Let’s Talk About Medicines is an educational program developed by Wisconsin Health Literacy to help students obtain a better understanding of how to more safely and effectively use medicine, which can lead to better health. This lesson plan highlights: different types of medications, taking prescription medication safely, how to read and understand prescription medicine labels, and questions to ask your doctor.

Let’s Talk About Pain Medicines is an educational program developed by Wisconsin Health Literacy to help students obtain a better understanding of how to more safely and effectively use prescription pain (opioid) medicine. This lesson plan highlights: differences between opioids and other pain medicines, ways to take opioids, history of the opioid epidemic, common terms and dosage instructions, signs of an overdose and information about naloxone, the risks of taking opioids with other medicine/drugs, and how to store opioids in a safe place and get rid of unused opioids.

This resource is a publication from North Dakota State University that provides a list of activities that students can do that promote healthy eating choices and personal/physical wellness. For an activity with your students, choose one of the activities from the site and follow the link and instructions provided on the website. Each of these activities provide an interactive way for the students to learn about wellness and healthy choices.