Middle School Health PowerPoint Presentations

Equip your students with the critical thinking skills they need in today’s media-saturated world with "Advertising & Fake News: Media Literacy Teaching Slides." Explicitly designed for junior educators, this fully editable slide deck enables a dynamic classroom experience that’s both informative and engaging.

Why Choose This Product?

• Empower Critical Thinkers: Introduce your students to the complexities of advertising techniques and the pervasive nature of fake news. This curriculum helps develop discerning consumers of information.
• Aligned with Educational Standards: Perfectly tailored to meet the learning outcomes of the Grade 5 Ontario curriculum, ensuring relevance and educational integrity.
• Fully Editable Content: With 25 customizable slides, you have the flexibility to modify content, adjust examples, and tailor activities to suit your classroom's specific needs and discussion points.
• Interactive Learning Experience: Engage students with real-world examples, critical thinking questions, and interactive activities that make learning about media literacy exciting and relatable.

What’s Included?

• 25 professionally designed PowerPoint slides.
• Activities and exercises to reinforce learning and encourage practical application.

Perfect for Any Learning Environment: Whether in a traditional classroom, a remote learning setup, or a hybrid model, these slides are designed to be flexible and adaptable to any teaching scenario.

Make media literacy a cornerstone of your teaching this year with "Advertising & Fake News: Media Literacy Teaching Slides." Equip your students with the tools to navigate their media environment wisely and responsibly.

Engage your students in making smart, balanced food choices with our Healthy Choices lesson and interactive worksheet! This resource guides students through understanding nutrition, making informed choices, and balancing meals to promote health and wellness.

Product Highlights:

• Whole Lesson Presentation: Students explore healthy choices through an engaging presentation that introduces different food groups, calorie counting, and balanced meal building.
• Interactive Food Choice Activity: Students select their ideal meal from a variety of food options on the presentation. Each food is paired with a number indicating calories, which students record and total to see how their choices add up.
• My Plate and Food Group Sorting Worksheets: Students can either sort their food choices into the My Plate format or organize them by food groups, helping them visualize balanced meals.
• Calorie Counting Discovery: As students tally their choices, they learn how calories vary between foods, especially when it comes to fast food options. A surprising reveal of New York Pizza topping the list at a calorie score of 9 opens up an insightful discussion on nutrition!
• Balanced Zone Check: At the end, students determine if their meal choices fall within the ideal "healthy range" of 16-22. If their total is too low, they may need to add more variety, while a high number can signal excess calories, sparking valuable reflections.

Why Educators Love This Resource:

• Student-Led Exploration: This lesson encourages students to make discoveries themselves, promoting active learning and critical thinking.
• Real-Life Application: Helps students connect nutrition concepts to real-life decisions, empowering them to make balanced food choices.
• Comprehensive and Visual: With options to sort foods by group or "My Plate," students can clearly see the structure of a well-balanced meal.

Ideal For:

• Teachers focusing on health and wellness topics for elementary or early middle school students.
• Classrooms aiming to develop life skills in making informed dietary choices.
• Educators wanting an interactive, student-led lesson in nutrition that’s both educational and fun.

Set the foundation for lifelong healthy choices with this engaging, self-directed Healthy Choices lesson, perfect for instilling confidence in making balanced food choices while having fun with calorie discovery!

This is a bullying prevention powerpoint presentation that I created for my middle school students. It is a highly interactive powerpoint that lasts a full 50 minute class period and can be used at any time of the school year. This can be used in any class! OUTLINE: - 5 minute warm-up then opening discussion - teacher-led explanation of bullying along with statistics - student application: discussions on bullying, prevention, and empathy - closer: discussion on next steps - how to prevent bullying and make school a better place for all students

I used this resource to help my second graders review for their nutrition test. Thanks for taking a look at this resource please comment and rate!

An informative lesson for Years 7, 8 & 9 which focuses on improving their understanding of vapes. Lesson includes: teacher tips, links to resources, a worksheet and an enjoyable educational game to finish.

The "Media Affecting Food Choice Workbook" is a must-have resource for educators teaching about media influence on food choices and promoting healthy eating habits. This comprehensive, fully editable workbook includes engaging readings, insightful lessons, and practical tips to encourage balanced diets and informed decision-making.

It delves into the critical analysis of media influence on food choices, addressing key curriculum strands such as:

• The impact of advertising, marketing, and media on health and nutrition decisions.
• The role of cultural, societal, and marketing factors in shaping dietary habits.
• The development of communication skills for promoting personal and community well-being.

Lesson Highlights:

Lesson One introduces students to the importance of balanced nutrition and the five food groups. The reading section provides an overview of the role different nutrients play in maintaining good health, encouraging students to reflect on their own food choices.

