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ENGAGINGSTUDENTS•FOSTERINGACHIEVEMENT•CULTIVATING21stCENTURYGLOBALSKILLS

UnitOverviewContentArea: HealthUnitTitle: Mental,Emotional,andSocialHealthGradeLevel:K-2 UnitSummary:Inthisunitstudentswillexploreappropriatebehaviorandresponsestoavarietyofsocialsituations.Studentswillalsodiscussfriendshipandconflictresolution.InterdisciplinaryConnections:Thestudentswillbeexposedtomanyscenariosinwhichtheywillhavetomakeappropriatechoiceswhenitcomestohandingemotions.Theskillstheylearninthisunitwillconnecttoeachoftheirothersubjects,includingthelunchandrecess.21stCenturyThemesandSkills:CRP1.Actasaresponsibleandcontributingcitizenandemployee.CRP3.Attendtopersonalhealthandfinancialwell-being.CRP4.Communicateclearlyandeffectivelyandwithreason.CRP6.DemonstratecreativityandInnovationCRP8.Utilizecriticalthinkingandmakesenseofproblemsandpersevereinsolvingthem.CRP9.Modelintegrity,ethicalleadershipandeffectivemanagement.

CRP12.Workproductivelyinteamswhileusingculturalglobalcompetence.

LearningTargetsStandards(ContentandTechnology):CPI#: Statement:2.1.2.E.1 Identifybasicsocialandemotionalneedsofallpeople2.1.2.E.2 Determinepossiblecausesofconflictbetweenpeopleandappropriatewaystopreventandresolve

them.2.1.2.E.3 Explainhealthwaysofcopingwithcommonstressfulsituationsexperiencedbychildren2.4.2.A.1 Compareandcontrastdifferentkindsoffamilieslocallyandglobally.1.4.2.A.2 Distinguishtherolesandresponsibilitiesofdifferentfamilymembers.2.4.2.A.3 Determinethefactorsthatcontributetohealthyrelationships.8.1.P.E.1 UsetheInternettoexploreandinvestigatequestionswithateacher’ssupport.8.1.2.E.1 Usedigitaltoolsandonlineresourcestoexploreaproblemorissue.8.2.2.B.1 Identifyhowtechnologyimpactsorimproveslife.8.2.2.C.1 Brainstormideasonhowtosolveaproblemorbuildaproduct.UnitEssentialQuestion(s):● Howshouldwereactwhenfacedwithdifficultemotions

UnitEnduringUnderstandings:● Studentswillrecognizeappropriatereactionsto

specificemotions.

UnitLearningTargets/Objectives:Studentswill…● Beabletodefineself-esteem,anddemonstrateanunderstandingoftheimportanceofself-esteemtothegeneral


healthandwellbeingofaperson.● Beabletoidentifyemotions,aswellasgiveexamplesofcausesfortheonsetofdifferentemotions.● Beabletoidentifyappropriateresponsestoanger.● Beabletoidentifythecomponentsofahealthyfriendship.● Compareandcontrastdifferenttypesoffamilies.● Beabletodistinguishrolesandresponsibilitiesoffamilymembers.

EvidenceofLearningFormativeAssessments:TeacherobservationStudentfeedbackSummative/BenchmarkAssessment(s):Unitquiz Resources/Materials(copyhyperlinksfordigitalresources):Teachercreatedresources(i.e.worksheets)

Modifications:● SpecialEducationStudents

- ConsultwithcasemanagerandfollowIEPaccommodationsandmodifications.

- Allowerrorsandextendedtimetocompletetasks.● EnglishLanguageLearners

- Allowerrorsinspeaking- Grantextendedtietocompleteassignments.- Rephrasequestions,directions,andexplanations.

● At-RiskStudents

- FollowI&RSactionplans.- Allowextendedtimetocompleteassignments.- Consultwithclassroomteacher.

● GiftedandTalentedStudents-Provideextensionactivities

LessonPlansLessonName/Topic

LessonObjective(s) Timeframe(day(s)tocomplete)

Self-esteem

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytodefineself-esteem.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingoftheimportanceofself-esteeminemotionalhealth.

2days

Emotions

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifydifferentemotions.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofappropriate

2weeks


responsestoanger.Friendships

Studentswilldemonstrateandunderstandingofanappropriaterelationshipbetweenfriends.

