Health Education Lesson Plan Format



Health Education Lesson Plan

Descriptive Information

Skill Emphasis (NHES): Self Management

Grade Level: 1st – 5th

Content Area of Health: Mental Health

Title of Lesson: Relaxation (Stress Management)

PA Standard (Health & PE):

• 10.2.3. A. Identify personal hygiene practices and community helpers that promote health and prevent the spread of disease.

Curricular Connections: Public Speaking, Writing

Behavioral Objective(s)

Cognitive: After the lesson, students will be able to describe differences between good stress and bad stress.

Cognitive: After participating in the activity, students will learn techniques used to help manage stress

Affective: During group discussions, students will contribute and value ideas from their peers regarding the importance of relaxation.

Skill (Self-Management) = During the learning activity, the students will be able to self manage their stress through the given techniques presented in class.

Brief Outline of Today’s Lesson:

1. Bell Ringer: “Snowball Stressful Feelings”

2. Introduction to the Lesson

3. Content & Instructional Strategies

▪ What is Stress? (PowerPoint)

4. In-Class Learning Activity: “Stress Activity”

▪ (note 1st and 2nd is different than 3rd and 4th)

5. In-Class Learning Activity Assessment

▪ Description of the Assessment

▪ Content & Skills Criteria/Cues

▪ Analytical Rubric

6. Final Thoughts/Conclusion to the Lesson

7. Classroom Management & Materials

Expanded Outline of Today’s Lesson

1.Introduction to the Lesson (Set Induction):

The teacher will come in and act really distressed about how the students need to complete an assessment in order for me to pass my certification test so there will be sayings on the board emphasizing how important it is to do good on this unannounced quiz.

2.Bell Ringer (Instant Activity):

I will then pass out a small sheet of paper and then explain to the students to write down how they are feeling. Once every student has wrote down a feeling or an emotion, the students will crumple their sheet of paper into a little ball. The students will throw the pieces of paper up in the air. (I will explain that no one should be throwing them at another student). After 20 seconds of throwing, I will ask them to grab the closest paper and each student will share in a whip-around fashion.

3.Content & Instructional Strategies:

PowerPoint Outline:

Stress Management

1st & 2nd grade classes

When an image is shown move to the LEFT if you think the picture shows something STRESSFUL

…..

Or move to the RIGHT if you think the picture shows something RELAXFUL

Stressed

Relaxed

Stressed

What does it mean to be relaxed?

It means calm, comfortable, peaceful

Now think of a time where you felt relaxed

THINK PAIR SHARE

What is Stress?

When you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad.

You may feel angry, frustrated, scared, or afraid — which can give you a stomachache or a headache.

Now think of a time where you felt stressed

THINK PAIR SHARE

What causes stress?

Plenty of things can cause stress in a kid's life

The trick is to remember that some types of stress are good and others are bad

Good or normal stress might show up when you're called on in class or when you have to give a report

But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings keep going over time.

You may not feel well if your parents are fighting, if a family member is sick, if you're having problems at school, or if you're going through anything else that makes you upset every day.

Finding a Balance:

The best way to keep stress away is to have a balanced life. That means making good decisions about how to spend your time.

If you're only dealing with school stuff and have no time to play, you can get stressed.

CLOUD of Calmness

Calm

Letting Go

Open Your Mind

Unique

Dream

CLOUD Activity

Draw yourself on the cloud of calmness in your special place where you feel calm & relaxed.

Homework!

Put the picture by your bed & imagine yourself in the place where you feel calm and relaxed before bed.

Next week I will check to see who did this & if it worked.

Stress Management #2

1st & 2nd grade

Experiment Results

THINK

PAIR

SHARE

Review

What is stress?

What is a stressor?

How does your body react to stress?

CLOUD

Finding a Balance:

The best way to keep stress away is to have a balanced life. That means making good decisions about how to spend your time.

If you're only dealing with school stuff and have no time to play, you can get stressed.

Relaxation Techniques

YOGA VIDEO!

Now we will complete the RAINBOW walk worksheet.

Stress Management

3rd & 4th grade

What is stress?

The way your body reacts when there are changes in your life

What is a stressor?

It is something that causes stress

Write down one of the things that might make people feel “stressed out.”

A big test

An annoying little brother

Bad haircut

Write down one example of a good way people might deal with stress:

Exercise

Get plenty of rest

Make a daily plan

Good & Bad Stress

Good or normal stress might show up when you're called on in class or when you have to give a report

But bad stress can happen if the stressful feelings keep going over time.

How does your body react to stress?

Heart beats faster

Muscles get tense

Breathe faster

Hands get moist

Make sure you keep your SELF in mind:

Sleep

Exercise

Leisure (something fun)

Food

Journal Worksheet

Each student will complete their own worksheet.

Once finished, groups will discuss their stressful situation with others.

Guidelines for Relaxation

Students cannot be touching anyone or anything when laying down

Voices must be point away

Avoid any unnecessary movement or noise

Focus on the voice & following directions

And last but not least….

Shoes may be removed

Stress Management #2

3rd & 4th grade

REVIEW

What is stress?

What is a stressor?

How does your body react to stress?

SELF

5 Steps to Fighting Stress

#1 GET SUPPORT

When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to a trusted adult, such as a parent, other relative, a school counselor, or a coach. And don't forget about your friends. They might be worried about the same test or have had similar problems, such as dealing with a divorce or the death of a beloved pet.

#2 Don't freak out!

It's easy to let your feelings go wild when you're upset. Notice your feelings, and name them — for example, "I am so angry!" And say or think about why you feel that way. Then, find a way to calm down and get past the upset feelings and find a way to express them. Do breathing exercises, listen to music, write in a journal, play with a pet, go for a walk or a bike ride, or do whatever helps you shift to a better mood.

#3 Don't take it out on yourself.

Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear, that's not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don't take it out on yourself. Be kind to yourself and ask for the helping hand or pat on the back that you need — and deserve — to get you through the tough situation you're facing.

#4 Try to solve the problem.

After you're calm and you have support from adults and friends, it's time to get down to business. You need to figure out what the problem is. Even if you can't solve all of it, maybe you can begin by solving a piece of it.

#5 Be positive — most stress is temporary.

It may not seem like it when you're in the middle a stressful situation, but stress does go away, often when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.

These five steps aren't magic — and you might have to do some steps more than once, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, you'll help yourself feel better even faster. Ah . . . it feels so good when the stress is gone!

Guidelines for Relaxation

Students cannot be touching anyone or anything when laying down

Voices must be point away

Avoid any unnecessary movement or noise

Focus on the voice & following directions

And last but not least….

Shoes may be removed

Now that your relaxed….

Were going to see how much you really know about relaxation and stress management!

Have a relaxing week!

4. In-Class Learning Activity(ies):

See PowerPoint & Attachments

-Cloud Calmness Song

-Rainbow Walking Song

-Progressive Muscle Relaxation Song

-Yoga Video

5. Classroom Management & Materials

Content References





Activity Reference(s)

-Cloud Calmness Song

-Rainbow Walking Song

-Progressive Muscle Relaxation Song

-Yoga Video

Appendices

Stress Journal Activity

Stress Quiz on Kids Health webpage

Cloud Activity

Rainbow Activity

Stress Quiz

Instructions: Answer each question.

1. True or False: Stress is what you feel when you’re worried or uncomfortable about something.

T F

2. True or False: Good stress can help push you to get things done, like study for a test or practice for a concert.

T F

3. True or False: Bad stress can make you sick.

T F

4. True or False: Keeping a balanced life makes you more stressed out.

T F

5. True or False: When you’re feeling stressed, you should always try to solve the problem yourself.

T F

6. Write the words that make up the SELF technique for avoiding stress:

S

E

L

F

7. Write two strategies that helped you feel better when you were in a stressful situation:

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NAME: Teacher:

Stress – is the way your body reacts when there are changes in your life.

Describe how stress effects YOU (how does it make you feel?):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

A Stressor – is something that causes stress.

Write down some things which cause you to feel stress:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

NAME: Teacher:

Stress – is the way your body reacts when there are changes in your life.

Describe how stress effects YOU (how does it make you feel?):

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

A Stressor – is something that causes stress.

Write down some things which cause you to feel stress:

1.

2.

3.

4. Dear Journal,

I am so stressed! I barely have a minute to relax all day long. Before school, I go to swim practice, and after school, I work on the school newspaper and have piano lessons. On Saturday mornings, I volunteer at the local hospital. Then the rest of the weekend, I try to catch up on the schoolwork that I didn’t have time for all week. I never see my friends, and I always eat on the run. I’m starting to have headaches and stomachaches. What should I do?

Stressed-out Shannon

Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?

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What is the Stressor?

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How did you feel?

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Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.

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Dear Journal,

ARGH! Everything is going wrong. I have a science fair project due at the end of the month and it will take me forever to do because I’m lousy when it comes to science. To make things worse, we’re playing basketball in P.E. next week and I’ve never even dribbled a ball. With so much stress, there are some days I just don’t want to get out of bed.

Mad Matt

Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?

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What is the Stressor?

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How did you feel?

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Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.

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Dear Journal,

My parents are getting a divorce, and I’m really stressed out about it. I can’t stop thinking about what’s going to happen to my family. I don’t feel like hanging out with any of my friends, and I don’t think there’s anyone I can talk to who will understand what I’m going through. When someone does try to talk to me, I snap at them and tell them to leave me alone. I don’t know what to do to get this knot out of my stomach.

Confused Carl

Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?

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What is the Stressor?

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How did you feel?

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Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.

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Dear Journal,

I can’t remember the last time I got a good night’s sleep. I keep waking up because I’m so stressed about my math class. I just toss and turn, thinking out about the next question I’ll get wrong when the teacher calls on me. When the alarm goes off, I’m exhausted, and by the time math class rolls around, I can barely keep my eyes open. Help!

Tired Tom

Is this an example of good stress or bad stress?

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What is the Stressor?

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How did you feel?

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Identify a way to deal with the stressful situation and explain WHY.

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NAME:

In the space above, draw yourself where you went when you stepped off the rainbow.

Directions: In the above space, draw a picture of yourself where you can feel calm and relaxed.

NAME:

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Relaxation

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