Lesson Two focuses on food labels, teaching students how to read and interpret them to make informed decisions. The reading section covers information found on food labels, including serving size, ingredients, and nutritional value, fostering critical thinking about daily food choices.

Lesson Three addresses the influence of media on our food choices, including social media, advertising, and social norms. Students learn strategies to be more mindful of these messages and develop healthy strategies to resist negative influences.

Lesson Four allows students to synthesize their learning by creating a project that showcases their understanding of nutrition facts, food labels, and media influences. This reinforces the importance of healthy food choices and provides a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge.

Additional Resources:

• Teaching slides to accompany this unit
• Bundle this workbook and slides

Transform your classroom into a space of self-discovery, emotional intelligence, and wellness with this comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning & Wellness Bundle! This bundle combines activities for setting and achieving SMART goals, managing emotions with Kelso's Choice, learning Zones of Regulation, and making healthy food choices—all designed to foster personal growth, self-regulation, and informed decision-making.

Bundle Includes:

1. SMART Goals Worksheet | Academic & Personal Goal-Setting

• Goal-Setting Essentials: Teaches students to create Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound goals.
• Guided Goal Activity: Prompts students to set goals in school life, ELA, and math, fostering accountability and personal growth.
• Reflection Practice: Helps students regularly review and adjust their goals for continuous improvement.

2. Kelso’s Choice Roll and Choose + Self-Regulation Visuals | Desk Conflict Mat

• Conflict Resolution Tools: Empower students with strategies for managing small conflicts independently.
• Kelso’s Metamorphosis Page: Focuses on positive affirmations and how successful conflict resolution leads to growth.
• Updated Choice Wheel: A newly designed choice wheel with fresh, cute art plus an origami Kelso frog craft to engage students.

3. Zones of Regulation Inside Out & Inside Out 2 | Zones of Regulation Poster

• Mood Monsters & Emotional Identification: Helps students connect emotions with visual representations, making it easier to express and understand feelings.
• Emotions Rollercoaster: Encourages students to view emotions as a daily journey, helping them to accept and manage mood changes.
• Zones of Regulation Introduction: Uses a traffic light and volcano analogy to introduce the Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red zones, visually connecting each stage with physical sensations.
• Personalized ZOR Poster: Featuring Inside Out characters, students can add their own names and new emotions inspired by Inside Out 2, creating a personalized classroom display.

4. Zones of Regulation Toolbox | Big Problem vs. Small Problem | Problem Thermometer

• Problem Hierarchy: Teaches students to classify problems by severity—from small “glitches” to emergencies.
• Problem Thermometer Visual: Guides students on appropriate responses for each level of problem, developing self-regulation strategies and reducing anxiety.

5. Emotions Mini-Booklet | Inside Out-Inspired

• Creative Emotional Expression: A mini-booklet filled with adjectives and prompts to help students express feelings through descriptive language.
• Inside Out Character Inspiration: Uses familiar Inside Out characters, making the exploration of emotions relatable and engaging.

6. Healthy Choices | Health and Wellness Worksheet | Healthy Unhealthy Food Sort

• Interactive Food Choice Activity: A hands-on exercise where students create an ideal meal and calculate calorie intake based on a presentation list.
• Calorie Discovery: Students see the difference in calorie intake between healthy and fast food options, gaining awareness of balanced eating.
• Reflection on Healthy Eating: Encourages students to aim for a balanced meal within the “healthy zone” and promotes understanding of nutrition essentials.

Why Educators Love This Bundle:

• Comprehensive SEL Resource: Covers everything from emotional awareness to goal-setting, conflict resolution, and health education, providing a well-rounded SEL toolkit.
• Engaging and Student-Led: Activities encourage students to discover, reflect, and connect concepts to their own lives, promoting independence and self-awareness.
• Real-Life Applications: Each component teaches essential life skills—whether managing emotions, setting goals, or making healthier food choices.
• Visually Engaging and Interactive: Incorporates hands-on activities, engaging visuals, and relatable characters for a more immersive learning experience.

Perfect For:

• Classrooms focused on developing social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and health awareness.
• Teachers seeking a cohesive SEL and wellness program that promotes personal growth and emotional regulation.
• Educators looking to integrate Inside Out and engaging visuals to make learning about emotions and self-regulation fun!

With this Social-Emotional Learning & Wellness Bundle, empower your students with essential life skills for emotional intelligence, healthy decision-making, and personal growth. Whether learning about their emotions, setting goals, or making informed food choices, this bundle creates a supportive classroom environment where students thrive emotionally and academically!

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I used this resource to help my second graders review for their Nutrition test (answers included). Thanks for taking a look at this resource please comment and rate!

