It is important to plan engaging health lesson plans for middle school students that go beyond worksheets. Students need to see the value of the information they are learning and relate it to their daily lives.
I have compiled a list of engaging health lesson plans for middle school that will help teachers cover their curriculum content, but also keep students engaged. Some of these lessons are non-fiction informational texts whereas others are video-based lessons.
Health Lesson Plans For Middle School
Look through the different subtitles to see which area of the middle school health curriculum you need a lesson for.
Healthy Living Lessons
Benefits of Reading Non-Fiction Article
Students will learn about the key benefits of reading in this non-fiction article. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 post-reading activities to assist with reading comprehension and cross-curricular learning. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Smartphone Addiction
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and media literacy with this engaging lesson about smartphone addiction. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Nutrition Lessons
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and their health with this engaging lesson on misleading food labels. This lesson examines several popular brands and explains what was found when they examined the food label carefully (salt and sugar content). Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and Science with this engaging lesson on the hidden materials (microplastics) found in bottled water. This lesson examines five popular bottled water brands and discusses what was found in each brand. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of media literacy and consumer awareness with this engaging lesson on the truth behind popular breakfast sandwiches. This lesson examines three popular breakfast sandwiches and discusses the nutritional content of each one. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of media literacy and consumer awareness with this engaging lesson on the truth behind food label claims. This lesson examines 10 popular grocery store food options and discusses the nutritional content of each one. Language Note: The word “screwed” is used twice in this video. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and media literacy with this engaging lesson about what ingredients are inside store-bought orange juice. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and media literacy with this engaging lesson about superfoods (e.g., quinoa, coconut water) and if they are worth the hype. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Food Prices in Northern Canada
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and media literacy with this engaging lesson about the differences in food prices in different areas of Canada. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Students will learn about what happens to the body when it consumes sugar. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Hygiene Lessons
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and their health with this engaging lesson on the hidden germs found in makeup testers. This lesson examines several popular makeup brands and makeup stores and explains what was found. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Students will learn about the various germs that live in public swimming pools in this non-fiction article. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 post-reading activities to assist with reading comprehension and cross-curricular learning. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Exercise and Fitness Lessons
Benefits of Exercise Non-Fiction
Students will learn about the key benefits of exercise in this non-fiction article. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 post-reading activities to assist with reading comprehension and cross-curricular learning. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Expensive Shoes
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and media literacy with this engaging lesson which questions if expensive basketball shoes are actually worth the price. This lesson examines several popular brands and explains what was found when they tested each shoe. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Substances/Drugs Lesson
Dangers of Caffeine and Energy Drinks
Students will learn about the dangers of caffeine and energy drinks in this non-fiction article. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 post-reading activities to assist with reading comprehension and cross-curricular learning. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
The Cons of Vaping Non-Fiction Article
Students will learn about the negative health effects of vaping in this non-fiction article. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 reading activities to assist with reading comprehension, standardized test prep (EQAO), and cross-curricular learning. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Students will enjoy these health lesson plans for middle school as they are relatable to their daily lives as well as engaging.
Safety Lessons
Smartphone App Privacy
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of consumer awareness and media literacy with this engaging lesson about smartphone app privacy. Find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Use these health lesson plans for middle school to help you teach these areas of your curriculum.
