 A, B, C, D; 10.5.6 D; 11.3.6 C, D, E
 

This is an instructor-led lesson focusing on reviewing the concepts that have been covered in the Food & Fitness Field Day eLearning Kit.  After an explanation of how the game is played, Simon will introduce the players who will be participating in the game.  He will then lead the students through a tic-tac-toe style game of Simon Squares.

Delivery Method:
Educator-led
Large group or small groups
Partners

Lesson Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Recall information related to nutrition and physical activity by playing Simon Squares.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Physical Education: 6 

PA Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 B, C; 10.4.6 A, B, C; 10.5.6 D; 11.3.6 C, E

 

This is an independent student activity testing knowledge learned regarding nutrition and physical activity.  Students will maneuver through the Food & Fitness track and field to answer multiple-choice questions.

Delivery Method:
Individual

Lesson Objectives:
The students will be able to:
1. Complete the posttest.

National Standards:
Health:1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Physical Education: 6 

PA Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, E; 10.2.6 B, C; 10.4.6 A, B, C; 11.3.6 C, E

Coach Craley is recruiting students to join his team to play Spin the Wheel. In this interactive activity, students in grades 4-6^th will be lunging, jumping rope, climbing mountains and many more exercises! Students will spin the wheel, land on a physical activity and get a brief explanation and demonstration of the exercise. Students will do the exercise they landed on while Coach uses his timer while they are doing the exercise. If you are ready to join Coach, gear up for an exciting game of Spin the Wheel ! To learn more about the benefits of exercise, check out the Food and Fitness Field Day eLearning Kit© on Learntobehealthy.org.

Join Coach from LearntobeHealthy.org and our health educator Marguerite as they teach viewers about the benefits of physical fitness at the Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center. Using engaging activities and critical-thinking questions, this video along with the accompanying lesson plan will encourage 4th, 5th and 6th graders to make healthy choices. To learn more about physical fitness and ways to keep the body healthy, try our other activities in the Food and Fitness Field Day eLearning Kit© on LearntobeHealthy.org.  (Video running time 16:23)

Delivery Method:
Large or small groups

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Define physical fitness and how it benefits us.
2. State ways to keep the heart and blood vessels healthy.
3. Verbalize how strength, endurance and flexibility can be improved.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 5, 7
Science: 7
NASPE: 2, 3, 4, 6
Technology: 6

Join Zelda from LearntobeHealthy.org and our health educator Clarence as they teach viewers about nutrition at the Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center. Using engaging activities and critical-thinking questions, this video along with the accompanying lesson plan will encourage 4th, 5th and 6th graders to make healthy choices. To learn more about eating healthy foods and keeping the body healthy, try our other activities in the Food and Fitness Field Day eLearning Kit© on LearntobeHealthy.org.  (Video running time 13:19)

Delivery Method:
Large or small groups

Lesson Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of good nutrition.
2. Verbalize the difference between healthy and unhealthy calories.
3. Make healthy food choices based on the nutrient content of food.
4. List each of the nutrients and how they benefit the body.
5. Describe how cholesterol can affect a person’s health.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
Science: 7
Technology: 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.6 C, D, E
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 B, C, E; 10.2.6 B, D
Science and Technology: 3.7.7 C

Say Cheese! Students will explore interesting facts about cheese during this activity. They will link to three different websites to find answers to the questions found on the Dairy Council WebQuest. After finding the facts, students will fill in the correct answer to each of the questions by typing or writing on the worksheet provided.

1. Identify characteristics of cheese.
2. Describe how cheese is processed.
3. Identify ways cheese can boost one’s calcium.

National Standards
Health:1, 2

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education:10.1.6 C, 10.2.6 B, 11.3.6 A, B, C, F
 

Get out your taste buds. In this group taste testing activity students will be given the opportunity to sample different types of cheese in various forms, identifying similarities and differences. They’ll be sure to discover what their personal favorites are during this group activity.

1. Differentiate between Swiss, provolone and mozzarella cheese by taste testing these cheeses in different forms.
2. Determine if cheese served in various forms tastes different.