Enhance your understanding of media's impact on food choices with this comprehensive set of teaching slides designed to align with the Ontario healthy eating curriculum. Students will evaluate how advertising, food marketing, and media influence food choices and develop strategies for making healthier decisions.

These 50 dynamic teaching slides adhere to the Grade 5 Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum, providing an in-depth look at how media, advertising, and marketing strategies affect food choices.

The focus includes:

• Analyzing the role of media in shaping perceptions of health and nutrition.
• Exploring cultural, societal, and marketing influences on dietary habits.
• Developing critical communication skills for advocating personal and collective well-being.

Educational Objectives:

• Critically assess media and advertising techniques that influence consumer behavior, enhancing media literacy with an emphasis on healthy eating.
• Understand the complex factors, including cultural and societal influences, that contribute to food choices, promoting a nuanced approach to nutrition education.
• Build essential digital and oral communication skills by creating and presenting persuasive content, encouraging effective information sharing and advocacy for healthy living through media and food choices.

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Transform your teaching approach with this essential duo: the "Healthy Living Workbook" and "Media Affecting Food Choice Teaching Slides." Designed to align with the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum, these resources offer an in-depth exploration of healthy eating habits and media influences on food choices.

Product Features:

Healthy Living Workbook:

• Comprehensive Lessons: Engaging readings and insightful lessons cover balanced nutrition, food labels, media influence, and critical thinking about food choices.
• Practical Applications: Students will reflect on their dietary habits, learn to read food labels, and develop strategies to resist negative media influences.
• Interactive Projects: Four distinct lessons culminating in a project that allows students to demonstrate their understanding of nutrition and media impact.

Media Affecting Food Choice Teaching Slides:

• Dynamic Content: 50 interactive slides filled with videos, activities, and detailed information.
• Educational Focus: Critically assess media and advertising techniques, explore cultural and societal influences, and build communication skills.
• Engaging Approach: Visual and interactive elements to keep students engaged and enhance learning retention.

Why Buy Both Together?

• Comprehensive Coverage: Combining the workbook and slides offers a holistic approach to teaching healthy eating and media literacy.
• Versatile Use: Each resource can be used independently, offering flexibility in lesson planning and project assignments.
• Enhanced Learning: Together, they provide a rich, engaging, and varied learning experience, ensuring students gain a thorough understanding of the topics.
• Curriculum Alignment: Both products adhere to the Ontario curriculum, ensuring your teaching materials meet educational standards.

Educational Objectives:

• Critical Media Literacy: Equip students with the skills to analyze and evaluate media messages about food.
• Informed Decision-Making: Foster the ability to make healthier food choices by understanding the impact of media, advertising, and cultural influences.
• Communication Skills: Develop essential digital and oral communication skills for advocating healthy living.

Invest in this powerful educational duo to provide your students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate media influences and make informed food choices. Engage your classroom with interactive and comprehensive materials that promote lifelong healthy eating habits.

Equip your students with essential skills using our comprehensive bundle: "Healthy Living Workbook," "Media Affecting Food Choice Teaching Slides," and "Advertisements and Fake News: Media Literacy Teaching Slides." This bundle provides a thorough, engaging curriculum aligned with the Ontario Health and Media Literacy Standards.

Product Features:

Healthy Living Workbook:

• In-Depth Lessons: Covers balanced nutrition, food labels, media influence, and critical thinking about food choices.
• Interactive Projects: Four lessons culminating in a project that showcases student understanding.

Media Affecting Food Choice Teaching Slides:

• Dynamic Content: 50 interactive slides with videos, activities, and detailed information on media's impact on food choices.
• Critical Analysis: Students learn to evaluate advertising and societal influences on dietary habits.

Advertisements and Fake News: Media Literacy Teaching Slides:

• Empower Critical Thinkers: 25 fully editable slides that delve into advertising techniques and fake news.
• Interactive Learning: Engaging real-world examples, critical thinking questions, and interactive activities.

Why Buy This Bundle?

• Comprehensive Coverage: A holistic approach to healthy eating and media literacy.
• Versatile Use: Resources can be used independently, offering flexibility in lesson planning.
• Enhanced Learning: Engaging, varied content ensures thorough understanding.
• Curriculum Alignment: Adheres to Ontario curriculum standards, ensuring educational integrity.

Educational Objectives:

• Critical Media Literacy: Equip students with skills to analyze media messages and make informed choices.
• Informed Decision-Making: Understand the impact of media, advertising, and cultural influences on food choices.
• Communication Skills: Develop digital and oral communication skills for advocating healthy living and media literacy.

Invest in this powerful educational bundle to provide your students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate media influences and make informed food choices. Engage your classroom with interactive and comprehensive materials that promote lifelong healthy eating habits and critical media literacy. Perfect for teachers looking to align with Ontario's Health and Media Literacy curriculum standards.