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