First Grade Instructional Resources

1.1 The student will identify the basic components and functions of the systems of the human body. Key concepts/skills include:

body structures (e.g., abdomen, chest, head) and organs (e.g., heart, brain, lungs, stomach);
the principles of correct posture;
the interconnection of all body systems (e.g., cardiovascular, digestive, immune, muscular, nervous, skeletal, respiratory).

Virginia Teaching Requirements 1.1

Lesson Ideas

Asthma Awareness [a, c]- http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/school
The Bone Connection [a, c] - http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi8702.html
The Human Body Corporation [a, c] - http://www.lessonplanspage.com/TheHumanBodyCorporation.htm
Human Body Simon Says Game [a, c] - http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2193.shtml
Internal Anatomy: A Fun Look At The Digestive System [a, c]- http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi9307.html
Lessons for human body materials [a, c]- http://www.colby.edu/cpse/equipment2/human/human.html#Circulatory%20System
Straight from the Heart [a, c]- http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi9514.html
What Is Blood and How It Circulates In and Out of the Heart [a, c]- http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi9009.html
PBS Teachers (Health and Fitness) [a, c]- http://www.pbs.org/teachers/classroom/k-2/health-fitness/resources/
Ed Helper [a, c]- http://www.edhelper.com/Health.htm
Teaching the Human Body [a, c] – http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/teachercenter/pg000064.htm
Keyboard Position and Techniques [b]- http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7505
Texas Department of State Health Services (Anatomy) [b, c] - http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/kids/lessonplans/1stgrade.shtm

1.2 The student will explain that good health is related to health-promoting decisions. Key concepts/skills include:

personal hygiene; including care of one's teeth
personal safety behaviors;
the harmful effects of misusing medicines and drugs;
sleep habits;
physical activity and healthy entertainment;
proper nutrition.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 1.2

Lesson Ideas

Oral Health Education [a]- http://www.vahealth.org/dental/oralhealtheducation/index.htm
Be a Germstopper[a] - http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/index.htm
Educator's Reference Desk [a,b, c, d, e, f] - http://www.eduref.org
Glo Germ [a]- http://www.glogerm.com
Texas Department of Health [a]- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/kids/lessonplans/1st-ip.shtm
Henry the Hand [a]- http://henrythehand.com
Get Smart Virginia [c]- http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/Epidemiology/Surveillance/Getsmart/childcare.htm
Be Smart, Be Safe! [b] - http://www.dunebrook.org/lessons/be_smart_be_safe.htm
Everyday Hazards: Safety Lessons [b]- http://www.vafire.com/fire_safety_education/vdfpkidsk-2.html
People We Trust [b, c]- http://www.acde.org/educate/k3plan2.htm
SunWise [b]- http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/
PE Central - http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/elementary/k2lessonideas.asp
Alabama Learning Exchange [a, e, f]- http://alex.state.al.us/search.php?fa_submit=PLANS
People We Trust [c]- http://www.acde.org/educate/k3plan2.htm
Quills Up—Stay Away! [c]- http://www.1-800-222-1222.info/poisonPrevention/preschool.asp
Dr. Seuss’ Sleep Book Lesson Plan [d]- http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/20926.aspx
Why We Need Sleep [d]- http://www.instructorweb.com/lesson/sleep.asp
Getting Ready for Bed [d] - http://www.teachervision.fen.com/healthy-lifestyle/printable/33800.html
BAM! Body and Mind> Teachers' Corner> Active or Not Here it Comes! [e] - http://www.bam.gov/teachers/activities/active_or_not.htm
The Brain Reflex System And How It Works [e]- http://www.iit.edu/~smile/bi8902.html
The Great Body Shop [e, f]- http://www.thegreatbodyshop.net
Human Body Simon Says Game [e]- http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2193.shtml
Labels for Education: First Grade Lesson Plans [e]- http://www.labelsforeducation.com/pdf/fitness_plan_first_grade.pdf
The SPARK Programs (Sports, Play and Active Recreation in Kids) [e]- http://www.sparkpe.org
SuperHero Fitness [e]- http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=5895
Take 10! [e]- http://www.take10.net/funforstudents.asp
Education Center Activity: Eat Right! [f]- http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/cooking/eatrigh.html
Food Groups [f]- http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=975
Health: Winning with Nutrition [f]- http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
Mission Nutrition [f]- http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/educators/kto1.html
Oral Health Education: Saving Smiles Series- “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body” [f]- http://www.vahealth.org/dental/oralhealtheducation/index.htm

1.3 The student will explain the need for specific rules and practices to promote personal safety and injury-free situations. Key concepts/skills include:

bus and automobile safety;
pedestrian safety;
playground safety;
fire safety;
home safety;
Internet safety;
water safety;
bicycle, in-line skating, skateboard, scooter, and other self-propelled vehicle safety;
the need for protective gear.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 1.3

