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Skin Cancer Resources for Health Class Teachers

Physical Education Update

Here’s are some excellent skin cancer prevention resources for your health classes. education program to assist instructors expose students to the importance of sun protection and give them the information they need to avoid skin. Physical Education Update. Skin Cancer Contest Poster. Sun Smart U.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

SHAPE America

What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful.

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Drug Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

As young people navigate a world full of drugs and substances, drug education lesson plans play a crucial role in providing reliable health information for students. Importance of Drug Education Lesson Plans Drug education lesson plans attempt to educate and combat substance use among young people.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Why Should PE Be Required?

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Be on the Lookout for Students Who Play “The Choking Game”

Physical Education Update

What signs may alert teachers to students who are playing the choking game? As Physical education teachers, you are in a position to prevent a tragedy. You can discuss this game and its dangers during health classes. tags]choking game,physical education,coaching,health,school,students[/tags].

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Altogether, sleep lesson plans can help educate students on the basic science of sleep and how it relates to their healthy sleep habits. Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day?

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Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom

Magnus Health

While you don’t need to be a mental health professional to have a considerable influence, it’s important for educators to know how to support their classroom in times of stress or discomfort. Here are a few ways to help create an environment that supports mental health in the classroom year-round.

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