Community Health Projects
Explores the importance of wellness in community settings.
Description : Group projects and discussions encourage students to investigate local health issues, develop awareness of community resources, and promote public wellness.
Category : Health & Wellness
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Understanding Health & Wellness
Section 1: What Is Health?
- Lesson 1: Body, Mind, and Emotions
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to physical and mental health basics
- Lesson 2: Identifying Healthy Habits
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing simple daily habits for a healthy life
Section 2: Daily Routines for Wellness
- Lesson 1: The Importance of Sleep and Rest
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning why sleep matters for overall health
- Lesson 2: Morning and Evening Routines
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Establishing routines that support wellness
Section 3: Nutritional Choices
- Lesson 1: Foods That Fuel Our Bodies
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring food groups and benefits of balanced eating
- Lesson 2: Snack Smart
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Choosing healthy snacks and understanding portion sizes
Section 4: Getting Active
- Lesson 1: Fun Ways to Move
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Discovering simple exercises and games for physical activity
- Lesson 2: Movement and Play
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding how movement strengthens our bodies
Section 5: Caring for Our Feelings
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Different Emotions
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning to identify feelings and understand moods
- Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Stay Calm
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introducing basic relaxation techniques for well-being
Module 2: Community Awareness and Resources
Section 1: What Is a Community?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Our Community
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining community and its role in our lives
- Lesson 2: Meet the Helpers
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Introducing community helpers and their contributions to health
Section 2: Local Health Resources
- Lesson 1: Discovering Community Centers and Clinics
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring places that support community health
- Lesson 2: Parks, Libraries, and Safe Spaces
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning about local facilities that promote well-being
Section 3: Organized Groups and Support
- Lesson 1: Clubs and Teams for Health
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding organized groups that encourage active living
- Lesson 2: Volunteering in Your Community
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning the basics of helping and sharing with others
Section 4: Local Events and Celebrations
- Lesson 1: Community Health Fairs
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying events that focus on health and wellness
- Lesson 2: Fun Walks and Festivals
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding community celebrations that promote physical activity
Section 5: Getting Involved
- Lesson 1: Simple Community Projects
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Brainstorming ways to improve local health
- Lesson 2: Sharing Ideas and Resources
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning to communicate and collaborate with community members
Module 3: Healthy Living and Habits
Section 1: Personal Responsibility for Health
- Lesson 1: Self-Care Every Day
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding ways to take care of your body and mind
- Lesson 2: Listening to Your Body
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing bodily signals and acting on them
Section 2: Making Healthy Choices
- Lesson 1: Easy Steps to Balanced Meals
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simple guidelines for choosing healthy food
- Lesson 2: Choosing Active Play
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring activities that keep the body moving
Section 3: Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Lesson 1: Basic Personal Hygiene
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning the importance of handwashing and staying clean
- Lesson 2: Creating a Clean Environment
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding how a tidy space supports health
Section 4: Recognizing Stress and Relaxation
- Lesson 1: Identifying Stress Signals
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning what stress feels like and recognizing its signs
- Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Relax
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introducing basic techniques to calm the mind
Section 5: Healthy Habits at School
- Lesson 1: Lunchtime and Playtime Choices
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Making healthy choices during a school day
- Lesson 2: Group Activities for Wellness
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Participating in team routines that support overall well-being
Module 4: Environmental and Social Factors
Section 1: Exploring Our Environment
- Lesson 1: The Importance of Clean Air and Water
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding how a clean environment helps health
- Lesson 2: Protecting Nature Around Us
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple ways to care for our environment
Section 2: Social Connections
- Lesson 1: Building Healthy Friendships
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning how positive relationships support wellness
- Lesson 2: Family and Community Bonds
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding the role of family and community in health
Section 3: Safety in Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: Basic Safety Rules
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning simple rules to stay safe at home and outside
- Lesson 2: Identifying Safe Spaces
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing places and people that help keep us secure
Section 4: Impact of Our Surroundings
- Lesson 1: How the Environment Affects Us
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Exploring the connection between surroundings and health
- Lesson 2: Caring for Public Spaces
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning basic ways to keep community areas clean and welcoming
Section 5: Taking Care of the Earth
- Lesson 1: Recycling and Conservation
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding why recycling matters for community health
- Lesson 2: Starting Simple Garden Projects
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to community gardening and growing healthy food
Module 5: Community Projects & Public Wellness
Section 1: Getting Started with Community Projects
- Lesson 1: Brainstorming Ideas for a Health Project
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Generating ideas to improve local health
- Lesson 2: Identifying Community Health Issues
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning to spot simple health-related challenges in the community
Section 2: Planning and Research
- Lesson 1: How to Gather Information
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using simple methods to research community resources
- Lesson 2: Asking Questions and Listening
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learning to ask questions to learn more about local needs
Section 3: Developing an Action Plan
- Lesson 1: Setting Small, Achievable Goals
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Outlining basic steps to make a change in the community
- Lesson 2: Organizing Tasks and Roles
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning to assign simple tasks for group projects
Section 4: Working Together in Groups
- Lesson 1: Sharing Ideas and Listening to Others
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Communicating effectively in a team setting
- Lesson 2: Solving Problems as a Group
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to working together to overcome challenges
Section 5: Presenting the Project and Reflecting
- Lesson 1: Sharing Your Project with the Community
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning to present ideas and findings in a friendly way
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on What Was Learned
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Discussing the project’s impact and lessons for future actions