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Worksheets0017: Foundations of Effective Health Instruction - Key Concepts
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is a skill that students practice and apply in a skills-based approach to health instruction?
Decision-making
Memorization
Guessing
Ignoring information
Which of the following is NOT a skill listed under the skills-based approach in effective health instruction?
Goal-setting
Communication
Self-management
Sleeping
In a skills-based approach to health instruction, students practice and apply health-enhancing skills such as _________.
Decision-making, Goal-setting, Communication, Accessing information, Advocacy, Self-management, Analyzing influences
Memorizing facts, Repeating definitions, Copying notes, Taking tests, Listening to lectures, Reading textbooks, Watching videos
Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Singing, Dancing, Acting, Playing instruments
Running, Jumping, Throwing, Catching, Kicking, Dribbling, Passing
What is the first step in Backward Design (Understanding by Design - UbD)?
Identify desired results (learning objectives and standards)
Develop assessment evidence
Plan learning experiences and instruction
Review student feedback
What is the second step in Backward Design (Understanding by Design - UbD)?
Determine acceptable evidence (performance tasks or assessments)
Identify desired results (learning goals)
Plan learning experiences and instruction
Develop essential questions
What is the third step in Backward Design (Understanding by Design - UbD)?
Plan learning experiences and instruction
Identify desired results
Determine acceptable evidence
Assess prior knowledge
What does 'Age-Appropriate and Developmentally Appropriate' mean in instructional design?
Tailor lessons to students’ cognitive, emotional, and social stages of development.
Use the same lesson plan for all age groups regardless of their needs.
Focus only on academic achievement, ignoring emotional and social growth.
Design lessons based solely on teacher preferences, not student needs.
What does 'Culturally Responsive' mean in instructional design?
Use inclusive, respectful materials that reflect students’ backgrounds and promote equity.
Focus only on standardized content regardless of student diversity.
Teach using materials from a single dominant culture.
Ignore students’ cultural backgrounds in lesson planning.
Match the instructional strategy to its purpose:
Builds communication, refusal, and conflict-resolution skills
1-A
Develops decision-making and problem-solving
2-B
Offers structured rehearsal of skills
3-C
Promotes collaboration and deeper understanding
4-D
Reinforces self-awareness and internalization of skills
5-E
Which of the following best represents an instructional strategy that supports the development of students’ health-related skills?
Assigning a worksheet with health vocabulary definitions
Having students read a textbook chapter independently
Conducting a teacher-led lecture on heart disease
What is the correct answer?
Providing a lecture on nutrition facts
Assigning a worksheet on healthy foods
Showing a video about balanced diets
Engaging students in a decision-making role-play about nutrition choices
Which domain of learning objectives in health education focuses on knowledge and thinking skills?
Cognitive
Affective
Psychomotor
Emotional
Which domain of learning objectives in health education is associated with attitudes, values, and feelings?
Affective
Cognitive
Psychomotor
Behavioral
Which domain of learning objectives in health education involves actions and skill performance?
Behavioral / Psychomotor
Cognitive
Affective
Reflective
Which domain of learning objectives in health education is about the integration of knowledge and skills in real-world tasks?
Performance-Based
Cognitive
Affective
Knowledge-Based
Give an example of a cognitive domain objective in health education.
Describe the stages of addiction.
Demonstrate how to measure blood pressure.
List the symptoms of a heart attack.
Show how to perform CPR.
Give an example of an affective domain objective in health education.
Demonstrate respect for others’ personal boundaries.
List the steps of handwashing.
Describe the process of digestion.
Identify the parts of the respiratory system.
Give an example of a behavioral/psychomotor domain objective in health education.
Demonstrate proper hand-washing technique.
List the benefits of hand-washing.
Explain the importance of hygiene.
Describe the process of disease transmission.
Give an example of a performance-based domain objective in health education.
Create a personal health plan to manage stress.
List the causes of stress.
Define stress management.
Identify types of stress.
Good health education objectives should be: (Select all that apply)
Measurable
Relevant
Time-bound
Achievable
Specific
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify three benefits of physical activity and demonstrate a warm-up routine with ____% accuracy.
