Health Education: Classroom Programs

For reservations call: (216) 231-8002.

• All classes available at the Museum or via Health on Wheels or Distance Learning, unless noted otherwise. 
• Up to 30 students, 40 to 50 minutes long

Just Senseless – for grades K-2
Let’s find out what the five senses do by imagining life without them. Using hands-on props and demonstrations, we explore how life would be different if one or more of our senses were disabled. We also discuss how senses help to keep our bodies safe.
Note: For Distance Learning classes, a props kit will be sent to your school two weeks before the scheduled program with a prepaid UPS return label.
K: ScI: 1, 2, 4
Grade 1: L: 1, 3; ScI: 9
Grade 2: L: 1; ScI: 2, 3
Grades PreK-2: H: 1.2.1, 4.2.2

Hidden Kingdoms – for grades 1-3
Get an up-close look at bacteria and viruses and learn how the human body protects itself from these tiny invaders. Work with microscopes to view magnified images of germs and experiment with a UV light and Glo-Germ powder to test the effectiveness of different hand-washing techniques.
Note: This program is not currently available through Distance Learning.
Grade 1: L: 1; ScI: 6, 8, 9
Grade 2: L: 2; ScI: 1, 5, 6, 7
Grades PreK-2: H: 1.2.1, 1.2.3
Grades 3-5: H: 1.5.3

You Are What You Eat – for grades 1-3 and 4-6
Get a taste of the new ChooseMyPlate dietary guidelines while learning to create healthy meals based on the different food groups. Grades 4-6 programs include how to identify and interpret information on nutrition labels.
 Student Feedback
Grade 1: L: 1, 2; ScI: 1, 2
Grade 2: L: 1, 5; ScI: 1, 5, 6, 7
Grade 5: L: 2
Grade 6: ScI: 1, 3, 6
Grades preK-2: H: 7.2.1
Grades 3-5: H: 3.5.1, 5.5.3, 5.5.5, 7.5.2
Grades 6-8: H: 2.8.10, 3.8.1, 5.8.4, 5.8.6, 7.8.2

Bodyworks – for grades 4-6
What does a real heart look like? And how does it team up with our brain, muscles, bones and lungs? This program uses preserved specimens and anatomical models to teach students about the organization of the human body, structures and functions of several major organ systems and how they all work together.
Grade 6: L: 1, 2
Grades 3-5: H: 1.5.1
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1

Bug Off Bugs! – for grades 1-5
See what all the buzz is about as we explore the intricate relationships among microbes, insects, animals, humans and their habitats. Investigate the life cycles of insects and how many bugs are closely involved in human activities, whether we know it or not. Learn how certain bugs can contribute to the spread of diseases, and ways to protect yourself from unwanted bites!
Grade 1: L: 1, 3, 4, 5; ScI: 4
Grade 2: L: 2
Grade 3: L: 1, 2, 6
PreK-2: 1.2.3, 1.2.5, 5.2.2, 7.2.2
Grades 3-5: H: 1.5.3, 1.5.4, 2.5.4, 7.5.1

Inner Factory – for grades 4-6
Your body has 75 trillion cells, making up all the organs that keep you alive. Likewise organelles are "little organs" that keep each individual cell alive. In this program, we will explore the "inner factory" of the living cell, comparing eukaryotic vs. prokaryotic cells, plant vs. animal cells, and organelles vs. their organ analogues.
Note: Distance learning program requires either a paper plate or a piece of construction paper for each student to use as a "cell membrane."
Grade 6: L: 1, 2, 3

Body Blueprints – for grades 5-8
Investigate the basics of DNA and discover how the genes you inherited from your parents determine much of who you are. Review a double-helix model to see how genetic information is organized. Find out which students have dominant or recessive traits by conducting experiments with your class.
Grade 6: L: 4, 5, 6, 7
Grade 8: L: 1, 2
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.4

Wonder of New Life – for grades 4-8
Journey inside the uterus and see how pregnancy begins and follow the development of the embryo through the fetal stage. Discuss physical changes in the mother's body as she goes through her pregnancy and how the natural processes of sexual reproduction, menstruation and breastfeeding are healthy aspects of human life. The process of labor and delivery will be illustrated when we view a video of an actual birth.
Grade 6: L: 4, 6, 7
Grade 8: L: 2
Grades 3-5: H: 1.5.4
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.6, 1.8.8

