Educators
TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS THAT CAN LAST A LIFETIME

RESOURCES FOR THE CLASSROOM

Bring Future Well Kids to life in your classroom by integrating our standards-aligned print and digital resources on body science, health, nutrition and healthy lifestyle education. Facilitate fun, flexible and adaptable project-based learning that encourages your students ages 10–13 to take charge of their own health today by developing habits that will help them maintain good health their entire lives.

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SELF-PACED MODULES

Self-Paced Modules are interactive online sessions that allow your student to learn about key concepts at their own pace. They feature animation, interactive activities and a quiz with immediate feedback. Your student may complete these modules with his or her class or group.

EXERCISE FOR HEALTH

15–20 minutes
In this module, students learn about what happens to our bodies when we exercise, why exercising is good for us and the risks associated with not exercising, including the development of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
LAUNCH

COMPANION EDUCATOR GUIDE

This Companion Guide to the Self-Paced Module includes a summary, guide to using the mini-modules, tips and content standards.
DOWNLOAD.PDF 1.7MB

NUTRITIOUS EATING

15–20 minutes
In this module, students learn how eating nutritious foods can help keep them healthy and the risks associated with making poor food choices, such as an increased risk of developing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
LAUNCH

COMPANION EDUCATOR GUIDE

This Companion Guide to the Self-Paced Module includes a summary, guide to using the mini-modules, tips and content standards.
DOWNLOAD.PDF 1.9MB

READY-TO-USE ACTIVITIES

Spark healthy habits in students’ lives with hands-on activities that are easy to implement. If the Future Well Kids program is not offered at your school, check out the Ready-to-Use Activities to teach as you see fit.

READY-TO-USE

REDUCING THE RISK

45–60 minutes
Empower students to manage their health and nutrition more effectively by thinking about physical activity and food recommendations based on age, gender, etc. Students will explore health and nutrition from a personal and global perspective.
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READY-TO-USE

NUTRIENT WISE

45–60 minutes
Take students inside the various types of essential nutrients that organisms need to thrive. Students will investigate and synthesize information regarding the nutrients found in common foods and learn about reducing the risk of developing noncommunicable diseases through diet.
DOWNLOAD.PDF 1.2MB
READY-TO-USE

WHAT ARE THE ODDS?

45–60 minutes
Show students how important physical activity is in reducing their risk of developing NCDs with a fun get-up-and-go activity. After diving into simple physical activities, students will reflect on the relationship between exercise and NCDs.
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“Middle school is a critical time as students are becoming more independent and making their own choices about food and physical activity. The Future Well Kids program brings forward practical, hands-on ideas that students can use to begin establishing good habits and patterns now, which will set them up for a happy, healthy future.”
–Molly Schaefer
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Principal
Waukegan, IL