HEALTH & WELLNESS
Empower Youth to Become Health Ambassadors in Their Communities
Grades 3 – 12
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PBL CURRICULUM FOR GRADES 3 – 12
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Today’s youth are facing rising stress, mental health challenges, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. Educators and youth programs are searching for practical ways to help young people build healthier lives and stronger communities.
The Health & Wellness PBL Curriculum equips students in Grades 3–12 with the knowledge, skills, and leadership mindset to understand health holistically and take meaningful action in their communities.
Through research, collaboration, and real-world projects, students learn how physical health, mental health, and social well-being are deeply connected and how they can become leaders who promote healthier communities.
Why this curriculum works
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Build Health Literacy That Lasts
Students explore the health triangle — physical, mental, and social well-being to understand how everyday choices affect their lives and communities. Â
They learn to:
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Recognize the impact of stress, nutrition, and lifestyle habits
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Understand mental health and break stigma
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Identify health challenges in their own neighborhoods
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Design solutions that promote healthier communities
Health education in schools is critical because early health habits strongly influence long-term well-being and life outcomes.
Develop Leadership and Real-World Skills
This project-based learning curriculum doesn’t just teach health concepts—it helps youth practice leadership and problem solving.
Students build:
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Critical thinking
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Research skills
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Public speaking
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Collaboration
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Digital media literacy
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Community engagement
These skills prepare youth to become health advocates and community changemakers.
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"Project-based learning has always provided a positive experience for both my students and myself. Students are able to take abstract world problems and personalize them for themselves, and their experiences. Project-based learning helps students create real-life solutions and takes a large and general idea, and turn it into actionable and personal work for the individual."
– Educator, July, 2020
What youth will do
Through a structured project-based learning process, students will:
- Explore real health issues such as nutrition and exercise, mental health and stigma, the obesity epidemic and systemic factors, and the impact of social media on well-being.
- Conduct community research through surveys, interviews and focus groups, explore health resources in their neighborhoods and analyze local health challenges.
- Create a public health campaign by designing solutions and communicate them through public service announcements,digital presentations, community awareness campaigns, and video storytelling.
- Present their solutions to peers, experts, or community leaders.
COURSE OUTLINE FOR EDUCATORS
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Curriculum Fundamentals Training
- Introduction to Empowering Minds PBL Curricula
- Creating an Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Effective Facilitation
- An Introduction to Project-Based Learning
- PBLWorks Gold Standards
- Introduction & Facilitation TrainingÂ
- Knowledge Assessment
- Resources
- Certification
Health & Wellness PBL Curriculum
- Introduction
- Facilitator's Guide
- Prezi Presentation
- Evaluation Rubric
- Student's Final Project Example
What you get when you enroll
Comprehensive Educator Toolkit
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Step-by-step facilitator guide
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Ready-to-use lesson plans and templates
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Evaluation rubrics and assessment tools
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Student sample projects for inspiration
Digital Skills Training
Students access hands-on experience with tools like Canva, Prezi, PowerPoint and video editing software, empowering them to communicate confidently in digital formats.
Professional Development for Facilitators
We walk educators through the project-based learning approach itself, helping you transition from lecture-style teaching to student-centered facilitation.
This curriculum aligns with project-based learning best practices, emphasizing sustained inquiry, public presentations, student choice, and reflection, all key components that drive deeper learning and skill transfer.
Proven benefits of Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Project-based learning is widely recognized for its impact on student engagement and learning outcomes, especially for complex topics like climate change. Students who learn through PBL:
- Learn by applying knowledge to real problems
- Retain information longer due to authentic inquiry
- Advance research, leadership, and communication skills
- See measurable growth in collaboration and critical thinking
WHAT FACILITATORS AND STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
“I learned about my health and the things that I need to improve my life. I also learned what is happening in my community and how I can contribute to making it a better place.”
– Health and Wellness PBL Curriculum Student | 2020
“I loved the experience and even formed some bonds with people who have similar interests as me.”
— Health & Wellness PBL Curriculum Student | 2020
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Youth Projects Highlights
Youth teams presented their projects under Health & Wellness module during our annual Symposium. Industry partners and experts gave students feedback for their projects. We are so proud of our young people!
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If you’re looking for a curriculum that combines health education, leadership development, and real-world impact, this program is designed for you. Empower your students to become the next generation of health leaders and community changemakers.
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