This document outlines a 9th grade health unit that will teach students about exercise, nutrition, and daily nutrients. The unit will inform students on the importance of stretching before exercise, eating a healthy diet, and consuming essential nutrients every day. Teachers will guide the students, while parents are encouraged to reinforce the lessons at home. Students are expected to apply what they learn about exercise and nutrition to their everyday lives. The overall benefits of the unit include a healthier lifestyle and knowledge of proper nutrition and exercise.

1. 9 th Grade Health

2. Content Questions
• How will stretching help before exercise?
• How does healthy eating help overall
wellness?
• What are some essential every day nutrients?

3. Summary of Unit
• Students will learn how to prepare before
exercise, how to eat healthy, and what
nutrients are essential for every day.

4. Role of the Teacher
• To inform students on the importance of
exercise and nutrition.

5. Role of the Parent
• To guide and influence their children to stay
aware of the importance of exercise and
nutrition outside of the classroom.

6. Role of the Student
• To take the information about exercise and
nutrition that is presented in the classroom
and apply it to every day life.

7. Benefits of the Unit
• A healthier you
• Knowledge on how to lead a healthier life
• Students will know the importance and how
to stretch before exercise
• Students will know what they should eat to be
healthy

8. Standards That Will Be Met
• Proper stretching techniques
• Understanding healthy foods
• Benefits of exercise and healthy eating

9. Objectives
• Stretching
• Diet plans
• Food Pyramid
• Exercise Programs

10. Project-Based Learning
• Project-Based learning is a type of learning
that goes on with student doing things habds
on.
• The class will be making a workout program
for themselves and also a diet plan for a
healthier self

11. Contact Info
• Houston Powell
• 334-876-0098
• hdpowell@crimson.ua.edu