THe Wellness wheel
teaching guide
Dimensions of health
Teaching Materials:
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Instruction Video [link]
Teaching PowerPoint [link or download]
Dimensions of Health worksheet
Dimensions of Health posters [link or download]
Dimensions of Health video clips [link]
Dimensions of Health Learning Station activity [link or download]
Wellness Wheel worksheets
Lesson Objectives:
• What: Understand that health is multidimensional.
• Why: To build sustainable health, you must understand that health is made up of many different
dimensions.
• How: Read health posters and watch video clips about each of the dimensions of health.
Teaching Outline:
• Begin class by asking students to write out the what, why, and how on their worksheet. When they
are done, have students complete the entry task by answering the following question:
Why is it important to learn about health as a middle schooler?
• Refresher: Quickly refresh students on two of the health principles they learned in the first lesson:
• Health is multidimensional.
• Health is interconnected.
• After refreshing students, it’s time to teach students about each dimension of health. You have a
couple of options for teaching students about the dimensions of health:
• Option 1: Teach students about each component in a lecture style. Share posters or learning
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stations on the screen and go through them as a class.
Option 2: Print posters and have students independently read the posters and take notes.
Option 3: Use the animated videos to teach about each dimension of health.
Option 4: Do a learning station activity - - link
Option 5: A combination of the previous options.
• As students are introduced to each dimension, ask them to write a quick reminder for each
dimension of health. Then after students have an understanding of each dimension, they will rate
themselves on the Wellness Wheel.
• Student Directions: Students will analyze their well-being by assessing each component of
health in their personal life. They will shade in each wedge to the line that best describes their
current level of health.
• Note on Step 2: Level one health students will fill out step 2 throughout the health curriculum.
• Exit Task: The Struggle is Real - - On a blank exit ticket, ask students to share one thing they are
struggling to understand about health.
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grading rubric
Dimensions of health
Name:
Dimensions of health
dimensions of health
4 - Exceeding
Expectation
3 - Meeting
Expectation
2 - Approaching
Expectation
1 - Not Yet Meeting
Expectation
Journal Entry
Student’s response
was thorough,
personal, and
directly connected
to the prompt.
Student’s response
was somewhat
thorough, mostly
personal, and
connected to the
prompt.
Student’s response
was brief, mostly
impersonal, and
partially connected
to the prompt.
Student’s response
was limited,
impersonal, and
not connected to
the prompt.
Use of
Resources
Student was highly
resourceful in
discovering the
definitions by
watching video
clips, reading
posters, and/or
asking questions.
Student was
resourceful in
discovering most of
the definitions by
watching video
clips, reading
posters, and/or
asking questions.
Student was
somewhat
Student was not
resourceful in
resourceful in
discovering some of discovering the
the definitions by
definitions; Student
watching video
did not watch video
clips, reading
clips, read posters,
posters, and/or
or ask questions
asking questions.
Quick
Reminder
Student provided
an original quick
reminder
connected to each
dimension of health;
reminder showed
proficient
understanding of
the term.
Student provided a
generic quick
reminder
connected to each
dimension of health;
reminder showed a
basic
understanding of
the term.
Student provided a
generic quick
reminder
connected to 4+
dimensions of
health; reminder
showed some
understanding of
the term.
Student provided
an incorrect quick
reminder, or did
not provide any
quick reminder, for
fewer than 4 of the
dimensions of
health.
Engagement
Student was highly
engaged and on
task in the health
discovery activity.
Student was
engaged and
mostly on task in
the health discovery
activity.
Student was
somewhat
engaged and
mostly off task in
the health discovery
activity.
Student was not
engaged and was
off task in the
health discovery
activity.
My wellness wheel
4 - Exceeding
Expectation
3 - Meeting
Expectation
2 - Approaching
Expectation
1 - Not Yet Meeting
Expectation
Step #1: Rate
Yourself
Student rated
themselves on
each dimension of
health; rating was
honest and
accurate.
Student rated
themselves on
most of the
dimensions of
health; rating was
mostly honest and
accurate.
Student rated
themselves on
some of the
dimensions of
health; rating was
somewhat honest
and accurate.
Student did not
rate themselves on
any of the
dimensions of
health.
Step #2:
Analyze
Well-Being
Student shared 2+
factors positively
and negatively
affecting each
component;
responses were
personal and
detailed.
Student shared 1
factor positively
and negatively
affecting each
component;
responses were
somewhat personal
and detailed.
Student shared 1
factor positively
and negatively
affecting some
components;
responses were not
personal and
lacked detail.
Student did not
provide evidence
of positive or
negative influence
on any of the
dimensions of
health.
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Name:
A project school wellness resource
Dimensions of Health
What?
Why?
Understand that health is
multidimensional.
To build sustainable health, you
must understand that health is
made up of many different
dimensions
How?
Read health posters and
watch video clips about each
of the dimensions of health.
entry Task: Why is it important to learn about health as a middle schooler?
The Dimensions of Health
Environmental Health: Understanding that
I have a responsibility to protect the planet
because there is a two-way relationship.
Quick Reminder:
I need to protect the Earth
V
Intellectual Health: Having a love for
learning! Knowing that I can work to
achieve anything.
Quick Reminder:
A love for discovery & growth
Financial Health: Understanding how to
build financial security.
Quick Reminder:
Money health is important
Mental & Emotional Health: Being able to
understand and express my feelings.
Learning how to handle stress.
Quick Reminder:
N
Occupational Health: Being able to find a
job that I love. Connecting with co-workers
and learning to balance work and life.
My feelings & emotions
Quick Reminder:
K
Social Health: Being able to make and
keep friends. Learning how to handle social
conflict.
Quick Reminder:
Having great friends
V
Physical Health: Living an active lifestyle
and taking care of my body!
Quick Reminder:
A job I love
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Taking care of my body
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Spiritual Health: Understanding what is
right and wrong. Creating a purpose and
meaning in my life.
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Quick Reminder:
Doing what’s right
Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder. - E.B. White
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Name:
A project school wellness resource
My Wellness Wheel
Step 1
Well-being is like a wheel. Within the Wellness Wheel model, each
wedge represents a dimension of health. The more balanced you are in
each area, the better the wheel rolls (thriving). If you're unbalanced, the
wheel becomes dysfunctional (surviving).
Analyze your well-being by rating each dimension of health for your
personal life. Shade in each wedge to the line that best describes your
current level of health.
• The smallest ring represents low.
• The middle ring is average.
• The outer ring is high.
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When I am angry, I write
about what I am feeling in a
journal.
Sometimes I shut down when
my feelings are hurt.
I play outside every day
after school.
Sometimes I forget to
recycle and compost.
Mental & Emotional Health
Spiritual Health
At school, I write down my
assignment in a planner and
never turn things in late.
Sometimes when things seem
like they are going to be
difficult, I’m scared to fail
so I don’t try.
I never cheat at school or lie
to my parents.
Sometimes my friends do
things that I don’t agree
with but I don’t stop them.
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Analyze your well-being by:
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Write down one or two factors positively affecting each dimension of health in black.
Write down one or two factors negatively affecting each dimension of health in red.
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