Kansas Learning Center for Health - Halstead, Kansas - Providing Students with Tools to Make Better Choices for a Healthy Future
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Outreach Information:

Teacher/Chaperones are required to accompany students through the outreach programs. A minimum of one adult for every 15 students is recommended. One adult per every 15 students is welcomed free of charge.

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Outreach Programs

Kindergarten

The Inside Story (K-2): With the help of Organ Andy and an organ apron, this program takes an "inside look" at our amazing body. Hands on activities engage the children and stress the importance of taking care of our bodies. (S3.1.4 & 6.1.1, 2, 3)

First Grade

Sensable Habits (K-2):We will introduce students to the world of healthy habits with activities emphasizing cleanliness, exercise and experiencing the five senses. K-2 (S 3.1.4)

Second Grade

Stand Tall - Don't Fall to Bullying (K-2): Emotional health and school safety are stressed in this anti-bullying program. Students identify different types of bullying and learn strategies to reduce negative behaviors. K-2 (C 3.1.6)

Third Grade

Be Smart, Don't Start (3-4): In this program students will explore the respiratory system and the importance of exercise and nutrition. Preserved pig lungs will demonstrate how smoking affects lung tissue. To enhance understandings, students will make a bottle respiratory system. (S 6.1.1,2,3)

Fourth Grade

Fueling My Body (3-4): After introducing the "My Pyramid" students will actively be involved in choosing good snacks and foods for a life long healthy body. Nutrition label, fats, sugars and exercise will be discussed. (S6.1.1, 3)

Fifth Grade

Your Choice - It's Up To You (5-7):Students will learn how organ systems are affected by tobacco, alcohol, inhalants and marijuana. Students will participate in activities that simulate damage and disease brought about by drug use. 5-7 (S 6.1.1)

6th-7th Grade

Body Blueprint (5-7): Students will understand how the hereditary information of each cell is passed from one generation to the next. Constructing marshmallow creatures helps students learn about the Punnett Square and dominant/recessive genes. Prenatal drug use is discussed. (S3.1.1, 2, 3)

You, Your Body and Puberty (5-6): After a physiology lesson of the human reproductive system students will recognize signs and symptoms of puberty and have some preparation to meet the challenges both physically and emotionally of adolescence. This class is divided boys/girls. 5-7 (S 3.2.1)

Human Growth and Development (6-7): A summary of maturation, reproductive system and the birth process is covered. Students will gain a positive view of sexuality, developmentally appropriate knowledge and skills to make decisions now and in the future. This class can be divided boy/girl. 5-7 (S 2.1, 2, 3)

Mean Streets of Middle School (6-7): Bullying behavior can have serious negative effects not only on the students involved in the incident but also on the overall school climate. Students will be engaged in activities that will explore the signs of bullying, the various stages of bullying and why students bully. The different characteristics of victims and the short and long term consequences of bullying are also discussed. (S 6.1.1)

7th-12th Grade

Eating in Style (7-12): Students learn to choose healthy foods based on nutritional guidelines that provide energy to get them through the day. They are encouraged to strive for a fit body, rather than the "ideal" body physique. Interactive activities and video clips create a better understanding for students. (S 6.1.2, 3, 4)

In the NO with Drugs (7-12): This session is a straightforward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. Includes high-impact video clips and interactive studies. (S 6.1.1, 2)

Life's A Gamble (8-12): An overview of the male/female reproductive systems, graphic illustrations of STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and activities demonstrate that abstinence leads to a healthy relationship. 8-12 (S 6.1.1, 2, 3)

Dating Dilemma (8-12):Students will recognize characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Concepts covered; building relationships based on respect, preventing sexual harassment and dating violence, and understanding alcohols influence on dating. (S 6.1.1, 2, 3 & C 3.1.3)