National Standards
Health:1, 2

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, 10.2.6 B, 11.3.6 A, B, C, F
 

Get out your thinking caps – it’s game time! Test your knowledge of dairy and calcium with Sheriff TexTooth’s lady friend Miss Sparklenshine, his horse Paste, Simon, and the Sugar Gang, in this tic-tac-toe style game of Dairy Squares.

1. Identify characteristics of cheese.
2. Identify ways cheese can boost one’s calcium.
3. Determine which foods are found in the dairy group.
4. Identify health benefits of dairy products.
5. Recall that 3 daily servings of dairy are recommended.
6. Recall sources and benefits of calcium.

National Standards
Health: 1, 2

PA Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.6 C, 10.2.6 B, 11.3.6 D
 

This is an independent student activity testing their knowledge of nutrition and physical activity.  Students will maneuver through the Pretest to answer multiple-choice and true/false questions.

As students begin to learn more about nutrition and fitness, and just how it affects their bodies and minds, it can be helpful for them to know that resources are available in their worlds – that is, at school, at home, and in their communities.  Students will participate in pairs or small teams to hunt for these resources, all the while competing to be the My World Scavenger Hunt champion.

Learning Objectives: :
Students will be able to:
1. Identify components of a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, physical activity and stress management.
2. List parts of the body affected by physical activity.
3. Determine healthy food choices based on food label comparison.
4. Measure one serving size of fruits and vegetables.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 5
Science: 1, 4, 7
Physical Education: 1, 2, 5
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.A, B, C, E; 10.4.9.A, B, C, F
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

Begin taking small steps today to be on your way to a healthier lifestyle.  In this independent student activity, students will track all of their daily physical activity for a pre-determined period of time using the Department of Health and Human Service’s Activity Tracker.

Delivery Method:
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Track daily physical activity over a pre-determined period of time.
2. Identify and set a personal physical activity goal.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.A, E; 10.4.9.A, B, D
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

Turn on the tunes and get on track to a healthy lifestyle.  In this interactive activity, students will track their daily nutrition, physical activity and overall mood in their very own Health Log.

Delivery Method:
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Track their diet, exercise and overall mood.
2. Identify how many daily servings they should be getting from each of the food groups.
3. View their diet, exercise and mood results over a determined period of time.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 3, 6, 7
Science: 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 5

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3. 9 E  
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9 A, C, E; 10.4.9 A, B
Science and Technology: 3.7.10 C, D, E

Get ready for students to be in control (of their health)!  In this animated activity, where teens are talking to teens, students will hear first hand just how important the lifestyle choices that they make are and how they impact their bodies.  Keisha, your guide throughout the activity, will explore the many benefits of exercise, including how it makes us look and feel better.  Stick with her as she combats the common obstacles many face when beginning an exercise routine, while showing us how to stay motivated.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large or small groups
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. List factors that influence body shape and size.
2. Identify the physical, mental, and social benefits of exercise for the body and its systems.
3. Identify different types of exercise.
4. Recognize common obstacles to sticking with a fitness plan.
5. Determine ways to get motivated to exercise.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Physical Education: 2. 6
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.9.D, E
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.A, B, C, E; 10.4.9.A, B, C, D, E, F; 10.5.9.D
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

This is an independent student activity focusing on reading food labels for nutritional facts, lack of nutrition in fast food, importance of water intake, portion distortion and healthy snaking.  Students will link to various websites to gather information.  After finding the necessary details within each website, students will write their answers on the worksheet provided.  

Delivery Method:
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Identify nutrients on a food label.
2. Select healthy alternatives to fast food choices.
3. Differentiate between serving size and portion size.
4. List the importance of daily water consumption.
5. Identify healthy snack food choices.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 3, 5
Science: 1, 4
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.9 E, F
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9 C, 10.2.9 C
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.7

Nothing to eat in the fridge?  Get ready to head to the grocery store… we’re going shopping!  Students will go on a virtual shopping trip at the grocery store to buy ingredients for the lunch of their choice.  They will investigate Nutrition Facts labels in search of the healthiest ingredients.  As they make their selections, pop ups and other facts will be revealed to help them make healthy choices.  After lunch is prepped, the activity will wrap up with an analysis of the calories, fat, sodium and sugar in the lunch they choose.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led

