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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Healthful Living Education — Grade 5

Goal 4: The learner will apply knowledge and behavior self management skills to areas of nutrition and physical activity for healthy growth, development, and maintenance.

Objective 4.07. Predict the short term and long-term benefits of physical activity.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Walk with me
In Food for thought: Elementary lessons on nutrition and healthy living, page 6.6
Today, our nation's children have a higher incidence of obesity than ever before. Their physical activity is far less than that of children a generation ago. This fifth-grade lesson plan, from the Food for Thought nutrition curriculum, teaches students about the importance of physical activity and how walking can improve fitness.
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Healthful Living)