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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. There are three instructional formats that teachers can use, including SMART or Promethean interactive whiteboard, or Microsoft PowerPoint. tags]physical education,skin cancer preve ntion,health class lessons[/tags]. Sun Smart U.

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

SHAPE America

During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? Get creative and use your connections!

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Health Activities for the Last Few Days of School

The Healthy Teacher

In many core classes, this means students will be watching movies, so I hate to make them sit through another one with me as well. Here are some filler activities for health class that are fun and don’t involve a DVD. The post Health Activities for the Last Few Days of School first appeared on The Health Teacher.

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Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom

Magnus Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year’s theme focuses on how one’s surroundings impact mental 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.

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

Physical Education Update

The survey, called the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health survey, was conducted in 2007 by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. 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. The Canadian Press, May 3, 2008.

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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. Department of Health and Human Services. Some drugs can cause heart disease, cancer, lung problems, and mental health conditions, like depression.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. In fact, students struggle with the quantity and quality of sleep that can promote better overall health. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit.