Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Our Supersized Kids: Childhood Obesity

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

5, 6, 7

Overview

Childhood obesity is a crippling crisis of supersized proportions. During the past four decades, obesity rates have soared among all ages, but no more so than in children ages 6 to 11. Today, nearly a third of our children and adolescents are overweight or obese. And the numbers continue to rise.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

    HE19.5.2.1

    Describe how the school and community can support personal health practices and behaviors.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    HE19.6.1.1

    Describe the interrelationship between social and emotional health in adolescence.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    HE19.6.1.4

    Examine how personal health and wellness are affected positively or negatively by an individual’s surroundings.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

    HE19.6.1.5

    Identify how positive family practices and beliefs promote personal health.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    HE19.7.2.1

    Describe how family values and behaviors influence the health of adolescents.

    Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

    HE19.7.2.2

    Explain how communities can affect personal health practices and behaviors.

    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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