Health Education Standards and Resources
Students in grade two continue to learn about the basic structures and functions of the human body systems. Focusing on preventing illness and disease, the students begin to understand the relationship between health behaviors, choices, and consequences (responsible decision making). They learn about food sources, healthy food and beverage choices, the factors that influence health decisions, the harmful effects of drugs, and how to communicate consideration and respect for others (social awareness and relationship skills).
Health Education Resources for all of Grade 2
- Grade 2 Health Education Standards of Learning Word / PDF
- Grade 2 Health Instruction Resource Links Word / PDF
Community/Environmental Health
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Protecting the Environment for Our Health PDF
- Grade 2 Student Engagement and Assessment Ideas
- EPA - Alternatives to Taking Car K-2 Coloring Book
- EPA Environmental Health 1013- Environmental Health Unit Plan - Scholastic.com
- EPA - K-5 Play It Safe with Your Ears - Safe Sounds
- PBS Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
- Teach Health and Physical Education Using the Environment
Body Systems
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Body Systems and Disease PDF
- Lesson 2 - Grade 2 - Body Systems PDF / PPT
- Lesson 3 - Grade 2 - Heart Day PDF / PPT / MOV
- Lesson 4 - Grade 2 - Our Cardiorespiratory, Skeletal and Muscular Body Systems Are Working PDF
- Lesson 5 - Grade 2 - Bones & Muscles Coin Flip PDF / MOV
- Lesson 6 - Grade 2 - Bones & Muscles Tag PDF
- Lesson 7 - Grade 2 - Bones & Muscles Wheel PDF / MOV / MOV
- Lesson 8 - Grade 2 - Body System: Muscles PDF / MOV
- Lesson 9 - Grade 2 - Bones, Bones, Bones PDF / MOV
- Lesson 10 - Grade 2 - Body Systems PDF / MOV
- Lesson 11 - Grade 2 - Heart Healthy Tabata PDF / MOV
- Lesson 12 - Grade 2 - The Skeletal System PDF / MOV
- Grade 2 Student Engagement and Assessment Ideas
- A Fun Look At The Digestive System
- Amazing Body Systems
- Every Body Is Special
- No Bones About It
- Our Systematic Body
- PE Central - Heart Power
- Straight from the Heart
- Super Hero Fitness
- Top Five Body Shop
- What Happens When You Eat?
- What Makes This Machine Of Ours Work
- What Is Blood and How It Circulates In and Out of the Heart
Mental Wellness/Social and Emotional Skills
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Emotions Lessons Overview PDF
- Lesson 2 - Grade 2 - Feeling Disappointment or Grief? PDF / PPT
- Lesson 3 - Grade 2 - Self Image PDF / PPT
- Lesson 4 - Grade 2 - Sporting Behavior PDF
- Lesson 5 - Grade 2 - We Are All Unique PDF / MOV
- Grade 2 Student Engagement and Assessment Ideas
- BASIC -Collection of Social Emotional Lesson Plans K-3.pdf
- Creating Safe Spaces - Social Emotional Lessons.pdf
- Fit4TheClassroom Lesson - Mood Music.pdf
- Joyful Mind Blog - Mindfulness in the Classroom - Suggestions.pdf
- Kids Health Gr 3-5 Feeling Sad Teachers Guide.pdf
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Sportsmanship Teachers Guide.pdf
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Conflict Resolution Teachers Guide.pdf
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Empathy Teachers GUide.pdf
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Feelings Teachers Guide.pdf
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Getting Along Teachers Guide.pdf
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Self Esteem Teachers Guide.pdf
- KIdsHealth PreK-2 Stress Teachers Guide .pdf
- Mindful Schools - K-5 Lesson - Introduction to Mindful Bodies and Listening.pdf
- PBS Kids - Impulse Control - Fast and Slow Then Stop.pdf
- Open Up - Getting to Know You Lesson .pdf
- Open Up - Empathy Lesson - How are You Feeling.pdf
- Open Up - Its All In Your Viewpoint Lesson.pdf
- PBS Kids - Impulse Control - Fast and Slow Then Stop.pdf
- PE Central - Emotions in Motion.pdf
- PE Central - Lesson on Feelings.pdf
- PE Central - The Feelings Hop.pdf
- PE Central - Yoga Unit - Feelings and Reactions.pdf
- PE Central - Yoga Unit - Yoga Assessment.pdf
- Smart from the Start - Everybody Is Special.pdf
- Together Counts - Full Esteem Ahead Lesson Gr 3-5.pdf
- When Grief Enters the Classroom Teachers Guide.pdf
- Y Project Cornerstone Lesson - Teasing Put Downs.pdf
Nutrition
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion PDF
- Lesson 2 - Grade 2 - Healthy Eating PDF / PPT
- Lesson 3 - Grade 2 - Couch Potato PDF
- Lesson 4 - Grade 2 - Where Do Fruits and Vegetables Come From PDF / MOV
- Grade 2 Student Engagement and Assessment Ideas
- 101 Tips for Teaching Nutrition
- AHA Elementary Lesson Plans
- AHA NFL PLAY 60 Challenge
- CDC Cover Your Cough Poster
- East Carolina University Energizers for Grades K-2
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Screentime Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Breakfast Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Fitness Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Food and Cooking Safety Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Germs Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Healthy Snacking Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 School Lunch Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Sleep Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Sportsmanship Teacher's Guide
- Learning to Give - What Is My Plate
- Learning to Give - What Is a Balanced Menu
- NIH - Open Wide and Trek Inside
- PBS Arthur Nutrition Eat Well Lesson
- PE Central -Rush to Brush K-2
- Rainbow On My Plate 1 - Teachers Guide
- Rainbow On My Plate 2 - Activity Book
- Rainbow On My Plate 3 - Learning Activities 1
- Rainbow On My Plate 4 - Learning Activities 2 -Answers
- Rainbow On My Plate 4 - Learning Activities 2
- Saving Smiles K-5 Oral Health Curriculum
- Serving Up My Plate - A Yummy Curriculum Grades 1-2
- Serving Up My Plate - Parent Handout
- Serving Up My Plate Curriculum - Poster
- Serving Up My Plate Poster 2
- https://www.shapeamerica.org//events/pesportweek/upload/Space-Jamming-2.pdf
- SHAPE America Activity - Healthy Heart Transport
- Together Counts - Healthy Eating Patterns
- Together Counts - Food For Thought
- Together Counts - Job of a Nutrient
Physical Health and Disease Prevention/Health Promotion
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health Promotion PDF
- Lesson 2 - Grade 2 - Sleep PDF / PPT
- Lesson 3 - Grade 2 - Sun Safety PDF / PPT
- Lesson 4 - Grade 2 - Addition and Subtraction Tag PDF
- Lesson 5 - Grade 2 - Place Value - Healthy Habits PDF
- Lesson 6 - Grade 2 - Physical Health - Proper Lifting Form PDF / MOV
- Lesson 7 - Grade 2 - Importance of Posture PDF / MOV
- Lesson 8 - Grade 2 - Stop the Spread of Germs PDF
- Grade 2 Student Engagement and Assessment Ideas
- 101 Tips for Teaching Nutrition
- AHA Elementary Lesson Plans
- AHA NFL PLAY 60 Challenge
- CDC Cover Your Cough Poster
- East Carolina University Energizers for Grades K-2
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Screentime Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Breakfast Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Fitness Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Food and Cooking Safety Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Germs Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Healthy Snacking Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 School Lunch Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Sleep Teacher's Guide
- KidsHealth PreK-2 Sportsmanship Teacher's Guide
- Learning to Give - What is My Plate
- Learning to Give - What is a Balanced Menu
- NIH - Open Wide and Trek Inside
- PBS Arthur Nutrition Eat Well Lesson
- PE Central -Rush to Brush K-2
- Rainbow On My Plate 1 - Teachers Guide
- Rainbow On My Plate 2 - Activity Book
- Rainbow On My Plate 3 - Learning Activities 1
- Rainbow On My Plate 4 - Learning Activities 2 -Answers
- Rainbow On My Plate 4 - Learning Activities 2
- Saving Smiles K-5 Oral Health Curriculum
- Serving Up My Plate - A Yummy Curriculum Grades 1-2
- Serving Up My Plate - Parent Handout
- Serving Up My Plate Curriculum - Poster
- Serving Up My Plate Poster 2
- https://www.shapeamerica.org//events/pesportweek/upload/Space-Jamming-2.pdf
- SHAPE America Activity - Healthy Heart Transport
- Together Counts- Healthy Eating Patterns
- Together Counts-Food For Thought
- Together Counts-Job of a Nutrient
Safety/Injury Prevention