Lesson Ideas

Be Smart, Be Safe! [a, b, c, d, e, g, h, i] - http://www.dunebrook.org/lessons/be_smart_be_safe.htm
Road Safety Lessons [a, b, h, i]- http://www.essortment.com/family/roadsafetyeduc_sugl.htm
Playground Safety Check [c]- http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/01-1/lp233_03.shtml
Risk Watch [a, b, c, d, e, g, h, i] - http://www.riskwatch.org
PBS Teachers - Safety [a, b, c, d, e, g, h] – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
Basic Fire Safety [d,e] - http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/parents-teachers/lesson_plan.shtm
Everyday Hazards: Safety Lessons [d,e,h]- http://www.vafire.com/fire_safety_education/vdfpkidsk-2.html
Fire Safety [d,e]- http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=13307
The Fire Triangle: How Fires Burn [d]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Safety/SFY0202.html
Safety Watchers [d] - http://www.vafire.com/fire_safety_education/curriculum.html
Basic Water Safety [g]- http://www.eduref.org
SunWise [g] - http://www.epa.gov/sunwise/
Water Safety [g] - http://www.lifeguardsireland.com/lessonplan.pdf
Follow the Rules, Get Safely to School [h,i]- http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson022.shtml
Oral Health Education Curriculum [i]- Oral_Health_Grade_One.pdf

1.4 The student will demonstrate healthy mental and emotional development. Key concepts/skills include:

cooperation with others;
adaptation to change;
expression of ideas and thoughts to create positive relationships;
the differences between positive and negative emotions.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 1.4

Lesson Ideas

Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices [a, b, c, d] - http://www.wingspanworks.com
Chain of Compliments [a, c]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Mental_Health/MEH0001.html
Group Cooperation [a] - http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessons/GroupCooperation.shtml
Skill Growth [b]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Mental_Health/MEH0005.html
Social Skills [a, c, d]– http://www.pbs.org/teachersource
Being Brave and Dealing with Fear [d]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Mental_Health/MEH0201.html
Go Away, Bad Dreams! [d]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Mental_Health/MEH0010.html
Feelings Are Okay [d] - http://www.teachervision.fen.com/mental-health/printable/44813.html
I Feel Angry or Sad When… [d] - http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit156/lesson5.html

1.5 The student will identify the health care providers and agencies that influence personal health. Key concepts/skills include

the role of community health care professionals;
the purpose of community health care agencies

Virginia Teaching Requirements 1.5

Lesson Ideas

Health Care Coloring Book [a]- http://www.myfirstday.org/HospitalColoring.pdf
Health Career Fun and Games [a]- http://www.mshealthcareers.com/fun/coloring.htm
Nurse/EMT Hat [a]- http://www.teachervision.fen.com/safety/printable/15398.html\
Emergency "911" [a]- http://www.teachervision.fen.com/emergency/printable/29310.html
Helpers [a]- http://www.teachervision.fen.com/emergency/printable/29414.html
Join the Firefighters [a] - http://www.teachervision.fen.com/emergency/printable/15433.html

1.6 The student will demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in the school community. Key concepts/skills include

cooperative behavior;
respect for others;
adherence to school rules;
acceptance of responsibility;
respect for the property of others.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 1.6

Lesson Ideas

Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices [a, b, c, d, e]- http://www.wingspanworks.com
Character Education Lesson Plan: Bullying [a, b, c, e]- http://www.character-in-action.com/character-education-bullying.htm
Ideas: "Getting Along" [a, b]- http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm
Teaching Guide: Bullying and Teasing [a, b, c]- http://www.goodcharacter.com/GROARK/Bullying.html
Clifford the Big Red Dog: "Have Respect"[a, b, c, e]- http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=474
Ideas for Teaching about Different Countries and Cultures [b, e]- http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSLAOCICountriesandCulturesIdeas18.htm
Looks Like Respect, Sounds Like Respect, Feels Like [b, e]- http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit156/lesson4.html
Property: Ownership, Respect, Responsibility [b, e]-http://www.proteacher.com/cgi-bin/outsidesite.cgi
"Making Good Decisions" [c] - http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?BenchmarkID=7&DocID=74
Property: Ownership, Respect, Responsibility [e]- http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/04/lp329-03.shtml
Respect for property (or equivalent) [e]- http://www.teachingzone.org/pdf/7-11PSHElp.pdf
What is Respect? [b,e]- http://www.kamalii.k12.hi.us/TLCF2002/story_-_what_is_respect.htm

1.7 The student will explain that his/her personal decisions help contribute to a healthy environment. Key concepts/skills include

the proper disposal of trash;
the benefits of recycling;
the prevention of water pollution;
the effects of pollution on drinking water and marine life;
water conservation.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 1.7

Lesson Ideas

Water Pollution and Water Quality for the Young Child [c, d, e]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Environmental_Health/ENH0200.html
Pollution and Recycling [a, b, c, d]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Environmental_Health/ENH0002.html
Ways to Help the Environment [a, b, c, d, e]- http://www.teachervision.fen.com/conservation/graphic-organizers/32557.html?detoured=1
Water on Planet Earth [e]- http://www.teachervision.fen.com/earth/printable/29267.html
Why We Recycle? [a, b] - http://www.instructorweb.com/lesson/recycling.asp
Recycling [a, b] - http://www.k6edu.com/2ndgrade/social_studies/recycling.html

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