Project Heart Curriculum Note: Lesson plans are based on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and are also aligned for National Health Education Standards (NHES); however, the curriculum materials are suitable for any learning environment. See the Instructional Guide for TEKS and NHES matrices.
TEKS Addressed in Grade 2: Chapter 115.4, B 1(c-d, g), B 3(b), B 5(c), B 7(a), B 11(c); Chapter 116.4, B 3(a), B 4(a-d).
The Project Heart: Activities for the Classroom lesson plans designed for Grade 2 provide comprehensive, age-appropriate materials to teach heart-related anatomy, nutrition, and exercise. Grade 2 lesson plans are vertically aligned to prepare students for the grade 3 lesson plans. An instructional guide is available for additional information.
Full Curriculum The full curriculum includes all the lesson plans and activity masters for this grade level. (PDF)
Goal: Students will understand that personal health decisions and behaviors affect their health. They will recognize that the body needs foods from all the food groups to receive the nutrients it needs to grow and stay healthy.