Sub Plans for Teen Health: Motivating Articles on Google Docs or Print for Class
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#1 Best-Selling Sub Plan – Now Available for In-Class or Online Learning!
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This top-rated resource can now be used in three different ways:
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Step-by-Step Sub Plan Directions – Perfect for an independent, ready-to-go sub lesson
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Teach In-Class – Follow the included teacher-led instructions to guide students through the lesson
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Teach Online – A fully independent student version on Google Drive, ideal for home learning
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
This lesson resonates with all teenagers. It offers an inspiring look into the childhoods of 24 celebrities who faced incredible challenges and found ways to succeed.
Real-life motivation for students – They’ll read about stars like:
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Selena Gomez – Born to a 16-year-old mother and struggled with early fame
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Shaquem Griffin – Had his hand amputated at age 4 but became an NFL player
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Jim Carrey – Lived in a van before making it big
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Henry Cavill – Told he wasn’t good enough for Hollywood, but became Superman
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Dua Lipa – A teacher once told her she couldn’t sing—now she’s a Grammy-winning artist
By reading these stories, students will be inspired to overcome their own hardships and share their takeaways with peers.
Teacher-Tested & Student-Approved:
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Created by a teacher – This activity has been classroom-tested for years with 9th graders and is always a favorite
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Engaging & Relatable – A perfect Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lesson
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All Future Updates Included – New celebrities, activities, and updates are free for life
What Teachers Are Saying:
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"A lifesaver!"
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"Engaging and meaningful!"
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"Students loved reading the real-world experiences in the articles."
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"It is so nice to know they are accomplishing something meaningful when I’m out!"
What’s Included in This Resource:
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35-Page PDF of All Articles – Ready for students to read and analyze
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Google Docs & Google Slides Version – Fully interactive for online or in-class learning
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Step-by-Step Teacher Directions – Makes teaching easy and stress-free
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Original "Sub Plan" Directions – Just send the links, and it’s completely independent
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Additional Celebrity Articles – Located in the “Extra Articles” folder
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"Overcoming Hardships Reflection Worksheet" – Encourages students to reflect on what they learned
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Follow-Up "Celebrity Homework" Assignment – Extends learning beyond the classroom
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Learning Target Posters & Student Check-Off Sheets – Helps students track progress
Extend This Lesson to a Full 5-Day Unit:
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Bonus Day 2 – "Overcoming Hardships" Personal Survey & Goal-Setting Activity
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Bonus Day 3 – "Motivating Quotes" Handout & Art Project (Student examples included)
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Bonus Days 4 & 5 – Mahatma Gandhi "Character" Poster & Art Project
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Bonus – Links to inspiring videos students can watch while working on their projects
Meets National & State Standards:
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Integrated Skills-Based & Content-Based Learning
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Meets High School/Middle School National Health Education Standards
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Aligns with Health Common Core & Washington State’s Rigorous Health Standards
Low Prep – High Impact:
Just print or assign digitally, and you’re ready to go. Perfect for last-minute sub plans or an inspiring in-class lesson!
This resource is taken directly from our Full Semester/Year High School Health Curriculum, and our Middle/Junior High School Health Curriculum, which are both #1 Best-Selling Health Curriculums on TPT!
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