‘NWKansas Learns’ Classes
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation offers enrichment opportunities for 26 Northwest Kansas counties, including:
Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego, and Wallace County.
“My students came back to class excited about what they learned. It was fabulous! My students are still talking about it a week later.”
INTERACTIVE LESSON
Students have fun learning with a qualified health instructor!
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
Hands-on activities are always a highlight of a visit to KLCH!
“I appreciated how relaxed the facilitator made my students and how professional he was. A great blend of humor and seriousness.”
Class Descriptions
KLCH caters to a diverse population and continually strives to use inclusive language in programs in regard to gender, sex, and socioeconomic backgrounds when teaching our health education programs.
Dental SAFARI
During the fun-filled program, students examine the parts of a tooth, learn proper dental hygiene, and discuss how healthy eating habits can benefit dental health. Dexter the dental dog walks the class through this exciting adventure.STEAM. 4-LS-1
Farm to Family
During this “Down to Earth” program, students will learn where and how fruits and vegetables grow. They will also discover the benefits of healthy eating habits. STEAM. K-PS2, K-LS1, KESS2-2, KESS3, 1-LS3, 2-LS2, 2-LS4
Dental SAFARI
During the fun-filled program, students examine the parts of a tooth, learn proper dental hygiene, and discuss how healthy eating habits can benefit dental health. Dexter the dental dog walks the class through this exciting adventure.STEAM. 4-LS-1
Farm to Family
During this “Down to Earth” program, students will learn where and how fruits and vegetables grow. They will also discover the benefits of healthy eating habits. STEAM. K-PS2, K-LS1, KESS2-2, KESS3, 1-LS3, 2-LS2, 2-LS4
Dental SAFARI
During the fun-filled program, students examine the parts of a tooth, learn proper dental hygiene, and discuss how healthy eating habits can benefit dental health. Dexter the dental dog walks the class through this exciting adventure.STEAM. 4-LS-1
Farm to Family
During this “Down to Earth” program, students will learn where and how fruits and vegetables grow. They will also discover the benefits of healthy eating habits. STEAM. K-PS2, K-LS1, KESS2-2, KESS3, 1-LS3, 2-LS2, 2-LS4
Respiratory System
Students will explore the respiratory system and how it works. This class discusses factors that can cause harm to the system such as vaping, smoking, and environmental issues. STEAM. 4-LS1, 3-5-ETS1-3, MS-LS1-3
Skeletal System
Students meet the skeleton “Charlie Bones” who will help them learn the importance of keeping bones and muscles healthy. Students will be taught the importance of exercise and how to choose calcium-rich foods. STEAM. 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3
Skeletal System
Students meet the skeleton “Charlie Bones” who will help them learn the importance of keeping bones and muscles healthy. Students will be taught the importance of exercise and how to choose calcium-rich foods. STEAM. 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-3
Digestive System
Students learn the route their food takes as it travels through the digestive system. Expect exclamations of laughter as the “poop” process is revealed. STEAM. 4-LS1, MS-LS1-3, 3-5-ETS1-3
Respiratory System
Students will explore the respiratory system and how it works. This class discusses factors that can cause harm to the system such as vaping, smoking, and environmental issues. STEAM. 4-LS1, 3-5-ETS1-3, MS-LS1-3
Cardiovascular system
Students learn the parts of and functions of the heart. Through various media, students observe heartbeats, blood flow, blood cells, and how diet and exercise can affect their heart. STEAM. 4-LS1, 3-5-ETS1-3, MS-LS1-3
Nutrition: food is fuel
Students will learn how to apply the MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts label to their everyday eating habits. They also discover the importance of balancing their food intake with their physical activity. STEAM. 3-LS3-2, 5-PS3
Digestive System
Students learn the route their food takes as it travels through the digestive system. Expect exclamations of laughter as the “poop” process is revealed. STEAM. 4-LS1, MS-LS1-3, 3-5-ETS1-3
Cardiovascular system
Students learn the parts of and functions of the heart. Through various media, students observe heartbeats, blood flow, blood cells, and how diet and exercise can affect their heart. STEAM. 4-LS1, 3-5-ETS1-3, MS-LS1-3
Pathways to Prevention: Alcohol, tobacco, & marijuana
This session is a straight forward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction with a special focus on alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. This informative program includes engaging activities to captivate students.