Large or small group
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Read a food label to identify the amount of calories, fat, salt, and  sugar per serving size.
2. Determine healthy food choices based on food label comparison.
3. Identify media messages that influence a person’s diet habits.
4. Recall effects of fat, sugar, salt, and calorie intake.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.9.D, E, F
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.A, C, E; 10.2.9.B, C, D
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7
 

To be healthy, or not to be?  Now that students are familiar with Nutrition Facts labels, put their knowledge to the test with this investigation activity.  They will be given the nutritional information for two foods on generic Nutrition Facts labels.  Students are to decide which food is the healthiest based solely on the information provided.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large or small group
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Read a food label to identify the amount of calories, fat, salt, and sugar per serving size.
2. Determine healthy food choices based on food label comparison.
3. Recall effects of fat, sugar, salt, and calorie intake.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 3, 5, 7
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.9.D, E
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.A, C, E; 10.2.9.B, C, D
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

This Jeopardy-style review game puts students to the challenge by reviewing all of the concepts covered in the Fuel Your Performance eLearning Kit©.  Teen guide Jason will introduce the game and all three contestants to the students before they begin playing.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Small groups or groups of three

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Recall information related to nutrition and physical activity, including benefits of both healthy eating and regular physical activity.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Physical Education: 2. 6
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.9.D, E, F
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.A, B, C, E; 10.2.9.B, C, D; 10.4.9.A, B, C, D, E, F; 10.5.9.D
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

This is an independent student activity testing their knowledge of nutrition and physical activity.  Students will maneuver through the Posttest to answer multiple-choice and true/false questions.

Schedules are busy enough, so when can you find the time to improve your overall wellness and exercise? Along with busy schedules, the weather can make it challenging to get outside for some exercise; too hot, too cold, snowy, rainy, or too dark. In this activity, Michelle helps 7-12th graders discover that exercise doesn’t only take place inside at the gym. It can be done almost anywhere/anytime.  Keep it Moving provides two workout scenarios: an outdoor park or inside the house.   Once students select a scene, they will be timed and challenged with a series of exercises. Remember to make time to exercise no matter where you are.To learn more about the benefits of making healthy food choices and keeping the body healthy, try our other activities in the Fueling My Special Body eLearning Kit© on LearntobeHealthy.org. 

Learning Objective:
Students will be able to:
1. List five benefits of physical activity.
2. Demonstrate ten different physical activities.
3. Describe three stretching techniques. 

National Standards:
Health: 1, 7
NASPE: 1,2,3,6
Science: 7
Technology: 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.4.12 A, B; 10.5.12 A
Science and Technology: 3.7.7 C, E

This is an independent student activity testing their knowledge of nutrition and physical activity.  Students will work their way through multiple choice and true/false questions to complete the Pretest assessment.

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Complete the pretest.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.12.C, D, E, F
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.12 A, B, C, E; 10.2.12 A, B, C, D, E; 10.3.12 D; 10.4.12 A, B, C, D, E
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

How much is too much when it comes to food?  In this activity, students will discover the true meaning of serving sizes.  Eating a healthy diet is not too difficult once you learn what a true serving size is.  Many people may think a serving size is the amount of food dished up on their plate.  But these are often the super sized meals we are bombarded with at today’s restaurants.  They seem like a good value, but they are not a good value to our health.  Get ready to learn how to keep our body as healthy as possible – by eating for life!

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Define serving size and portion size.
2. Identify how portion sizes have changed over the past 20 years.
3. Create a dinner meal based on recommended serving sizes.

National Standards:
Health: 2, 3, 5, 6
Science: 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.12 C, F
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.12 B, C, E; 10.2.12 B
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.7
 

Get ready for an extreme esteem makeover for your students.  In this animated activity, Emily and Jaden, your teen guides, will help students explore the influence of the media, peers and family on shaping what we consider to be an “ideal” body.  They will challenge teens to reevaluate expectations they have for their bodies based on the realities of genetics and normal maturation.  Students will hear how they can overcome society’s influence to have the “ideal body”, instead striving to live a healthier life by taking care of their bodies and minds. 

