Description
Book SynopsisHelps children understand what a healthy diet is and how to stay physically active every day. This book teaches them how to make healthier nutrition and activity choices and discover how healthy eating and regular physical activity keep them feeling their best.
Table of ContentsUnit 1. Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Activity
Show students what the HEAT Club is all about—healthy eating and active time! In this unit students learn what makes up a healthy diet—using MyPlate as a guide—and how to stay physically active every day. What’s more, they learn how healthy eating and active time support health and keep us feeling our best.
Unit 2. Making Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity Choices Every Day
The class has learned what it means to eat smart and play hard—now help them apply it! This unit prepares students to make healthier choices every day, whether by choosing nutritious snacks to fuel an active day or planning a MyPlate meal for their family.
Extensions 1. Supplemental Art Activities
Use healthy eating and active time to inspire each student’s inner artist. This art supplement provides hands-on, creative activities that reinforce HEAT Club messages in art class.
Extensions 2. Events and Resources for Library Connections
Bring the HEAT Club to your school library! This supplement identifies healthy living events in each month and provides reading lists and other resources to help school librarians reinforce HEAT Club concepts.
Extensions 3. Creative Ideas and Resources for PE Teachers
Hit the gym with the HEAT Club! This supplement provides PE teachers with ideas for reinforcing HEAT Club concepts through games, goal setting, and celebration of national events related to health.
Extensions 4. After-School Connections
Learn more about the After-School HEAT Club Curriculum, available in the accompanying web resource by using the password available in the book. This resource gives after-school leaders and participants opportunities to engage in healthy cooking activities, active games, and HEAT Club–inspired creative arts. The full curriculum is available in the web resource.
