Context:

These are a group of lesson plans that I found during my Student Teaching in the Fall of 2009.  These lessons come from mypyramid.gov and are a wonderful way to teach healthy living.

Impact:

This is an excellent group of lessons that will help teachers teach students about how to make healthy food choices and how to get the right amount of exercise in order to stay healthy.  Level 1 lesson plans are for 1st and 2nd grade students.  Level 2 lesson plans are good for 3rd and 4th grade students.  Level 3 lesson plans are good for 5th and 6th grade students.

Alignment:

Standard 5: Elementary teachers have an understanding of the major concepts of healthful living.

Indicator 1: Teachers understand the foundations of good health and help students understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Indicator 2: Teachers are alert to major health issues related to children.

     I met this standard by finding lesson plans that will help teachers teach students how to make good choices when it comes to eating and how to make sure to get the right amount of exercise to stay healthy. 

Standard 13: Working alone, or with healthful living specialists, elementary teachers create opportunities for student development and practice of skills that contribute to good health.

     I met this standard by choosing lesson plans that I can use to help students understand the importance in the choices they make for their health.  With this lesson, I can show the students how to make better choices while at school.  During lunch, the students will know what choices they need to make to remain healthy.