Body Needs

Subject: Health Education

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Interactive Video

Why do we eat? How do our bodies use the foods we eat? What organ or system in your body may not be getting enough of what it needs? This interactive feature from NOVA will fill you in. Just click on a body part or on the name of a nutrient to find out what you need to eat to stay healthy. This interactive activity requires Adobe Flash Player.

Skill: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Georgia Standard: HE6.1

 

Nutrition | Science Trek

Subject: Health Education

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Video

This video segment from IdahoPTV's Science Trek demonstrates the path food takes in our body in order for us to absorb nutrients. The functions of the 6 nutrients of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water are described with examples of each nutrient.

Skill: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Georgia Standard: HE6.1

 

Crumpled Paper: Bullying Lesson Plan

Subject: Health Education

Source: PBS Learning Media

Resource Type: Document

This short and powerful activity helps students to understand the effects of bullying.

Skill: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.

Georgia Standard: HE6.2