Third graders learn why water is so important — their body needs it to stay healthy and work well — and that water is the best drink to reach for all day long.
Students will be able to…
Did you know your body is mostly water? You need to drink it every day to stay healthy! Why is water so important?
Project each item and have children answer about why water is important.
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Your body is mostly water — why do you need to drink it?
Children learn.
Children practice.
Children apply.
Children close.
Aligned to SHAPE America National Health Education & Physical Education Standards.
Comprehend concepts about hydration.
Practice healthy drinking habits.
Make healthy drink choices.
Encourage healthy habits.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children drink water instead of a sugary drink at their next snack. A printable water sheet is in the PE & Health library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.