HEART DISEASE AND STROKE PREVENTION PROGRAM
GOLD MEDAL SCHOOLS
Lesson Plans
 



We want kids to know that being health-conscious doesn’t have to be “boring.” We hope you find these lesson plans beneficial in teaching nutrition, physical activity, and heart health in the classroom as well as in your home.
   
Nutrition  

Grades 3-5
Food and the Digestive System
Good Food, Good Health
Got Broccoli?
Incorporate nutrition into language arts, math, science, social studies, or music

Grades 9-12
Soft drink sales at school
Changing lifestyle and heart health

 
   
Physical Activity  

Grades K-6
Classroom Activities
Traditional Activities
Traditional Activities 2
Bringing the Classroom Into the Gym
30 Ways to Play Tag
Active Activities
Pedometer Activity
Walking Activities

Grades 9-12
Motivating youth to get more exercise
 
   
Heart Health  
Ideas for teaching about heart health in all subjects.
Pre-K
K-2
3-5
6-8
For more health related lesson plans look at the Utah State Office of Education’s Core Curriculum.
 
   
 
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