| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Health |
| What topic | Components of health |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Health
Components of Health
Grade 7
30 minutes
20
This lesson corresponds to the national health education standards, specifically focusing on personal health, social and emotional health, and the development of healthy behaviors.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homework Check | 5 minutes | Review homework answers collectively without presentations. Discuss the most common responses and clarify any misunderstandings. |
| 2 | Introduction to Components of Health | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the four components of health. Use engaging questions to initiate participation. |
| 3 | Distributing Printable Cards | 5 minutes | Hand out cards to students. Explain the purpose of the activity and how they will fill them out during the lesson. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 10 minutes | Facilitate small group discussions on each component of health. Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas. |
| 5 | Collecting or Random Checking Cards | 5 minutes | Walk around to collect or check the cards filled out by students anonymously to gauge understanding and engagement. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Recap | 5 minutes | Recap the components of health and their importance. Assign related homework based on the lesson discussion. Encourage students to reflect on these components in relation to their own lives. |
"Good morning, everyone! Before we dive into today's lesson, let’s take a few minutes to check the homework. You all had the chance to reflect on your own health. I want each of you to think about what you wrote.
Now, I will call on a few of you to share your thoughts. Who wants to start? Remember, I'm looking for the most common responses, so please listen carefully to your classmates. Great! And if something seems unclear, feel free to raise your hand.
Pause for a few students to share their homework.
Thank you for sharing! I noticed some trends in your responses, and I'll clarify any misunderstandings you may have had about health. Remember, health can be multi-dimensional!"
"Now that we've wrapped up our homework check, let’s get started with our main topic today: the components of health!
There are four key components that we need to understand: physical, mental, emotional, and social health.
What do you think each of these terms means? Pause for responses from students.
Excellent ideas! Each component plays a significant role in our overall well-being. Can anyone explain how one of these components might impact another? Wait for examples.
Great discussions everyone! Let’s explore these components further."
"Next, I’m going to hand out these printable cards. On each card, you will find sections dedicated to each component of health. Your task is to fill these out during the lesson.
Distribute cards to the students.
Take a moment to read the instructions on the card. You will be using it to jot down your thoughts and ideas about physical, mental, emotional, and social health as we discuss them.
Remember, your input on these cards will help you reflect on your own health journey, and it will also guide our discussion."
"Now, let's move into small group discussions! I want you to break into groups of four and spend the next 10 minutes discussing each component of health.
Instruct students to form groups.
Each group will pick one component to start with and discuss what it means, how it impacts overall health, and share personal experiences related to it. I’ll walk around to listen to your discussions, so feel free to ask for guidance if you need it.
Allow students time to discuss.
Remember to agree on a representative from each group who will share your insights afterward!"
"Alright, everyone, I hope you had some productive discussions! Now, I’d like to collect your cards or check them randomly.
Walk around the classroom and collect/check cards.
This will help me gauge how well you’re understanding the components we discussed. Please do not put your name on these cards; they are anonymous. You can be honest with your reflections.
Once I’m done checking, we’ll move to our conclusion."
"Thank you for your participation today! Let’s recap what we’ve learned about the components of health.
Write the components on the whiteboard as students call them out.
Why is each of these components important? Encourage a brief discussion.
Your homework is to think of an example in your life that relates to one of these components and how it affects your overall well-being. Reflect on it in your journal.
As we conclude, I encourage each of you to think about how these components interact in your life. Thanks for a great lesson today everyone's participation was outstanding!"
End of lesson.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the four key components of health? | |
| Can you explain what physical health entails? | |
| How does mental health influence emotional health? | |
| What role does social health play in our overall well-being? | |
| Provide an example of how one component of health can impact another. | |
| Why is it important to reflect on our own health? | |
| How can discussing health components with peers enhance understanding? | |
| What insights did you share in your small group discussion? | |
| Why is anonymity important when reflecting on personal health? | |
| How can we apply what we’ve learned about health components in our lives? |