Lesson Plan
Personal Health Inventory
Students will assess their daily nutrition and physical activity habits using a guided inventory, identify strengths and challenges, and set personalized weekly wellness goals to improve their health habits.
Empowers students to understand and reflect on their lifestyle choices, fosters personal responsibility for health, and supports targeted goal-setting for lasting wellness improvements.
Audience
6th Grade Student
Time
40 minutes
Approach
Guided self-assessment, reflective discussion, and goal-setting.
Materials
- Know Yourself: Wellness Edition, - How Healthy Am I? Worksheet, - My Weekly Wellness Goals Journal, and - Paper and Pencil
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
- Print one copy of How Healthy Am I? Worksheet and My Weekly Wellness Goals Journal for the student.
- Queue the Know Yourself: Wellness Edition slide deck for presentation.
- Gather paper and pencil for additional notes as needed.
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Greet the student and set a positive tone.
- Briefly introduce the session’s purpose: reviewing health habits, reflecting, and setting goals.
- Display the first slides of Know Yourself: Wellness Edition to frame key concepts.
Step 2
Complete Personal Health Inventory
10 minutes
- Guide the student to fill out the How Healthy Am I? Worksheet.
- Encourage honesty in rating daily nutrition and physical activity habits.
- Provide support or clarify any questions as they work through the prompts.
Step 3
Reflect and Discuss Strengths & Challenges
10 minutes
- Review the worksheet responses together.
- Ask the student to articulate one strength and one area for improvement in both nutrition and activity.
- Use slides from Know Yourself: Wellness Edition to highlight examples of healthy habits.
Step 4
Set Personalized Wellness Goals
10 minutes
- Introduce the goal-setting section on the How Healthy Am I? Worksheet.
- Help the student transfer their selected goals to the My Weekly Wellness Goals Journal.
- Ensure each goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
Step 5
Close & Next Steps
5 minutes
- Summarize the agreed-upon wellness goals.
- Explain how the student will track progress in the My Weekly Wellness Goals Journal.
- Encourage daily reflection and set a time for the next check-in.
Slide Deck
Know Yourself: Wellness Edition
• Introduce today’s focus: Nutrition & Physical Activity
• Why self-awareness matters for health
• How we’ll use this deck alongside your worksheet and journal
Welcome the student and introduce the slide deck. Emphasize that today’s session is about understanding their own habits and setting healthy goals.
What Is Health & Wellness?
Health: The state of your body, mind, and emotions being in good working order
Wellness: Actively choosing habits that support physical, mental, and social well-being
Define key terms. Keep it simple and ask the student for examples.
The Pillars of Wellness
- Nutrition: Fueling your body with the right foods
- Physical Activity: Moving your body to stay strong and healthy
Highlight that nutrition and activity work together. Ask the student to share what they know.
Nourishing Nutrition
• Fruits & vegetables
• Whole grains & lean proteins
• Dairy or dairy alternatives
• Plenty of water
Ask: What’s your favorite healthy snack?
Discuss healthy food groups and ask the student which ones they eat regularly.
Staying Active
• Everyday play (running, jumping, sports)
• Organized activities (dance, team sports)
• Family activities (hiking, biking, walks)
Ask: How do you like to move each day?
Encourage the student to think about activities they enjoy and how often they move each day.
Why Self-Assess Your Habits?
• Reveals your strengths (what you do well)
• Shows areas to improve (where you can grow)
• Guides personalized goal-setting
Explain why honest reflection matters before setting goals.
Setting SMART Goals
S – Specific: Clear and well-defined
M – Measurable: Trackable progress
A – Attainable: Realistic steps
R – Relevant: Meaningful to you
T – Time-bound: Has a deadline
Introduce SMART Goals. Define each letter with a brief example.
SMART Goals in Action
Nutrition Goal:
“Eat 2 servings of vegetables at dinner, 5 days this week.”
Activity Goal:
“Walk for 20 minutes after school, 4 times this week.”