1week

Families

Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofdifferenttypesoffamilieslocallyandglobally.

1week

TeacherNotes:AdditionalResourcesClicklinksbelowtoaccessadditionalresourcesusedtodesignthisunit:

UnitOverviewContentArea: HealthUnitTitle: SafetyGradeLevel: K-2UnitSummary:Inthisunitstudentswillexploresituationswheretheremaybeapotentialforinjury.Althoughitisimpossibletoavoidalldanger,studentswilllearnhowtolowertheriskofinjuryinavarietyofscenarios.InterdisciplinaryConnections:Thestudentswillbeexposedtomanyscenariosinwhichtheywillhavetomakeappropriatechoiceswhenitcomestohandingemotions.Theskillstheylearninthisunitwillconnecttoeachoftheirothersubjects,includingthelunchandrecess.21stCenturyThemesandSkills:CRP1.Actasaresponsibleandcontributingcitizenandemployee.CRP3.Attendtopersonalhealthandfinancialwell-being.CRP4.Communicateclearlyandeffectivelyandwithreason.CRP6.DemonstratecreativityandInnovationCRP8.Utilizecriticalthinkingandmakesenseofproblemsandpersevereinsolvingthem.CRP9.Modelintegrity,ethicalleadershipandeffectivemanagement.



LearningTargetsStandards(ContentandTechnology):CPI#: Statement:2.1.2.D.1 Identifywaystopreventinjuriesathome,school,andinthecommunity(e.g.firesafety,poisonsafety,

accidentprevention)2.1.2.D.2 Differentiateamongthecharacteristicsofstrangers,acquaintances,andtrustedadultsanddescribe

safeandappropriatebehaviors/touches.2.1.2.D.3 Identifyproceduresassociatedwithpedestrian,bicycle,andtrafficsafety.2.2.2.A.1 Expressneeds,wants,andfeelingsinhealthandsafetyrelatedsituations.2.2.2.B.1 ExplainWhatadecisionisandwhyitisadvantageoustothinkbeforeacting2.2.2.B.2 Relatedecisionmakingbyselfandotherstoone’shealth.2.2.2.B.3 Determinewaysparents,peers,technology,culture,andmediainfluencehealthdecisions.8.1.P.E.1 UsetheInternettoexploreandinvestigatequestionswithateacher’ssupport.8.1.2.E.1 Usedigitaltoolsandonlineresourcestoexploreaproblemorissue.8.2.2.B.1 Identifyhowtechnologyimpactsorimproveslife.8.2.2.C.1 Brainstormideasonhowtosolveaproblemorbuildaproduct.UnitEssentialQuestion(s):● HowdoIstaysafeinvarioussituations?

UnitEnduringUnderstandings:● Studentswillidentifyhowtostaysafeinvarious

situations.

UnitLearningTargets/Objectives:Studentswill…● Beabletoshowanunderstandingoffiresafety.● Beabletoshowanunderstandingofbeingsafearoundstrangers● BeabletoidentifysafeandunsafeHalloweenpractices.● Beabletoidentifytheaspectofbicycle,scooter,skateboard,(oranyotherobjectwithwheels)safety.



- ConsultwithcasemanagerandfollowIEP

● At-RiskStudents

- FollowI&RSactionplans.


accommodationsandmodifications.- Allowerrorsandextendedtimetocompletetasks.

● EnglishLanguageLearners- Allowerrorsinspeaking- Grantextendedtietocompleteassignments.- Rephrasequestions,directions,andexplanations.

- Allowextendedtimetocompleteassignments.- Consultwithclassroomteacher.

● GiftedandTalentedStudents● -Provideextensionactivities



FireSafety

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifyfireasauseful,butpotentiallydangeroustool.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofanemergencyplan,andtheimportanceofpracticingthatplan.

2days

Strangersafety

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitydefinestranger.Studentswilldemonstrateproperprotocolifapproachedbyastranger.Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytodifferentiatebetweenstrangers,acquaintances,andtrustedadults,andidentifyappropriatebehaviors/touches(Grade2)

2days

HalloweenSafety

StudentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofstayingsafeduringHalloweencelebrations.

1day

BicycleSafety

Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingoftheimportanceofthebrain,andprotectingitwithahelmetwhileriding.Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytogiveexamplesofsafeandunsafebicycleridingpractices.

