If you're looking for a project-based NHES-aligned health education curriculum that actually clicks with middle schoolers (not just talks at them), this is it! This semester long curriculum is built specifically for that in-between stage where teens are figuring out who they are, how their bodies are changing, and how to navigate the world around them. You remember that age, even if you don't want to lol. It's tough!
 
This health curriculum covers everything they’re already dealing with (and thinking about) but don’t always have the words for: puberty, peer pressure, body image, friendships, substance use, balanced eating, body systems, and even real-life skills like first aid.
 
Middle schoolers don’t need watered-down health or any of those stiff corporate-like lessons.. they need clear, honest, age-appropriate guidance on what they’re actually experiencing RIGHT NOW. This curriculum focuses on real-life situations like navigating friend drama, handling peer pressure, understanding body changes, making choices around food and substances, and learning how their bodies work.
 
No lectures. No scare tactics. Just practical, shame-free, medically accurate information presented in a way that feels chill, approachable, and FINALLYYYYY not boring!
 
Let’s Break It Down:
✏️ Each unit includes Google Slides, interactive activities, worksheets, games simulations, homework, PROJECTS and sub plans
✏️ Click & go day by day unit plans that break down the suggested order for each unit + their NHES alignments
✏️ This GROWING BUNDLE includes 1,000+ Google Slides and 90+ resources.
✏️ Fully aligned with NHES (National Health Education Standards)
✏️ Parent/Trusted Adult connection activities and interview assignments
✏️ 100+ bell ringers (yes, memes included)
Let’s Talk Units:
Personal Health & Identity (Values, Peer Pressure, healthy habits/goal setting, confidence)
Healthy Friendships (belonging vs fitting in, conflict resolution, active listening, empathy)
Mental & Emotional Wellness (Handling stress, AI and mental health)
Body Systems
Human Development (aka Sex Ed)
Safety Unit (First aid & Cyber safety)
Nutrition
Substance Use & Risk Prevention
End-of-year project