How much sleep do I need? How do I avoid getting sick?
There’s a lot to know when it comes to being healthy. “What can I do if I don’t like fruits and vegetables?” “What does all that stuff on the nutrition label mean?” “Is vaping really that bad?” “I love being active. How can I avoid getting hurt?” These are just a few of the relevant topics in these high-interest lessons!Featuring real-life scenarios and an easy-reading style, students learn about the consequences of eating food with no nutritional value, dieting, drinking, drugs, and more. They also learn about moderation and the benefits of eating a well-balanced diet, good grooming, and finding exercise that they enjoy.
STANDARDS-BASED READING & WRITING ACTIVITIES:
- Locate Information
- Summarize
- Generalize
- Compare & Contrast
- Cause & Effect
- Form Opinions
- Draw Conclusions
- Main Idea
- Make Inferences
- Use Context Clues
- Sequence
- Determine Author’s Viewpoint
- Analyze, Evaluate & Apply
Topics include:
- I’m so tired of acne. What can I do?
- What is the difference between dieting and eating healthy?
- What is good grooming?
- What is the best exercise for me?
- What does all that stuff on a nutrition label mean?
- How much sleep do I need, and why?
- What does it mean to listen to your body?
- How can I tell if I’m a good weight for me?
- Are taking drugs, drinking, and smoking really so bad?
Created to appeal to teens and young adults, this series helps students navigate the challenges of the real world. Our team of “experts” share their wisdom and offer practical advice to help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.