2days



ContentArea: HealthUnitTitle: DiseasepreventionandcontrolGradeLevel:K-2 UnitSummary:Inthisunitstudentswilldiscussthecausesofdisease,aswellaswaystopreventthespreadofdisease.InterdisciplinaryConnections:Thestudentswillbeexposedtomanyscenariosinwhichtheywillhavetomakeappropriatechoiceswhenitcomestohandingemotions.Theskillstheylearninthisunitwillconnecttoeachoftheirothersubjects,includingthelunchandrecess.21stCenturyThemesandSkills:CRP1.Actasaresponsibleandcontributingcitizenandemployee.CRP3.Attendtopersonalhealthandfinancialwell-being.CRP4.Communicateclearlyandeffectivelyandwithreason.CRP6.DemonstratecreativityandInnovationCRP8.Utilizecriticalthinkingandmakesenseofproblemsandpersevereinsolvingthem.CRP9.Modelintegrity,ethicalleadershipandeffectivemanagement.


LearningTargetsStandards(ContentandTechnology):CPI#: Statement:2.1.2.C.1 Summarizesymptomsofcommondiseasesandhealthconditions.2.1.2.C.2 Summarizestrategiestopreventthespreadofcommondiseasesandhealthconditions.2.1.2.C.3 Determinehowpersonalfeelingscanaffectone’swellness.2.2.2.E.1 Determinewheretoaccesshome,school,andcommunityhealthprofessionals.8.1.P.E.1 UsetheInternettoexploreandinvestigatequestionswithateacher’ssupport.8.1.2.E.1 Usedigitaltoolsandonlineresourcestoexploreaproblemorissue.8.2.2.B.1 Identifyhowtechnologyimpactsorimproveslife.8.2.2.C.1 Brainstormideasonhowtosolveaproblemorbuildaproduct.UnitEssentialQuestion(s):● Howcanweavoidbecomingill?● IfIgetsick,howdoIgethealthy?

UnitEnduringUnderstandings:● Studentswillidentifythecausesofcommon

illness.● Studentswillidentifywhattodoifthebecome

sick.


UnitLearningTargets/Objectives:Studentswill…● Beabletoidentifythegermsthatmostcommonlycausecommondiseases(i.e.strepthroat).● Beabletoidentifystrategiestokeepthemselves,andtheirclassmatesfromgettingandspreadinggerms.






● At-RiskStudents

- FollowI&RSactionplans.- Allowextendedtimetocomplete

assignments.- Consultwithclassroomteacher.




Germsanddisease.

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifythevirusesandbacteriaasthemostcommoncausesofcommonillness.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofcommoncausesofthespreadofgermsfrompersontoperson.

2day

Hygiene/Diseaseprevention

Studentswillidentifyproperlywashinghandsasthebestdefenseagainstthespreadofgerms.

2days


Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifyproperpersonalhygienepractices(i.e.bathing,washingclothes,brushinghair).Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoproperlywashtheirhands.

(Grade2)Contagiousv.s.noncontagiousdiseases

Studentswillbeabletodefinecontagious.Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytodifferentiatediseasesthatareeasytocatchfromthosethataredifficultorimpossibletocatchfromanotherperson.

1day


UnitOverviewContentArea: HealthUnitTitle: GrowthandDevelopmentGradeLevel:K-2 UnitSummary:Inthisunitstudentswillexplorethesystemsofthehumanbody,aswellasphysicalgrowthanddevelopment.InterdisciplinaryConnections:Thestudentswillbeexposedtomanyscenariosinwhichtheywillhavetomakeappropriatechoiceswhenitcomestohandlingemotions.Theskillstheylearninthisunitwillconnecttoeachoftheirothersubjects,includingthelunchandrecess.21stCenturyThemesandSkills:CRP1.Actasaresponsibleandcontributingcitizenandemployee.CRP3.Attendtopersonalhealthandfinancialwell-being.CRP4.Communicateclearlyandeffectivelyandwithreason.CRP6.DemonstratecreativityandInnovation


CRP8.Utilizecriticalthinkingandmakesenseofproblemsandpersevereinsolvingthem.CRP9.Modelintegrity,ethicalleadershipandeffectivemanagement.