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Safety Includes Knowing When and How to Seek Help PDF
- Lesson 2 - Grade 2 - Stay Safe PDF / PPT
- Lesson 3 - Grade 2 - Safety and Prevention PDF
- Lesson 4 - Grade 2 - Personal Safety PDF / MOV
- Lesson 5 - Grade 2 - Playground Protection PDF / MOV
- Lesson 6 - Grade 2 - Community Charades PDF / MOV
Substance Abuse Prevention
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Avoiding Alcohol Tobacco or Other Drugs PDF
- Lesson 2 - Grade 2 - Use Medicine Under Supervision PDF
- Lesson 3 - Grade 2 - Trust and Drugs PDF
- Lesson 4 - Grade 2 - Effects of Drugs on the Body PDF
- Lesson 5 - Grade 2 - Tobacco and E-cigarette Prevention PDF
- Lesson 6 - Grade 2 - Venn Do We Use Medicines? PDF / MOV / MOV
- Grade 2 Student Engagement and Assessment Ideas
- ATOD Grades 2 - 3 National Crime Prevention Council
- VA-ABC Health and Safety Activity Book
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- K-5 Opioid Lessons Virginia Beach, Virginia
- KidsHealth Alcohol K-2
- KidsHealth Alcohol Teacher's Guide PreK to 2
- KidsHealth Drugs K-2
- KidsHealth Smoking K-2
- KidsHealth Smoking Teacher's Guide PreK to 2
- KidsHealth Stress K-2
- NIDA Brain Power Curriculum for Grades 2-3
- A Toolkit To Start Substance Use Prevention In Elementary Schools
Violence Prevention
- Lesson 1 - Grade 2 - Violence Prevention Skills PDF
- Lesson 2 - Grade 2 - Nonviolent Approaches and Strategies to Deal with Teasing, Bullying, and Conflict PDF / PPT
- Lesson 3 - Grade 2 - Media Influence PDF / PPT
- Lesson 4 - Grade 2 - Conflict Resolution PDF / PPT
- Lesson 5 - Grade 2 - Be a Good Friend PDF
- Lesson 6 - Grade 2 - You Are Special PDF
- Grade 2 Student Engagement and Assessment Ideas
- Bullying Lesson - Grades 2-3 - National Crime Prevention Council
- Diversity - Grades 1-2 - National Crime Prevention Council
- Good Behavior Game
- KidsHealth Teachers Guide Pre K-2 Sportsmanship
- Kidsealth Teachers Guide Pre K-2 Conflict Resolution
- KidsHealth Teachers Guide Pre K-2 Getting Along
- KidsHealth Teachers Guide PreK to 2 Self Esteem
- KidsHealth Teachers Guide PreK-2 Bullying
- Lets Be Friends Grades 2-3 Curriculum
- LlamaLlama Pledge to Be Nice Activities
- Media Literacy Lesson -Grades 1-2 - National Crime Prevention Council
- Media Literacy Lesson -Mcgruffs-TV-Violence-Scorecard
- Trustworthiness Lesson Grades K-4 - Keller Independent School District
Physical Education Standards and Resources
Students in grade two focus on mature patterns, not on traditional games, while participating in a variety of movement experiences to develop fundamental motor skills and patterns. They vary movement patterns and begin to combine skills in educational game, dance, and gymnastic activities. Students progress in skill development and in understanding key elements of fundamental movement skills, including movement concepts, major muscles and bones, health-related fitness concepts, energy balance concepts, and the benefits of physical activity. Students work cooperatively and responsibly in groups and begin to build skills to meet movement challenges. They participate in physical activities at school and identify opportunities to participate in regular physical activity outside of school.
Physical Education Resources for all of Grade 2
- Grade 2 Physical Education Standards of Learning
- Academic Language Card Set - Grade 2
- Essential Strand Glossay - Grade 2
- Virginia Physical Education SOLs - EIP Goal Bank
- Tools for Learning Paracute Games (Grades K-2)
- Tools for Learning Dance Skills (Grades K-2)
- Tools for Learning Foot Skills (Grades K-2)
- Tools for Learning Personal and Social Responsibility (Grades K-2)
- Tools for Learning Locomotor and Manipulative Skills (Grades K-2)
- Tools for Learning Volleying and Striking Skills (Grades K-2)
Motor Skill Development
Anatomic Basis of Movement
- Unit 1 - Grade 2 - Body System Frenzy pdf
- Unit 2 - Grade 2 - Bone Labeling pdf
- Unit 3 - Grade 2 - Anatomy - Brain and Muscles pdf
- Unit 4 - Grade 2 - Muscle Labeling pdf
- Unit 5 - Grade 2 - Scientists and Robots pdf
- Unit 6 - Grade 2 - Cardio Tag pdf
- Unit 7 - Grade 2 - Rollin' Bones pdf
- Unit 8 - Grade 2 - Soldier Tag pdf
- Unit 9 - Grade 2 - Anatomical Basis of Movement Assessment pdf