Girls 2 Women – for grades 6-9
Girls only please! Discuss issues of women's health with a female health educator. Topics include human reproductive anatomy, PMS, menstruation, pad and tampon use, breast self-exam, personal hygiene, toxic shock syndrome and other female health issues.
Grade 6: L: 6, 7; ScI: 3, 4
Grade 7: ScI: 6
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.5, 1.8.7, 1.8.8, 3.8.1, 7.8.2
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.1, 1.12.7, 1.12.8, 3.12.1

Locker Room – for grades 6-9
Boys only please! Get straight talk on young men's health with this discussion led by a male health educator. Topics include male reproductive anatomy, testicular self-exam, prostate health, personal hygiene, stress and anger management, and other male health issues.
Grade 6: L: 6, 7; ScI: 3, 4
Grade 7: ScI: 6
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.5, 1.8.7, 1.8.8, 3.8.1, 4.8.3, 7.8.2
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.1, 1.12.7, 1.12.8, 3.12.1, 4.12.3

Baby, Let Me Tell You About That Baby – for grades 7-12
Face the facts of teen pregancy as we discuss the lifelong physical, emotional and psychological outcomes of choosing to be sexually active for both young women and young men. Students will be exposed to the increased health risks to teen mothers and their children and possible complications of pregnancy. A live birth video is also available for viewing during this program.
Grade 7: L: 4
Grade 11: L: 3, 4
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.5, 1.8.7, 2.8.3, 2.8.7, 2.8.9, 3.8.4, 3.8.5
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.1, 1.12.7, 2.12.7, 2.12.9, 3.12.4, 3.12.5

Caught in the Web – for grades 7-12
Review the symptoms and treatments of common STDs as you view actual clinical images of sexually transmitted diseases and discuss symptoms and methods of transmission. Explore how the web of person-to-person contacts can quickly spread an infectious disease within a community and put all sexually active people at risk. Learn common treatments for these diseases and methods used to lower your risk of infection.
Grade 7: L: 2
Grade 10: L: 1
Grade 11: L: 1, 3
Grade 12: L:1
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.7, 1.8.9, 3.8.2, 3.8.4, 4.8.2, 4.8.4, 5.8.2, 5.8.6, 7.8.1
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.5, 1.12.7, 3.12.2, 4.12.1, 4.12.2, 5.12.2, 5.12.6

HIV/AIDS – for grades 7-12
Get informed about HIV, how it ravages the immune system and the infections that are common to AIDS victims. Learn about behaviors that put a person at risk for HIV infection and modes of transmission. Discuss ways to protect oneself from this pandemic.
Grade 7: L: 2
Grade 8: L: 3
Grade 10: L: 7, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28
Grade 11: L: 1, 3, 9
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.7, 1.8.9, 2.8.8, 3.8.2, 3.8.4, 4.8.2, 4.8.4, 5.8.2, 5.8.6, 7.8.1
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.5, 1.12.7, 2.12.8, 3.12.2, 4.12.1, 4.12.2, 5.12.2, 5.12.6, 7.12.1

Drugs 301 – for grades 7-10
Learn the science behind chemical addiction and what physical consequences arise from the use of different categories of drugs. We will also discuss the finacial, legal, social and emotional costs of substance abuse to impress upon students the powerful effects drugs have on our lives.
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.7, 1.8.8, 1.8.9, 2.8.3, 2.8.8, 3.8.2, 4.8.1, 4.8.2, 5.8.2, 5.8.6, 7.8.1
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.1, 1.12.5, 1.12.9, 2.12.3, 2.12.8, 3.12.2, 4.12.1, 4.12.2, 5.12.2, 5.12.6, 7.12.1

Genetic Revolution – for grades 7-12
Genetic engineering? Stem cells? Genetically modified foods in your kitchen? Review current applications of DNA research and find out how biotechnology may affect your life. Team up to analyze DNA evidence from a crime scene, review case studies involving genetic information and how this knowledge influences ethical decisions.
Grade 7: L: 8
Grade 8: L: 2, 3
Grade 10: L: 1, 5, 6, 7, 27, 28
Grade 12: L: 1, 5, 6
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.4, 2.8.6
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.4, 2.12.6