CRP12.Workproductivelyinteamswhileusingculturalglobalcompetence.LearningTargets

Standards(ContentandTechnology):CPI#: Statement:2.1.2.A.1 Explainwhatbeing“well”meansandidentifyself-carepracticesthatsupportwellness.2.1.2.A.2 Usecorrectterminologytoidentifybodyparts,andexplainhowbodypartsworktogetherto

supportwellness.2.4.2.B.1 Compareandcontrastthephysicaldifferencesandsimilaritiesofthegenders.2.4.2.C.1 Explainthefactorsthatcontributetoamotherhavingahealthybaby.8.1.P.E.1 UsetheInternettoexploreandinvestigatequestionswithateacher’ssupport.8.1.2.E.1 Usedigitaltoolsandonlineresourcestoexploreaproblemorissue.8.2.2.B.1 Identifyhowtechnologyimpactsorimproveslife.8.2.2.C.1 Brainstormideasonhowtosolveaproblemorbuildaproduct. UnitEssentialQuestion(s):● Howdothesystemsofthebodyworktogethertokeepus

healthy?

UnitEnduringUnderstandings:● Thestudentswillrecognizethesystemsofthe

bodyasmachinethatworkstokeepushealthy

UnitLearningTargets/Objectives:Studentswill…● Beabletoidentifythehumanbodyasacollectionofsystemsthatallowsthemtosurvive.(K-2)● Beabletoidentifythepartsandfunctionofthedigestivesystem,circulatorysystem,andrespiratorysystem.(1-2)● Beabletoidentifythepartsoftheeyeandear.(Grade2)





- Allowerrorsinspeaking

● At-RiskStudents

- FollowI&RSactionplans.- Allowextendedtimetocomplete

assignments.- Consultwithclassroomteacher.

● GiftedandTalentedStudents


- Grantextendedtietocompleteassignments.- Rephrasequestions,directions,andexplanations.

● -Provideextensionactivities

LessonPlansLessonName/Topic LessonObjective(s) Timeframe(day(s)tocomplete)Growthanddevelopment

Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofthegrowththathastakenplacefromtheirbirth,topresent.

1day

Digestivesystem(Grades1-2)

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentify,andlabelthepartsandfunctionsofthedigestivesystem.

1day

Circulatory/respiatorysystems(Grades1-2)

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentify,andlabelthepartsandfunctionsofthecirculatory/respiatorysystem.

2day

Theeye(Grade2)

Studenteswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentify,andexplainthepartsoftheeye

2days

Theear(Grade2)

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifyandexplainthepartsoftheear.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofcommonreasonsforhearingloss,andpossibleremediesforit.

2days



UnitOverviewContentArea: HealthUnitTitle: NutritionGradeLevel:K-2 UnitSummary:Inthenutritionunitstudentswilllearntheimportanceofabalanceddiet.InterdisciplinaryConnections:Thestudentswillbeexposedtomanyscenariosinwhichtheywillhavetomakeappropriatechoiceswhenitcomestohandingemotions.Theskillstheylearninthisunitwillconnecttoeachoftheirothersubjects,includingthelunchandrecess.21stCenturyThemesandSkills:CRP1.Actasaresponsibleandcontributingcitizenandemployee.CRP3.Attendtopersonalhealthandfinancialwell-being.CRP4.Communicateclearlyandeffectivelyandwithreason.CRP6.DemonstratecreativityandInnovationCRP8.Utilizecriticalthinkingandmakesenseofproblemsandpersevereinsolvingthem.CRP9.Modelintegrity,ethicalleadershipandeffectivemanagement.


LearningTargetsStandards(ContentandTechnology):CPI#: Statement:2.1.2.B.1 Explainwhysomefoodsarehealthiertoeatthanothers.2.1.2.B.2 ExplainhowfoodsonMyPlatedifferinnutritionalcontentandvalue.


2.1.2.B.3 Summarizeinformationaboutfoodfoundonproductlabels8.1.P.E.1 UsetheInternettoexploreandinvestigatequestionswithateacher’ssupport.8.1.2.E.1 Usedigitaltoolsandonlineresourcestoexploreaproblemorissue.8.2.2.B.1 Identifyhowtechnologyimpactsorimproveslife.8.2.2.C.1 Brainstormideasonhowtosolveaproblemorbuildaproduct.UnitEssentialQuestion(s):● Whyisitimportanttoeathealthyfood?