Puberty Education
Students learn to recognize the body changes of puberty preparing them for the physical, mental and social challenges of adolescence. Although the class is divided male/female, all students learn the male and female reproductive systems as well as proper hygiene. If you choose the virtual option, students will enjoy a video followed by a live Q&A with a KLCH Health educator. MS-LS1-1
Puberty Outline 2021
Puberty Virtual Program Promo Video
Nutrition: food is fuel
Students will learn how to apply the MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts label to their everyday eating habits. They also discover the importance of balancing their food intake with their physical activity. STEAM. 3-LS3-2, 5-PS3
Digestive System
Students learn the route their food takes as it travels through the digestive system. Expect exclamations of laughter as the “poop” process is revealed. STEAM. 4-LS1, MS-LS1-3, 3-5-ETS1-3
Cardiovascular system
Students learn the parts of and functions of the heart. Through various media, students observe heartbeats, blood flow, blood cells, and how diet and exercise can affect their heart. STEAM. 4-LS1, 3-5-ETS1-3, MS-LS1-3
Puberty Education
Students learn to recognize the body changes of puberty preparing them for the physical, mental and social challenges of adolescence. Although the class is divided male/female, all students learn the male and female reproductive systems as well as proper hygiene. If you choose the virtual option, students will enjoy a video followed by a live Q&A with a KLCH Health educator. MS-LS1-1
Puberty Outline 2021
Puberty Virtual Program Promo Video
Pathways to Prevention: Alcohol, tobacco, & marijuana
This session is a straight forward discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction with a special focus on alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. This informative program includes engaging activities to captivate students.
Healthy Friendships
In this class, students will learn skills on how to build healthy friendships and the importance of setting boundaries. They will also discuss navigating social media safely. Students will engage in activities to get hands-on practice with these skills and practice working as a team.
Puberty
Students learn to recognize the body changes of puberty preparing them for the physical, mental and social challenges of adolescence. Although the class is divided male/female, all students learn the male and female reproductive systems as well as proper hygiene. MS-LS1-1
Puberty Outline 2021 Puberty Virtual Program Promo Video
Human Reproduction
Students discuss their “Road of Life” goals while exploring the different levels of maturation, human reproduction and the birth process. This class includes an overview of both male and female reproductive systems and how these systems work together for sexual reproduction. This program encourages students to focus on important life goals, to make abstinence-based decisions and to reflect upon how untimely pregnancies can impact those goals.The class is divided male/female. 3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-1, MS-LS3-2, MS-LS4, HS, LS1-4, HS-LS4-1
Human Reproduction Outline
navigating drug awareness: building knowledge & Resilience
This session is an in-depth and interactive discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. Students will participate in several activities that illustrate and reinforce the information discussed. 3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, MS-LS1-8
Healthy Friendships
In this class, students will learn skills on how to build healthy friendships and the importance of setting boundaries. They will also discuss navigating social media safely. Students will engage in activities to get hands-on practice with these skills and practice working as a team.
Human Reproduction
Students discuss their “Road of Life” goals while exploring the different levels of maturation, human reproduction and the birth process. This class includes an overview of both male and female reproductive systems and how these systems work together for sexual reproduction. This program encourages students to focus on important life goals, to make abstinence-based decisions and to reflect upon how untimely pregnancies can impact those goals.The class is divided male/female. 3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, MS-LS1-1, MS-LS3-2, MS-LS4, HS, LS1-4, HS-LS4-1
Human Reproduction Outline
navigating drug awareness: building knowledge & Resilience
This session is an in-depth and interactive discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. Students will participate in several activities that illustrate and reinforce the information discussed. 3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, MS-LS1-8
Big Decisions – Teen Sexual Health
This comprehensive sexual health program evokes open conversation with students about safe sex practices. Class will discuss risks associated with sexual activity such as STI’s and unplanned pregnancies. Healthy relationships and defining personal boundaries are also discussed. HS-LS1-4, HS-LS4-1
Healthy Friendships
In this class, students will learn skills on how to build healthy friendships and the importance of setting boundaries. They will also discuss navigating social media safely. Students will engage in activities to get hands-on practice with these skills and practice working as a team.
navigating drug awareness: building knowledge & Resilience
This session is an in-depth and interactive discussion on the consequences of drug use and the effects that lead to tolerance and addiction. Students will participate in several activities that illustrate and reinforce the information discussed. 3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2, MS-LS1-8
Healthy Relationships
This program discusses the development of healthy relationship skills and the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. Platonic and romantic relationship dynamics are discussed. it includes information about navigating social media, setting healthy boundaries (consent and body autonomy), and supporting friends throughout their relationships.
Healthy Relationships Outline. Healthy Relationships PDF
Big Decisions – Teen Sexual Health
This comprehensive sexual health program evokes open conversation with students about safe sex practices. Class will discuss risks associated with sexual activity such as STI’s and unplanned pregnancies. Healthy relationships and defining personal boundaries are also discussed. HS-LS1-4, HS-LS4-1
Big Decisions – Teen Sexual Health
This comprehensive sexual health program evokes open conversation with students about safe sex practices. Class will discuss risks associated with sexual activity such as STI’s and unplanned pregnancies. Healthy relationships and defining personal boundaries are also discussed. HS-LS1-4, HS-LS4-1
Healthy Relationships
This program is a straightforward discussion on the development of healthy relationship skills. It includes information about cultural and social norms that can play a part in the perpetuation of violence.
Healthy Relationships Outline. Healthy Relationships PDF
Health Programs Overview
This college-level program builds excitement for future educators by demonstrating health education teaching methods and student activities.