Health Curriculum for Grades 3-6: Comprehensive 20 Week Program
The Health Curriculum for Grades 3-6 is a comprehensive program that covers personal hygiene, nutrition, fitness, emotional well-being, and safety. It includes interactive lesson videos, homework assignments, and final tests
Happy Kids Nutrition Academy
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What's included
20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedAssessment
includedGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
The Health Curriculum for Grades 3-6 is a comprehensive program that provides students with a solid health education foundation. It includes instruction through interactive lesson videos, YouTube videos, homework assignments and final tests. Aligned with established health curriculum standards, the curriculum covers essential topics such as personal hygiene, nutrition, fitness, emotional well-being, and safety.
Learning Goals
1. Understand the importance of personal hygiene and develop good hygiene habits. This goal would include learning about proper handwashing techniques, caring for the skin, hair, and teeth, and understanding the causes and care of acne.
2. Gain knowledge about nutrition and make informed food choices. This goal would involve learning about essential nutrients, food groups, reading food labels, understanding the pros and cons of processed foods, and planning healthy meals.
3. Develop skills for maintaining overall health and well-being. This goal would include learning about stress management and relaxation techniques, understanding appetite and fullness cues, incorporating exercise and physical activity into daily routines, promoting positive body image and self-care, prioritizing adequate sleep, building healthy relationships and effective communication, acquiring basic first aid and emergency response knowledge, understanding environmental health and internet safety, and practicing personal safety measures and injury prevention.
Syllabus
20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Overview of Hygiene
Personal hygiene survey
Skin facts
diagram of the skin
How to wash your hands
What is body odor, sunburn, acne
caring for your hair and teeth 14 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Acne
What is Acne
How to care of your skin
Different kinds of acne 16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Oral Hygiene
The Basics of Oral Care
All About Bad Breath
All About Your Tongue
All About Your Teeth
Taking Care of Your Teeth 14 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Digestion & Metabolism
Organs of the digestive tract Other Details
Supply List
Students should have a binder, pen, pencil
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
1. "The Complete Guide to Personal Hygiene: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Developing Good Habits" by Jennifer Hunt. This book covers all aspects of personal hygiene, including proper handwashing techniques, caring for the skin, hair, and teeth, and understanding and treating acne.
2. "Nutrition 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Food and Making Informed Choices" by Sarah Moore. This book provides a thorough overview of nutrition, including essential nutrients, food groups, reading food labels, and the pros and cons of processed foods. It also offers guidance on planning healthy meals.
3. "The Ultimate Guide to Health and Well-being: Strategies for a Balanced Life" by Amanda Turner. This book addresses a wide range of topics related to maintaining overall health and well-being. It covers stress management and relaxation techniques, understanding appetite and fullness cues, incorporating exercise and physical activity, promoting positive body image and self-care, prioritizing sleep, building healthy relationships, first aid and emergency response knowledge, environmental health and internet safety, and personal safety measures and injury prevention.
Joined August, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Sciences from Mount Saint Vincent University
Erin Madden, the founder and CEO of Happy Kids Nutrition Academy, has not only taken numerous classes in kinesiology, first aid, internet safety, and body image, but also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Applied Human Nutrition and majored in Dietetics. It is through these educational pursuits that Erin has gained the confidence to fully teach the curriculum.
With over a decade of experience in the nutrition and fitness industry, Erin has acquired a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based nutrition principles and understands the profound impact of food and ingredients on overall wellness. This breadth of expertise enables her to equip her students with the most current and accurate information available.
In addition to her academic achievements, Erin maintains an active lifestyle by engaging in various physical activities such as CrossFit, swimming, and hiking. These pursuits not only keep her motivated and in shape but also serve as a reminder that indulging in her favorite foods, such as Thai cuisine and chocolate, can coexist with a healthy lifestyle.
Erin's unwavering energy, expert knowledge, and profound passion for nutrition make her a standout teacher and mentor. Her ultimate objective is to bestow upon her students the power to make informed and healthy choices, as well as foster a lifelong appreciation for nutrition and wellness.Reviews
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$20
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20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-12