UnitEnduringUnderstandings:● Studentswillrecognizefoodasoutfuelandenergy

source.

UnitLearningTargets/Objectives:Studentswill…● Beabletoidentifythesourcesoffood.(plantsoranimals)● BeabletoshowanunderstadingofthefoodgroupsintheFoodPlate.● Beabletoidentifyfoodasourfuelsource.






● At-RiskStudents





PlantsorAnimals

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifyplantsandanimalsasourfoodsource.Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytodifferentiate

1day


betweenfoodsthatcomefromplants,andthosethatcomefromanimals.(Grades1-2)

Foodisfuel

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytorecognizefoodasoursourceoffuelforenergy.

1day

FoodGroups

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifythe5foodgroups.Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoseparatefoodsbytheirfoodgroup.

2days


UnitOverviewContentArea: HealthUnitTitle: MedicineandDrugsGradeLevel:K-2 UnitSummary:Inthisunitstudentswillexploretheproperuseofdrugsasmedication,alongwithuseofillegalandlegaldrugs.InterdisciplinaryConnections:Thestudentswillbeexposedtomanyscenariosinwhichtheywillhavetomakeappropriatechoiceswhenitcomestohandingemotions.Theskillstheylearninthisunitwillconnecttoeachoftheirothersubjects,includingthelunchandrecess.21stCentury


ThemesandSkills:CRP1.Actasaresponsibleandcontributingcitizenandemployee.CRP3.Attendtopersonalhealthandfinancialwell-being.CRP4.Communicateclearlyandeffectivelyandwithreason.CRP6.DemonstratecreativityandInnovationCRP8.Utilizecriticalthinkingandmakesenseofproblemsandpersevereinsolvingthem.CRP9.Modelintegrity,ethicalleadershipandeffectivemanagement.

CRP12.Workproductivelyinteamswhileusingculturalglobalcompetence.LearningTargets

Standards(ContentandTechnology):CPI#: Statement:2.3.2.A.1 Explainwhatmedicinesareandwhensometypesofmedicinesareused2.3.2.A.2 Explainwhymedicinesshouldbeadministeredasdirected2.3.2.B.1 Identifywaysthatdrugscanbeabused.2.3.2.B.2 Explaintheeffectsoftobaccouseonpersonalhygiene,health,andsafety.2.3.2.B.3 Explainwhytobaccosmokeisharmfultononsmokers.2.3.2.B.4 Identifyproductsthatcontainalcohol.2.3.2.B.5 Listsubstancesthatshouldneverbeinhaledandwhy.2.3.2.C.1 Recognizethatsomepeoplemayhavedifficultycontrollingtheiruseofalcohol,tobacco,andother

drugs.2.3.2.C.2 Explainthatpeoplewhoabusealcohol,tobacco,andotherdrugscangethelp.8.1.P.E.1 UsetheInternettoexploreandinvestigatequestionswithateacher’ssupport.8.1.2.E.1 Usedigitaltoolsandonlineresourcestoexploreaproblemorissue.8.2.2.B.1 Identifyhowtechnologyimpactsorimproveslife.8.2.2.C.1 Brainstormideasonhowtosolveaproblemorbuildaproduct.UnitEssentialQuestion(s):● Whatistheappropriatewaytotakemedicine?● Whydopeopleusedrugsiftheyknowtheyarebadfor

them?

UnitEnduringUnderstandings:● Studentswillidentifytheappropriateuseof

medicines.

UnitLearningTargets/Objectives:Studentswill…● Beabletoidentifytheproperuseofmedication.● Beabletodifferentiatebetweendrugsusedformedicinalpurposesvs.recreationspurposes.● Beabletoshowanunderstandingofaddiction.

EvidenceofLearningFormativeAssessments:TeacherobservationStudentfeedbackSummative/BenchmarkAssessment(s):Unitquiz


Resources/Materials(copyhyperlinksfordigitalresources):Teachercreatedresources(i.e.worksheets)





● At-RiskStudents





Medicines

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifymedicinesasdrugsthatareusedtohelppeoplewhoaresick.

1day

Tobacco

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifytobacco/nicotineasaharmfulproductthatislegalforadults.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingoftheharmfuleffectsoftobaccouse.

1day

Alcohol

Studentswilldemonstratetheabilitytoidentifyalcoholasaproductthatislegalforadults.Studentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingoftheterm“alcoholic”

1day



UnitOverview

ContentArea:HealthEducation

UnitTitle:Mindfulness

GradeLevel:K-2

UnitSummary:WithintheMindfulnessunit,studentswillbetaughthowtobeinthemomentandpresentwiththeirmind,theirthoughts,andtheenvironmentaroundthem.Inthisunit,studentslearnmindfulreactionstogivenemotions.The7Mindsetscourseisanage-appropriateoverviewofthe7Mindsetsforelementarystudents.Thecourseisprimarilyinstructor-ledbutrequiresextensivestudentparticipation.Additionally,somestudent-ledcomponentsareincluded.Thecourseusesdevelopmentally-appropriategames,activities,andvideostocreateanunderstandingofthefourlearningobjectivescontainedineachMindset.Thisunitwillbetaughtbyelementarycertifiedstaffmembersinageneraleducationclassroomforaminimumof30minuteseachweekthroughoutthedurationoftheschoolyearduringtheweeklySELperiod

LearningTargets

Standards(ContentandTechnology):

CPI#: Statement:

2.1.2.E.1 Identifybasicsocialandemotionalneedsofallpeople.

2.1.2.E.3 Explainhealthywaysofcopingwithcommonstressfulsituationsexperiencedbychildren.

2.2.2.C.1 Explainthemeaningofcharacterandhowitisreflectedinthethoughts,feelings,andactionsofoneselfandothers

2.2.2.C.2 Identifytypesofdisabilitiesanddemonstrateappropriatebehaviorwheninteractingwithpeoplewithdisabilities.

2.2.2.D.1 Determinethebenefitsforoneselfandothersofparticipatinginaclassorschoolserviceactivity.

Interdisciplinary:

RL.2.1 Askandanswersuchquestionsaswho,what,where,when,why,andhowtodemonstrateunderstandingofkeydetailsinatext.


21stCenturySkills:

CRP1. Actasaresponsibleandcontributingcitizenandemployee.

CRP5. Considertheenvironmental,socialandeconomicimpactsofdecisions.

NJSELCompetencies

Competency1 Self-Awareness

Competency2 Self-Management

Competency3 SocialAwareness

Competency4 ResponsibleDecisionmaking

Competency5 RelationshipSkills

UnitEssentialQuestion(s):

● Whatismindfulness?

● Whyismindfulnessimportant?

● Howcanwetakesmallstepstoturnmistakesintoopportunities?

● Howcanwealignourinterestswithourcorevaluesandourpassionswithwhatmattersmosttous?

● Howdoessurroundingourselveswithpeoplewhobuildusupandinspireushelpustoliveourbestlife?

● Howcanwecelebratesuccessesandsetbackswhileonthejourneytoachieveourgoals?

● Howdoesseekingthepositiveineverysituationandshowinggratitudemoreoftenhelpusfeelbetterandbecomehappier?

● Howcanwegivebackthroughourinterestsandpassions?

● Howcanwebebrave,trynewthings,andstayfocusedonthepathtoachievingourdreams?

UnitEnduringUnderstandings:

● Studentswillutilizetheskillsofmindfullistening,andmindfulbodiesinsituationswhereitisnecessary.

● Studentswillusebreathingandothertechniqueslearnedtohelpdiffusesituationsandemotions.

● Studentswillbeabletoembracecreativityandimaginationandlookonthebrightsideofthings.

● Studentswillunderstandthattheyarealluniqueindividualswithuniquepassionsandtalents.

● Studentswilllearntoactivelyseekwaystoofferkindnessinordertostrengthentheserelationships.

● Studentswilllearntofocustheirenergyonachievingtheirgoalsandthattheirlivesareajourneypavedwithsetbacksandcelebrationsthatwelearnfromallalongtheway.

● Studentswilllearntolookforthepositiveinallsituations,bigorsmall,andnoticehowitchangestheoutcome.


● Studentswilllearnthatbygivingbackthroughtheirinterestsandpassions,theywillhelpotherpeopleandleavealastinglegacyintheworld.