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Large or small groups
Individual

Learning Objectives: 
Students will be able to:
1.      Identify how society influences the ideal body.
2.      Define body image.
3.      Identify ways to build a better body image.
4.      Recognize components necessary to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physcial Education: 10.1.12.A, B; 10.2.12.A, C, E; 10.4.12.B
Science and Technology: 3.3.12.A, B
 

There are many ways to lose weight, but some methods are unhealthy and appeal to those who are looking for a quick fix, such as fad diets and weight loss pills.  In this activity, students will work to dispel myths related to diet and exercise, in search of healthy way to plan an exercise program.  They will answer questions related to fad diets and the F.I.T. T. Principle, and will create their own fitness plan based on the four components of the F.I.T.T. principle. 

Delivery Method:
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Define fad diet and determine why they are an unhealthy means of weight loss.
2. Identify health problems that may occur because of diet pills.
3. List and dispel four myths related to nutrition and exercise.
4. Define the F.I. T.T. Principle.
5. Create a personalized fitness plan for one month.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 3, 5, 6
Science: 1, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.12 C
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.12 C; 10.2.12 D; 10.4.12 A, B, E
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.7

The human body is a powerful machine and, if properly maintained, will go a long way before it breaks down.  In this animated activity, Ted will guide students through a tour of a virtual body to teach them how lifestyle choices affect the health of their organs.  Students will be presented with a scenario in each organ and will have to complete a challenge in order to move on.  Enjoy your tour of the virtual body!

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1.  Identify the impact that physical activity and dietary choices have on the body and its organs.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.12.D, E
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.12.A, B, C, E; 10.3.12.D; 10.4.12.B, C
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

In this activity, students will be investigating the impact of today’s health choices for tomorrow.  Students will interview someone at least twenty years their senior regarding personal health choices over the past 20 years. They will then personally answer a series of additional questions, some requiring research, by reflecting inward and evaluating the impact of their health choices today.

Delivery Method:
Individual

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Interview an adult about their personal health.
2. Answer predictive questions about their own health.
3. Create a time capsule including signs of the times for health today.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 3, 5

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.12 D
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.12 A, B, C, E; 10.2.12 A, B, E; 10.3.12 D; 10.4.12 B, C, D, E
Science and Technology: 3.3.12 B

This Jeopardy-style review game puts students to the challenge by reviewing all of the concepts covered in the What’s Your Balance? eLearning Kit©.  Teen guide Jason will introduce the game and all three contestants to the students before they begin playing.

Delivery Method:
Instructor-led
Small groups

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Recall information related to nutrition and physical activity, including how it impacts their health.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.12 C, D, E, F
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.12 A, B, C, E; 10.2.12 A, B, C, D, E; 10.3.12 D; 10.4.12 A, B, C, D, E
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

This is an independent student activity testing their knowledge of nutrition and physical activity.  Students will work their way through multiple choice and true/false questions to complete the Posttest assessment.

Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Complete the posttest.

National Standards:
Health: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Science: 1, 4, 7
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

PA State Standards:
Family and Consumer Sciences: 11.3.12 C, D, E, F
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.12 A, B, C, E; 10.2.12 A, B, C, D, E; 10.3.12 D; 10.4.12 A, B, C, D, E
Science and Technology: 3.2, 3.3, 3.7

Schedules are busy enough, so when can you find the time to improve your overall wellness and exercise? Along with busy schedules, the weather can make it challenging to get outside for some exercise; too hot, too cold, snowy, rainy, or too dark. In this activity, Michelle helps 7-12th graders discover that exercise doesn’t only take place inside at the gym. It can be done almost anywhere/anytime.  Keep it Moving provides two workout scenarios: an outdoor park or inside the house.   Once students select a scene, they will be timed and challenged with a series of exercises. Remember to make time to exercise no matter where you are. To learn more about the benefits of making healthy food choices and keeping the body healthy, try our other activities in the What's Your Balance? eLearning Kit© on LearntobeHealthy.org. 

Learning Objective:
Students will be able to:
1. List five benefits of physical activity.
2. Demonstrate ten different physical activities.
3. Describe three stretching techniques. 

PA State Standards:
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.4.12 A, B; 10.5.12 A
Science and Technology: 3.7.7 C, E

nrg Powered by Choice™ is a teen powered health movement created by the Institute for the Collective Advancement of Activity & Nutrition (I-CAAN) at Penn State College of Medicine.  The nrg Powered by Choice™ movement engages teen groups and their adult leaders to create energy balance (energy consumed through food = energy expended through activity) in their schools and communities.