90
50
70
100
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good health education objective?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Irrelevant
Match the Bloom's Taxonomy level with its action verbs:
Knowledge/Remembering
define, list, label
Comprehension/Understanding
explain, summarize
Application
demonstrate, use
Analysis
compare, differentiate
Synthesis/Evaluation
create, justify, assess
Which Bloom's Taxonomy level involves the action verbs 'explain' and 'summarize'?
Knowledge/Remembering
Comprehension/Understanding
Application
Analysis
The action verbs for the Application level in Bloom's Taxonomy are ______ and use.
demonstrate
define
list
recall
True or False: 'Compare' and 'differentiate' are action verbs for the Analysis level in Bloom's Taxonomy.
True
False
Objectives should align with ______ and state standards.
NHES
NGSS
CCSS
ISTE
Which type of objective is best assessed with a quiz or test?
Cognitive Objective
Behavioral Objective
Affective Objective
Match the type of objective with its assessment method:
Quiz/Test
Cognitive Objective
Skills performance checklist
Behavioral Objective
Reflection or discussion rubric
Affective Objective
Which of the following is the most appropriate performance-based objective for a unit on nutrition?
Students will list five food groups.
Students will explain why nutrition is important.
Students will calculate their daily caloric needs using a tracking app.
Students will understand that healthy eating is beneficial.
Why does technology and media matter in health education?
Helps students visualize abstract health concepts
Supports skills practice
Engages digital-native learners with interactive, personalized learning
Encourages critical thinking about media messages related to health
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of an interactive simulation used in health education?
TED-Ed videos
MyFitnessPal app
CDC’s BAM! Body and Mind interactive site
Google Fit
Health apps and trackers promote ______ and goal setting in students.
self-monitoring
procrastination
distraction
overconfidence
confusion
Match the following strategies with their correct examples:
TED-Ed or TeensHealth.org videos on mental health
Interactive Simulations
Students track sleep or steps using apps like MyFitnessPal or Google Fit
Health Apps & Trackers
CDC’s BAM! Body and Mind interactive site or ChooseMyPlate.gov meal planning tool
Multimedia Presentations
Which approach uses videos, animations, and infographics to reinforce health concepts?
Interactive Simulations
Health Apps & Trackers
Multimedia Presentations
None of the above
Interactive, personalized learning helps engage digital-native learners in health education.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a website used as a digital and media resource?
Canva
CDC
Google Classroom
CrashCourse Public Health
Which of the following is an example of a video resource for digital and media learning?
BrainPOP Health
Piktochart
MyPlate.gov
Schoology
Which tool is used for creating infographics as a digital and media resource?
KidsHealth
Canva
Google Docs
Kahoot
Which of the following is a Learning Management System (LMS) mentioned as a digital and media resource?
MyPlate.gov
CrashCourse Public Health
Google Classroom
Quizziz
To ensure accessibility, choose tools that are easy to use and compatible with your school's _____
tech infrastructure
library schedule
sports team
cafeteria menu
Keep it student-centered by using technology as a tool for _____ learning, not passive consumption.
active
repetitive
isolated
passive
Promote media literacy by teaching students how to evaluate digital health information for accuracy, bias, and _____
credibility
popularity
length
color
Maintain digital citizenship by discussing online safety, privacy, and respectful _____ when using online tools.
communication
shopping
gaming
advertising
Which of the following best illustrates an effective use of technology in a high school health education class?
Reading a textbook chapter about cardiovascular disease
Watching a video and answering recall questions
Using an online food tracker to analyze weekly nutrition habits
Handwriting notes on a teacher-led lecture
Developmentally appropriate instruction aligns with students' ________ (thinking, processing), emotional (maturity, self-awareness), social (relationships, cooperation), and physical (growth, motor skills) domains.
cognitive
nutritional
financial
technological
Which of the following is NOT a domain that developmentally appropriate instruction aligns with?
Cognitive
Emotional
Financial
Physical
Developmentally appropriate instruction means designing content and using strategies that reflect ________ and maturity levels.
age
gender
location
income
Supportive instructional strategies foster equity, inclusiveness, and ________ in the learning environment.
safety
competition
isolation
rigidity
Supportive strategies help address which of the following?
Student interests and cultural backgrounds
Social-emotional needs
Individual learning styles and challenges
All of the above
Developmentally appropriate instruction supports the whole child.
True
False
What is the purpose of the Differentiation strategy in effective and inclusive health education?
Adjust content, process, or product based on readiness, interest, or learning profile
Ensure all students receive the same instruction regardless of needs
Focus only on students with learning difficulties
Limit the curriculum to basic concepts only
Which strategy involves validating and reflecting students’ backgrounds and experiences?
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Direct Instruction
Flipped Classroom
Project-Based Learning
Which of the following is an example of Scaffolding in health education?
Offer multiple formats for demonstrating understanding
Teach refusal skills step-by-step using modeling, guided practice, and feedback
Use visuals, hands-on activities, and verbal discussion in one lesson
Praise effort and model inclusive behavior during group work
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers multiple means of ________, representation, and expression.
engagement
assessment
motivation
instruction
What is the main purpose of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in health education?
Integrate emotional awareness, self-regulation, and relationship skills
Teach advanced mathematical concepts
Focus solely on physical fitness
Promote memorization of historical dates
Letting students choose a health topic to research or create a PSA about is an example of which strategy?
Student Voice & Choice
Direct Instruction
Teacher-Centered Learning
Lecture-Based Approach
Which strategy aims to foster a respectful, inclusive classroom climate?
Positive Behavioral Supports
Strict Discipline Enforcement
Competitive Grading Systems
Exclusive Grouping Practices
Punitive Consequences
Name one tip for implementing effective and inclusive health education from the list provided.
Set clear expectations and create a safe, respectful classroom culture
Ignore students' backgrounds and experiences
Discourage student participation
Focus only on textbook content
Formative assessments should be used to guide instruction in health education.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of offering accommodations and modifications?
Group work
Visual aids
Role-plays
Formative assessments
A teacher notices that some students struggle to follow a lecture about the effects of stress on the body. Which of the following instructional strategies is most developmentally appropriate and supportive?
Require all students to rewrite the notes at home
Provide a video and an illustrated diagram of the stress response system
Tell students they’ll be tested on the material again next week
Skip the topic to avoid confusion
What are the three key elements to create a safe, inclusive learning environment? One key element is respect for ______ and identity.
diversity
authority
wealth
appearance
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to create a safe, inclusive learning environment?
Respect for diversity and identity
Clear expectations and consistent routines
Ignoring student voice and collaboration
Opportunities for student voice and collaboration
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) teaches which of the following skills?
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Empathy
Relationship skills
All of the above
An example of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is incorporating journaling, mindfulness, or ______ communication.
role-playing respectful
competitive aggressive
silent passive
digital anonymous
Match the following types of learning/teaching practices with their descriptions:
Collaborative Learning
Students work together, practice leadership and compromise
Explicit Instruction in Health Skills
Teach and model skills like assertiveness, conflict resolution, and decision-making
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Acknowledge and integrate students’ cultural backgrounds and experiences
Restorative Practices
Encourage reflection, accountability, and healing over punishment
________ encourages reflection, accountability, and healing over punishment.
Restorative Practices
Punitive Measures
Detention Policies
Zero Tolerance
Which of the following is an example of Collaborative Learning?
Use scenarios to practice refusal skills
Group projects, peer-teaching, or cooperative games
Include health examples from diverse cultures
Use restorative circles after conflict
Explicit Instruction in Health Skills teaches and models skills like ________, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
assertiveness
procrastination
avoidance
indifference
Match the following classroom management strategies with their purposes:
Provides structure and predictability
Clear Expectations and Rules
Reinforces desirable behaviors
Positive Reinforcement
Prevents disruptions before they happen
Proactive Behavior Management
Maintain classroom flow and limit disruption
Nonverbal Cues
Helps students manage disagreements constructively
Conflict Resolution Training
Positive Reinforcement ________ desirable behaviors.
reinforces
ignores
punishes
discourages
Which of the following is an example of Nonverbal Cues in classroom management?
Circulating during work time
Eye contact, proximity, hand signals
Verbal praise
Use equity sticks
Proactive Behavior Management prevents ________ before they happen.
disruptions
rewards
instructions
assignments
Which strategy helps students manage disagreements constructively?
Conflict Resolution Training
Positive Reinforcement
Nonverbal Cues
Choice and Autonomy
Equitable Participation ensures all voices are ________ and respected.
heard
ignored
silenced
dismissed
Which of the following is an example of Choice and Autonomy in classroom management?
Use equity sticks
Let students choose between project formats or partners
Eye contact, proximity, hand signals
Circulating during work time
Which of the following strategies would best support a safe and inclusive classroom environment during a unit on healthy relationships?
Require students to complete all work independently
Allow students to opt out of group discussions
Establish ground rules for respectful communication and confidentiality
Provide one generic scenario to be used by all students
What are learning outcomes? Learning outcomes are ______, measurable statements of what students should know and be able to do after instruction.
clear
vague
random
uncertain
Which of the following should learning outcomes align with?
National Health Education Standards (NHES)
State standards
Developmental level and needs of students
Teacher preferences
Assessment includes any tool or strategy used to measure learning. Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment mentioned?
Formative
Summative
Performance-based
Homework
Evidence must be ______ (measuring what you intended) and reliable (consistent across students/situations).
valid
subjective
biased
ambiguous
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
Quizzes
Projects
Presentations
Tests
Which of the following is an example of a summative assessment?
Observations
Journals
Presentations
Exit slips
Learning activities should be engaging and student-centered.
True
False
Learning activities should be aligned with objectives and assessments.
True
False
Students met the learning objective.
Yes
No
Maybe
Not sure
Misconceptions or skill gaps that exist include:
Lack of understanding of key concepts
Mastery of all topics
No need for further learning
Complete accuracy in all responses
Assessments are aligned with the standards and instruction.
Yes, assessments are aligned with the standards and instruction.
No, assessments are not aligned with the standards and instruction.
Assessments are only aligned with instruction, not standards.
Assessments are only aligned with standards, not instruction.
Reteaching or reinforcing key concepts in a new way can be achieved by:
Using different instructional strategies or activities
Repeating the same lesson without changes
Ignoring student misunderstandings
Focusing only on advanced topics
Offering different types of assessments is beneficial for varied learners.
Yes, it addresses diverse learning needs.
No, one type fits all learners.
It makes assessment less effective.
It confuses students.
A health teacher notices that most students scored low on a performance task demonstrating proper CPR technique. What is the teacher’s best next step?
Move on to the next unit
Retest students immediately
Analyze which steps students missed and reteach those specific skills
Replace the performance task with a written quiz
________ is essential, practical health information that enables healthy decisions (e.g., how to read a food label, how to manage stress).
Functional Health Knowledge
Nutritional Supplements
Physical Fitness Training
Medical Diagnosis
________ are skills such as decision-making, goal-setting, communication, advocacy, accessing resources, and analyzing influences.
Health-Related Skills
Physical Fitness Skills
Mathematical Skills
Technical Skills
________ measures what it is intended to measure.
Valid Assessment
Reliable Assessment
Subjective Assessment
Summative Assessment
________ produces consistent results under similar conditions.
Reliable Assessment
Subjective Judgment
Random Guessing
Inconsistent Evaluation
________ is an ongoing check for learning that guides instruction.
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Diagnostic Test
Final Exam
________ is the final evaluation of student mastery at the end of instruction.
Summative Assessment
Formative Assessment
Diagnostic Assessment
Placement Assessment
________ are real-world tasks that require application of knowledge and skills (e.g., creating a PSA, demonstrating CPR, role-playing refusal skills).
Authentic Assessment
Formative Quizzes
Multiple Choice Tests
Standardized Exams
Match the formative assessment strategy with its purpose:
Exit slips
Gauge student understanding at the end of class
Checklists or rubrics
Provide criteria during skill practice (e.g., communication)
Student journals
Reflect on decision-making or goal-setting
Observations
Evaluate skill application in real-time (e.g., refusal skills role-play)
Think-pair-share
Informal peer discussion to check conceptual understanding