● Studentswillunderstandthatbybeingbrave,tryingnewthings,andstayingfocusedonthepathtoachievingourdreams,everystepwetakeshouldbepurposefulandalignwithourgoalsandbeliefs.

UnitLearningTargets/Objectives:

Studentswill…

● beabletobepresentinamomentwhenfacedwithadifficultdecision.

● utilizemindfullisteningtotryandunderstandwhatsomeoneistryingtocommunicate.

● thinkbeforereactingtoensurethereactionispurposefulandappropriate.

● Changetheirmindsettofindthegoodinsituations.

● Identifytheirstrengthsandareasofgrowth.

EvidenceofLearning

FormativeAssessments:

● Teacherobservations

● Teacherfeedback

● Preandposttestsonthefundamentalsofmindfulness

Summative/BenchmarkAssessment(s):

● Postsurveyattheendoftheyear.

Resources/Materials(copyhyperlinksfordigitalresources):

7MindsetsLink:https://7mindsets.com/(SeeTechDepartmentforlogin)

Modifications:


● SpecialEducationStudents

ConsultwithcasemanagerandfollowIEP

accommodationsandmodifications.

-Allowerrorsandextendedtimetocompletetasks.

● EnglishLanguageLearners

-Allowerrorsinspeaking

-Grantextendedtietocompleteassignments.

-Rephrasequestions,directions,andexplanations.

● At-RiskStudents

-FollowI&RSactionplans.

-Allowextendedtimetocompleteassignments.

-Consultwithclassroomteacher.

● GiftedandTalentedStudents’

-Provideextensionactivities

LessonPlans

LessonName/Topic


Mindfulness

SEL-

EverythingisPossible

Studentswilllearnhowtolookatthebrightsidewhenthingsdonotgotheirway.

4-5weeks

Mindfulness

SEL-

PassionFirst

Studentswillbeabletofocusontheirinterestsandwhatmakesthemuniqueandalignthemwiththeirvaluesandpassions.

4-5weeks

Mindfulness

SEL-WeareConnected

Studentswillbeabletoseekoutandmaximizepositiverelationshipswithpeoplethatcanhelpusachieveourdreams.

4-5weeks

Mindfulness

SEL-100%Accountable

Studentswillbeabletounderstandthatweareresponsibleforourownsuccessandhappiness.

4-5weeks

Mindfulness

SEL-Attitude

Studentswillbeabletounderstandthatweareallunique,andifwefocusonwhatweenjoyandwhatbringsushappiness,

4-5weeks


ofGratitude thesethingswillmultiply.

Mindfulness

SEL-LivetoGive

Studentswillfocusongivingloveandrespecttoothers,andreceivingnewandexcitingthingsthatcomeintotheirlivesgracefully.

4-5weeks

Mindfulness

SEL-TheTimeisNow

Studentswilllearntofindandembracecircumstancesthatcreatepositiveemotions.

4-5weeks

TeacherNotes:

MindfulnessfallsundertheMental/EmotionalHealthportionoftheMidlandParkHealthCurriculum.ItisoneunittaughtfromSeptemberthroughJunebyanelementarycertifiedteacherforaminimumof30minuteseachweek.Thiscanspreadoverthecourseoftheweekasneeded

AdditionalResources

Clicklinksbelowtoaccessadditionalresourcesusedtodesignthisunit:

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/integrating-mindfulness-in-classroom-curriculum-giselle-shardlow

https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/

https://www.mindfulschools.org/resources/explore-mindful-resources/

http://www.mindfulteachers.org/p/free-resources-and-lesson-plans.html

https://www.teachstarter.com/blog/classroom-mindfulness-activities-for-children/


TITLEK-2Health

Course Description: TheK-2healthcoursewillintroduceageappropriatehealthissuesthataffecttheireverydaylives.ThegoaloftheK-2healthprogramistousetheknowledgeandskillstofosterhealthyhabitsandbehaviors,andtopreventunhealthyhabitsandbehaviors Course Sequence: Unit1:Mental,Emotional,andSocialhealth:7weeks Unit2:Safety:7weeks Unit3:Diseasepreventionandcontrol:6weeks Unit4:GrowthandDevelopment:9weeksUnitUnit5:Nutrition:5weeks Unit6:MedicineandDrugs:5weeksUnit7Mindfulness35weeks Pre-requisite: None

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