Disease Detectives – for grades 7-12
This just in: Nearly half of the students at East Coliville High School are sick with similar symptoms. As part of the health department epidemiology team, you will work together to eliminate false leads and piece together clues to determine the cause of this outbreak. It is up to your team to interpret data, identify the pathogen, locate its source and stop its spread before this illness claims more victims.
Grade 7: ScI: 1, 3, 5, 7
Grade 8: ScI: 2, 3, 4
Grade 9: ScI: 1, 4, 6
Grade 10: L: 27, 28; ScI: 4
Grade 11: ScI: 2, 3, 4, 5
Grade 12: L: 12; ScI: 1, 2, 5
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.3, 2.8.6, 2.8.10
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.3, 2.12.6, 2.12.10

Macronutrients, Fad Diets and Energy Drinks – for grades 7-12
Learn the basics of proper fueling and hydration for a healthy daily routine. Find out about carbohydrates, proteins and fats as you calculate your macronutrient needs. Use this information to be an informed consumer and work your way through the marketing hype to uncover the facts about fad diets, supplements, energy drinks and fitness regimes.
Grade 7: ScI: 1
Grade 8: ScWK: 2
Grade 10: L: 11
Grade 11: L: 2: ScWK: 5
Grade 12: L: 4, 9; ScWK: 2
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.8, 2.8.2, 2.8.5, 2.8.7, 2.8.8, 2.8.10, 3.8.1, 6.8.1
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.1, 1.12.8, 2.12.5, 2.12.7, 2.12.8, 2.12.10, 3.12.1, 6.12.1

Stress Down — for grades 7-12
Stressed out? Recognize your biological reactons to stressful situations and learn techniques to manage your stress response. Distinguish the stress that you can and cannot control and use that information to lower the stress in your life.
Grade 8: L: 3
Grade 11: L: 1
Grades 6-8: H: 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 2.8.7, 2.8.8, 2.8.9, 5.8.4, 5.8.6, 6.8.1, 6.8.3, 7.8.2
Grades 9-12: H: 1.12.1, 1.12.2, 2.12.2, 2.12.7, 2.12.8, 2.12.9, 3.12.1, 6.12.1, 7.12.3

Growing Up and Liking It – for grades 4-6 (one hour version; maximum 40 students)
Learn the science behind the changing body and what to expect on the road to adulthood. Students will engage in an interactive discussion with a health educator on the physical and chemical changes that occur in the body during puberty. With the aid of fun demonstrations, large format images, models and specimens, we will discuss human reproductive anatomy, menstruation, nocturnal emissions and other issues.
Grade 6: L: 4, 5, 6, 7; ScI: 3, 4
Grades 3-5: H: 2.5.2, 4.5.4
Grades 6-8: H: 2.8.2, 2.8.7, 4.8.4

Growing Up and Liking It – for grades 4-6 (two hour version with Q&A for separate gender groups; maximum 100 students)
Part 1: See above description for details; boys and girls are together.
Part 2: Boys and girls will separate, meeting with a same-gender educator to get in-depth answers to their questions related to puberty and human reproduction.
Note: For Health on Wheels, this program requires a large room for Part 1, then two rooms for Q&A sessions.
Grade 6: L: 4, 5, 6, 7; ScI: 3, 4
Grades 3-5: H: 2.5.2, 4.5.4
Grades 6-8: H: 2.8.2, 2.8.7, 4.8.4
Cost: At Museum: $5.50/student; Health on Wheels: $400/2-hour program

Parent Program for "Growing Up and Liking It"
Offer your students' parents the opportunity to learn about the content and format of "Growing Up and Liking It" by inviting our health educators to speak with the parents and answer any questions or concerns they might have.
Length: 1 hour
Price: $120

For reservations call: (216) 231-8002.

Science Standards:
E&S:Earth and Space Sciences
L:Life Sciences
Phys:Physical Sciences
S&T:Science and Technology
ScI:Scientific Inquiry
ScWK:Scientific Ways of Knowing 

Social Studies Standards:
Hist:History
People:People in Societies
Geog:Geography
Sk&M:SocialStudies Skills and Methods

Health Standards:
H: National Health Standards