Unit Block Plan
East Hartford Public Schools
Health Education
Core Unit:Exercise & Fitness/Nutrition
Topic: Obesity/Diabetes/Heart Disease and Fitness Solutions
Pacing (# of Lessons): 2 – 5
10
Grade level:
# of Students:
Time:
Standards: (Healthy Lifestyle Framework)
Standards
Description
H-2.1, 4.3
H-6.3, 8.1
H.2.1. Evaluate the validity of health information and the cost
H.4.3. Evaluate how information from family, school, peers and the community influences
personal health
H.6.3. Predict the immediate and long-term impact of health decisions on the individual, family
and community
H.8.1. Evaluate the effectiveness of methods for accurately expressing health information,
concepts and skills
Common Core Standards:
Standards
Description
CCSS.RST.4.9-10,
CCSS.WHST.4.9-10
Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a
specific or technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and topics.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task,
purpose, and audience.
Big Idea:
Healthy eating can have a profound impact on one's learning capacity and overall wellness.
Essential Questions:
What diseases and conditions may develop from poor nutrition?
What are healthy weight management strategies I can use in my everyday life?
How does diet impact the performance of the mind and body?
Concepts & Skills:
Concepts
1. Risks of poor nutrition.
2. Individual effects of poor nutrition.
Skills
1. Identify health risks associated with poor nutrition.
2. Analyze influences and factors that impact nutrition
and performance in daily activities.
Assessment Evidence:
Activating Prior Knowledge
Pre-Test
2013-2014
Assessing Knowledge Gained
Exercise Evaluation CFA Type 3
Post-Test
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Health Education
Learning Plan:
Class #
1.
Topic
Pre-test:
Benefits of Exercise
Student Learning Task
Pre-test
Scenario with Exercise Intervention
Essential Questions (DOK)
Can you construct a model that
would assist a person on
improving their overall wellness?
How would you apply what you
learned to develop a fitness plan?
2.
Benefits of Exercise
10% Summary
Identify and summarize the major
events in a narrative. Can you
formulate a central idea and apply
vocabulary words? What is the
authors’ reasoning or point of view
for writing this article? Explain,
generalize or connect ideas, using
supporting evidence from a text or
source.
3.
Benefits of Exercise
Debate
What evidence can you find to
support your position? Can you
analyze and synthesize
information from multiple sources
to defend your view point?
Is exercise or nutrition more
important when trying to maintain a
healthy weight?
4.
Benefits of Exercise
Debate
What evidence can you find to
support your position? Can you
analyze and synthesize
information from multiple sources
to defend your view point?
5.
Post-test
Post-test
Can you asses and evaluate the
importance of exercise? How
would you evaluate your own level
of fitness?
Modifications/Differentiation:
Assignments/Activities will be modified based on students needs.
Multiple articles will be provided for 10% summary and varying expectations for written work based on student levels.
Resources:

N: Drive Health & PE EHHS Health  10th Grade Health

http://www.procon.org/
2013-2014
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East Hartford Public Schools
Health Education
http://m.cdc.gov/en/HealthSafetyTopics/HealthyLiving/HealthyWeight/BalancingCalories
2013-2014
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