Teens get behind healthy changes when they help to create them. nrg Powered by Choice™ gives teens a voice for creating healthy choices in their schools and communities.  Teen leaders spread the nrg message through pre-existing social groups like clubs, teams and organizations and lead the creation of a healthy change – like getting Dance Dance Revolution for PE class, a healthy school breakfast program, or a climbing wall for the community center.

By spreading the nrg message and recruiting friends and mentors, teens are blazing a trail that moves themselves and others to achieve energy balance.  Getting involved in easy.  Teens can become engaged on three levels: Get ready to Own the message, Spread it, and make a Change. 

DELIVERY METHOD:
Advisor-led – large or small group

LESSON OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS:
Students will be able to:
1. Analyze their school environment.
2. Work in groups to spread the nrg message through technology.
3. Plan and implement an event or fundraiser to support the healthy changes efforts.
4. Create a healthy change in their school environment.

National Standards
Health: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4 

PA State Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.C, 10.2.9.B, 10.4.9.F, 10.1.12.B, C, E, 10.2.12.C, D
Science and Technology: 3.7.10.D, E, 3.7.12.D

nrg Powered by Choice™ is a teen powered health movement created by the Institute for the Collective Advancement of Activity & Nutrition (I-CAAN) at Penn State College of Medicine.  The nrg Powered by Choice™ movement engages teen groups and their adult leaders to create energy balance (energy consumed through food = energy expended through activity) in their schools and communities.

Teens get behind healthy changes when they help to create them. nrg Powered by Choice™ gives teens a voice for creating healthy choices in their schools and communities.  Teen leaders spread the nrg message through pre-existing social groups like clubs, teams and organizations and lead the creation of a healthy change – like getting Dance Dance Revolution for PE class, a healthy school breakfast program, or a climbing wall for the community center.

By spreading the nrg message and recruiting friends and mentors, teens are blazing a trail that moves themselves and others to achieve energy balance.  Getting involved in easy.  Teens can become engaged on three levels: Get ready to Own the message, Spread it, and make a Change. 

DELIVERY METHOD:
Advisor-led – large or small group

LESSON OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS:
Students will be able to:
1. Analyze their school environment.
2. Work in groups to spread the nrg message through technology.
3. Plan and implement an event or fundraiser to support the healthy changes efforts.
4. Create a healthy change in their school environment.

National Standards
Health: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4 

PA State Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.C, 10.2.9.B, 10.4.9.F, 10.1.12.B, C, E, 10.2.12.C, D
Science and Technology: 3.7.10.D, E, 3.7.12.D
 

nrg Powered by Choice™ is a teen powered health movement created by the Institute for the Collective Advancement of Activity & Nutrition (I-CAAN) at Penn State College of Medicine.  The nrg Powered by Choice™ movement engages teen groups and their adult leaders to create energy balance (energy consumed through food = energy expended through activity) in their schools and communities.

Teens get behind healthy changes when they help to create them. nrg Powered by Choice™ gives teens a voice for creating healthy choices in their schools and communities.  Teen leaders spread the nrg message through pre-existing social groups like clubs, teams and organizations and lead the creation of a healthy change – like getting Dance Dance Revolution for PE class, a healthy school breakfast program, or a climbing wall for the community center.

By spreading the nrg message and recruiting friends and mentors, teens are blazing a trail that moves themselves and others to achieve energy balance.  Getting involved in easy.  Teens can become engaged on three levels: Get ready to Own the message, Spread it, and make a Change. 

DELIVERY METHOD:
Advisor-led – large or small group

LESSON OBJECTIVES & STANDARDS:
Students will be able to:
1. Analyze their school environment.
2. Work in groups to spread the nrg message through technology.
3. Plan and implement an event or fundraiser to support the healthy changes efforts.
4. Create a healthy change in their school environment.

National Standards
Health: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
Technology: 1, 2, 3, 4 

PA State Standards
Health, Safety and Physical Education: 10.1.9.C, 10.2.9.B, 10.4.9.F, 10.1.12.B, C, E, 10.2.12.C, D
Science and Technology: 3.7.10.D, E, 3.7.12.D