4.3 Planetary & Personal Health
4.3 PLANETARY & PERSONAL HEALTH
Introduction
The pupils observe and understand the basics of physical, mental and social health and learn about activities that support their well-being. With all the obstacles they encounter in doing so. The interdependence between personal and planetary health, ranging from the ecosystem they live in to where our food comes from, is also addressed.
Relevance
Why?
Personal physical & mental health is a prerequisite for fulfilling one’s potential, living meaningful life & being beneficial to the world.
How?
Learning the principles of both physical and mental health, their interdependencies, practising healthy behaviours.
What?
By paying real and compassionate attention to your health, you can start changing your behaviour and emotional-mental processes towards optimum health.
SDG’s
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being; SDG 5: Gender Equality; SDG 10: Reduced Inequality; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 14: Life Below Water; SDG 15: Life on Land; SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Subjects
Biology, Ecology, Physiology, Health
Open Learning Activities
Key concepts
- Health and culture
- Elements of a healthy consciousness
- Global Health
- Integral health
Learning outcomes
Describe basics of human anatomy & physiology
Know health supporting activities / basic first aid
Describe at least one traditional healing methodology
Explain connections between food & health & eating habits
Creative activities to meet needs
Observe group members health status
Experience self compassion & compassion for others
Contemplate on links between ecosystems & planetary health
Observe body & mental health
Practice health supporting activity
Practice healing techniques / make herbal teas
Complete an activity for ecosystem health