Looking for an engaging and easy-to-teach lesson on injury prevention and risk-taking behaviors? This ready-to-use resource includes a visually engaging PowerPoint to keep your students actively involved while learning important health concepts!

Perfect for middle school health classes, this lesson helps students understand the difference between unintentional vs. intentional injuries, identify risk factors, and learn how to make safe, healthy decisions.

⭐ What’s Included:📊 PowerPoint Presentation (19 Slides)

• Clear, student-friendly visuals
• Definitions and key concepts
• Real-life examples students can relate to
• Covers:
  • What is an injury
  • Unintentional (accidental) injuries
  • Intentional injuries
  • Injuries at home, school, sports, and transportation
  • Risk vs. risk factors
  • Good risks vs. unsafe risks
  • Making safe choices & reducing risks

• Built-in exit ticket questions

🎯 Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to:

• Define injury, risk, and risk factors
• Differentiate between intentional and unintentional injuries
• Identify examples of each type of injury
• Explain how risk-taking behaviors impact health
• Demonstrate ways to reduce unsafe risks
• Make safer, more responsible decisions

📚 Standards Alignment:

Aligned with middle school health standards such as:

• HE.6.C.1.8 – Analyze risks and consequences
• HE.6.P.7.1 – Practice behaviors that reduce health risks
• HE.6.B.1.2 – Identify internal and external influences on health