Model one nutrition and one activity goal. Emphasize the SMART criteria.
Using Your Worksheet
- Rate your daily eating & activity habits
- Identify one strength and one challenge in each area
- Draft your own SMART goals
Prepare the student to use the How Healthy Am I? Worksheet.
Next Steps
• Complete your Personal Health Inventory worksheet
• Transfer chosen SMART goals to your Weekly Wellness Goals Journal
• We’ll review progress at our next check-in
Wrap up the slide deck and transition to the worksheet and journal.
Worksheet
How Healthy Am I?
Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________________
1. Daily Nutrition Habits
Rate how often you do each habit. Circle one number for each (1 = Never, 5 = Always).
| Nutrition Habit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I eat at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables every day. | |||||
| I choose whole grains (brown rice, whole-wheat bread) instead of refined grains. | |||||
| I include lean protein (chicken, beans, fish) in my meals. | |||||
| I limit sugary drinks (soda, juice) and drink water regularly. | |||||
| I have balanced meals (a mix of protein, grains, fruits/vegetables). |
2. Daily Physical Activity Habits
Rate how often you do each habit. Circle one number for each (1 = Never, 5 = Always).
| Activity Habit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I engage in at least 30 minutes of active play or exercise daily (running, biking, sports). | |||||
| I include activities I enjoy (dance, team sports, games) most days of the week. | |||||
| I limit screen time (TV, video games) when I could be moving. | |||||
| I do strength or stretching exercises (push-ups, yoga) during the week. | |||||
| I participate in family or group physical activities (hiking, walks) regularly. |
3. Reflect on Strengths & Challenges
Nutrition
What is one strength in your eating habits?
What is one challenge you’d like to improve in your eating habits?
Physical Activity
What is one strength in your activity habits?
What is one challenge you’d like to improve in your activity habits?
4. Set Your SMART Wellness Goals
Use what you learned to write one nutrition goal and one activity goal. Make sure each goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART).
Nutrition SMART Goal:
• Specific (What will you do?): _______________________________________________
• Measurable (How will you track?): ___________________________________________
• Attainable (Is it realistic?): _______________________________________________
• Relevant (Why is it important to you?): _______________________________________
• Time-bound (When will you start and finish?): _________________________________
Physical Activity SMART Goal:
• Specific (What will you do?): _______________________________________________
• Measurable (How will you track?): ___________________________________________
• Attainable (Is it realistic?): _______________________________________________
• Relevant (Why is it important to you?): _______________________________________
• Time-bound (When will you start and finish?): _________________________________
When you’re done, we’ll review your responses together and transfer your goals into the My Weekly Wellness Goals Journal. Good work!
Journal
My Weekly Wellness Goals
Name: ____________________________ Week of: ____________________
Use this journal to track your SMART goals from the How Healthy Am I? Worksheet every day. Be honest and specific!
Day 1: ____________ (e.g., Monday) Date: ____________
Nutrition Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
Activity Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
What went well today?
What challenges did I face?
How can I improve tomorrow?
Day 2: ____________ Date: ____________
Nutrition Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
Activity Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
What went well today?
What challenges did I face?
How can I improve tomorrow?
Day 3: ____________ Date: ____________
Nutrition Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
Activity Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
What went well today?
What challenges did I face?
How can I improve tomorrow?
Day 4: ____________ Date: ____________
Nutrition Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
Activity Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
What went well today?
What challenges did I face?
How can I improve tomorrow?
Day 5: ____________ Date: ____________
Nutrition Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
Activity Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
What went well today?
What challenges did I face?
How can I improve tomorrow?
Day 6: ____________ Date: ____________
Nutrition Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
Activity Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
What went well today?
What challenges did I face?
How can I improve tomorrow?
Day 7: ____________ Date: ____________
Nutrition Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
Activity Goal Progress (Rate 1-5): _____
What went well today?
What challenges did I face?
How can I improve next week?
Weekly Reflection
What achievement am I most proud of this week?
What changes will I make to meet my goals better next week?
Questions or support I need: