Pre Quiz to get a basline for nutrition knowledgeOverview of of nutrients Food log to analyze for for one week

Operation Prevention's school resources provide educators with engaging tools that are aligned to national health and science standards, and integrate seamlessly into classroom instruction. Through a series of hands-on investigations, students will explore the science behind substance misuse, and the resulting impacts on our brain and body.

Virginia Code §22.1-205 Driver education programs, requires students and their parents living in Planning District 8 (which includes the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park) to participate in an in-person 90-minute parent/teen presentation. Outside district 8, the participation of the student's parent or guardian in the parent/student driver education component shall be encouraged, but shall not be required.  This presentation has been added to both District 8 and Non District 8 classroom driver education courses. This requirement must be met before a student receives a Driver Education Certificate of Completion card (DEC-8 or DEC-1 certificate of completion).

Students will be able to find patterns in nature using different sounds and also have the opportunity to observe and find their own patterns in nature.

Designed for primary or elementary school learning, Pip rides in a car with her Mama Spruce. In this video Pip tells her dewdrops the importance of wearing a seatbelt during a car ride.

Designed for primary or elementary school learning, Pip takes an adventure over to the playground. Learn with Pip while she tells her dewdrops how to have fun and be safe while playing on at a playground!

This newly updated digital course educates students about the potential dangers of misusing prescription medications, including fentanyl. The course – developed in partnership with Truth Initiative, the public health organization behind the nationally recognized truth® youth tobacco prevention and education campaign – explores the impact misuse can have on teens' physical and mental health, relationships, communities, and futures. The tone and design of the updated course is more youth-led and easier to digest by teens with brand new content addressing the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs.

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This is a collaborative research project for students to explore various opioids and the dangers associated with opioid use.

Students are facing overwhelming challenges this past year with the Covid pandemic.  Learn how others have used focus and determination to meet these challenges head on.  Samanth Peszeck an Olympic gymnast shares her story of adversity and overcoming her struggles.  Pre and Post assessments help students find their way in this challenging time. 

Strategies to Prevent Chronic Disease is a lesson designed by a Health and Physical Education Teacher to support Health instruction. Created By: Libby Acampora Powhatan County Public Schools

This resource highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K–12 schools, and higher education settings, and presents seven corresponding recommendations. The appendix provides additional useful information, including
(a) numerous examples corresponding to the recommendations highlighting implementation efforts throughout the country;
(b) a list of federal resource centers;
(c) a list of resources to assist educators (teachers, providers, and administrators) in implementing the recommendations; and
(d) guidance on existing programs that can support social, emotional and mental health services for students

The 7 Cups and VBCPS Growth PathsPersonalized Growth Paths contain activities made for those dealing with a certain situation. It helps a person understand what they are dealing with and self-heal with activities that are expertly compiled.There is also a “gamified” element to the Paths. Students complete “Steps” to fill their cups and move ahead on their chosen path.You can find slides, videos, PlayPosit playlist here or the Teen Being Growth Path on 7 Cups as well with a free membership.

This package of resources is made available to educators in response to the Code of Virginia.  Please adapt the resources for the age of your students.   § 22.1-206.1. Lyme disease; instructional resources and materials. The Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Resources and the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources, shall develop instructional resources and materials to assist school boards and local and regional public libraries in establishing an education and awareness program to protect children from Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Such instructional resources and materials (i) shall be appropriate for individuals of school age; (ii) shall provide information on the identification of ticks, recommended procedures for safe tick removal, and best practices to provide protection from ticks; (iii) may include video productions, pamphlets, and demonstration programs to illustrate the sizes of various ticks, including sizes before and after each variety, has become engorged, to assist with the identification of a tick and the reaction on the skin that may result from a tick bite; and (iv) shall be made available to school boards and local and regional public libraries upon request at no charge.

This is a simple, yet effective tool is an excellent way to not only introduce this concept to students but to also allow them the opportunity for reflection and goal setting. The activity adapts the eight dimensions to six dimensions for youth wellness and helps students to quickly understand that each area of life plays a role in supporting their overall wheel (well-being).

Co-authored with Kaitlin Read and Udaya DatlaCan you remember a time you've been sick? Why aren't you still sick? How did you get better?Join Udaya Sree Datla, a doctoral student in translational biology, medicine, and health at Virginia Tech, as she presents Infections, Germs, and Immune Cells. The accompanying lessons and resources provide students with an introduction to germs, the immune system, and the career path of an immunologist, all while emphasizing the importance of handwashing and incorporating a computer science twist. The second lesson capitalizes on an opportunity to integrate computer science by introducing students to the career path of computer programming and constructing a set of step-by-step instructions (algorithms) either independently or collaboratively to sequence the steps of handwashing. These resources are part of the Advancing Computer Science Education Grant to support the implementation of Virginia's Computer Science Standards of Learning in partnership with Floyd County Public Schools with additional support from Virginia Tech's Center for Communicating Science and the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology.  

Designed for primary or elementary school learning, Pip talks about stranger danger! Pip explains what to do when someone you don’t know tries to talk to you. There might come a time when you feel very scared or very nervous about a stranger who is trying to approach you or talk to you.