Fourth Grade Instructional Resources

4.1 The student will explain how nutrition affects personal health and academic achievement. Key concepts/skills include

the nutrients needed for proper brain functioning;
the importance of balance, variety, and moderation in a meal plan;
the effects of malnutrition;
the impact of nutrients on growth and development;
the impact of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins on physical performance.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 4.1

Lesson Ideas

PBS Teachers [a, b, c, d, e] - http://www.pbs.org/teachers/ (choose 3-5, health & fitness, topic: nutrition)
Dole's Five A Day Lesson Plans [a, b, d, e] - http://www.dole5aday.com/index.jsp
Education Center Activity: Eat Right! [a, b, d, e] - http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/cooking/eatrigh.html
Games that Teach Kids about Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition [a, b, d, e] - http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/?page_id=1423
Educator's Reference Desk Nutrition - http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Health/Nutrition
Mission Nutrition [a, b, d, e] - http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/educators/
Nutrition 3: Got Broccoli? [a, b, d] - http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?BenchmarkID=6&DocID=58
Pyramid Explorations [a, b, d, e] - http://www.nutritionexplorations.org
Nutrients In Our Foods [b, d, e] - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=259
Food Intake and Physical Activity [a, d] - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=159
Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger [c] - http://www.feedingminds.org/level1/pri_level.htm
Caloric Burning Activities [e] - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=103

4.2 The student will develop the skills necessary for coping with difficult relationships. Key concepts/skills include

development of refusal skills;
identification and reporting of bullying and aggressive behaviors;
development of coping skills;
recognition of harmful or abusive relationships;
exhibiting self-control.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 4.2

Lesson Ideas

Conflict Management Techniques [a, b, c, e] - http://www.youth.net/cec/cecmisc/cecmisc.33.txt
It's My Life: "The Dangers of Drug Abuse" [a, e] - http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/lesson_plans/dangers_of_drug_abuse.html
LifeSkills Training [a, b, c, d, e]- http://www.lifeskillstraining.com
Decision Making and Assertiveness [a, b, c, e] - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=160
"Making Decisions"[a, c, e] - http://www.sodat.org/Lesson%20Plan%204-6.htm
An Experiment in Unfair Treatment/Prejudice [b] - http://www.education-world.com/a_tsl/archives/04-1/lesson006.shtml
Kids Bullying Kids [b, c, d] - http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2055.shtml
Teaching Guide: Bullying and Teasing [b, c] - http://www.goodcharacter.com/GROARK/Bullying.html
We're All Different Alike [b, c, e]- http://www.nonamecallingweek.org/binary-data/NoNameCalling_ATTACHMENTS/file/87-1.pdf
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program [a, b, c, d, e] - http://www.olweus.org/public/school_bullying.page
Bully Bust [b, c] - http://www.schoolclimate.org/bullybust/bullyprevention.php
It's My Life: "The Dangers of Drug Abuse" [a, e] - http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/parents/lesson_plans/dangers_of_drug_abuse.html
"Making Decisions" [b, c, d, e] - http://www.sodat.org/Lesson%20Plan%204-6.htm

4.3 The student will describe and evaluate the effects of alcohol, inhalants, tobacco, and drug use on the family and community. Key concepts/skills include

the impact on self, family, and community;
the short- and long-term consequences of drug use;
acts of violence and the use of weapons;
laws related to illegal alcohol and tobacco use.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 4.3

Lesson Ideas

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) [a, b, c]- http://www.dare.com
LifeSkills Training [a, b, c] - http://www.lifeskillstraining.com
Protecting You/Protecting Me [a, b, d] - http://www.pypm.org
Substance Abuse Influences [b] - http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Substance_Abuse_Prevention/SBA0003.html
The Magic Bullets [b]- http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Substance_Abuse_Prevention/SBA0200.html

4.4 The student will demonstrate an understanding of health concepts and behaviors that prevent illness and disease. Key concepts/skills include

the body's defenses;
the spread of germs (viruses, bacteria, and fungi);
the difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases;
the importance of early detection of health problems;
the role of regular physical activity, nutrition, and healthy choices.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 4.4

Lession Ideas

An Ounce of Prevention [a, b, c,] - http://www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention/
Be a Germstopper [a, b, c] - http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/index.htm
Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases [a, b, d] - Diseases.pdf
Glo Germ [a, b, c,] - http://www.glogerm.com
Stalking the Mysterious Microbe [a, b, d] - http://www.microbe.org/index.html
Texas Department of Health [a, b, c] - http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/kids/lessonplans/default.shtm
Fun with Handwashing Education [b] - http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Process_Skills/HPS0200.html
Hand Washing Experiment/Data Collection [b] - Hand_Washing_Experiment.pdf
Interactive Heart Rate Worksheet [d] - http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=4874
BAM! Body and Mind> Teachers' Corner> Active or Not Here it Comes! [e] - http://www.bam.gov/teachers/activities/active_or_not.htm
The Great Body Shop [e] - http://www.thegreatbodyshop.net
Let's Get Moving! [e] - http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/letsnet/noframes/subjects/health/b8u4.html
Nutrition Station Circuit [e] - http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=5786
Take 10! [e] - http://www.take10.net/funforstudents.asp

4.5 The student will access and use health resources to improve personal and family health. Key concepts/skills include

Virginia Teaching Requirements 4.5

Lesson Ideas

Teaching TV: Critically Evaluating TV [a,b] - http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources
Teaching TV: Learning With Television [a, b] - http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/
You Can't Judge a Book by It's Cover [a, b] - http://www.acde.org/educate/k3plan1.htm

4.6 The student will evaluate his/her role in identifying solutions to community health problems. Key concepts/skills include

personal responsibility for exhibiting healthy practices within the school and community setting;
the benefits of volunteerism.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 4.6

Lesson Ideas

My Health My World [a] - http://www.bayloreducationaloutreach.org
The Benefits of Volunteering [b] - http://www.g-nation.co.uk/Thebenefitsofvolunteering1.pdf
Natural Disaster Recovery [b] - http://lesson-plan-help.suite101.com/article.cfm/natural_disaster_recovery
"Volunteerism" [b] - http://www.gng.org/pulse/Volunteerism_2A.pdf

4.7 The student will understand the importance of communicating with family about personal and community health issues. Key concepts/skills include

identification of obstacles and solutions to communication;
the importance of seeking assistance from a trusted adult when in unsafe or uncomfortable situations.

Virginia Teaching Requirements 4.7

Lesson Ideas

Education World> Communication Comparisons [a] - http://www.education-world.com/a_tsl/archives/01-1/lesson0018.shtml
The Educator’s Reference Desk> Mystery Pictures: Following Oral Directions - http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts.html
Humanity Quest [b] - http://www.humanityquest.com/topic/art_activities/index.asp?theme1=trust

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