FFH Academy · Project-Based Learning

My Healthy IDEAS

Student STEAM TEAMS take on the health issues that matter most in their own community — and build real solutions through five guided phases: Identify, Design, Engage, Assess, and Share.

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Coach Gina
Coach Gina · Your My Healthy IDEAS Guide

"Hi, I'm Coach Gina. I'll walk your team through every phase — from spotting an issue in your neighborhood to sharing the change you made. You bring the heart; the IDEAS framework brings the plan. Let's get to work."

My Healthy IDEAS was co-developed with Coach Gina under the Citizenship Health Institute.

The 5 IDEAS Phases

Each phase moves your team through Learn It → LIVE It → Share It, unlocking the next step as you go.

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Identify an Issue

Research your community, survey neighbors, and choose the health topic that matters most to your team.

LEARN · LIVE · SHARE
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Design & Develop

Build your team, assign roles, set objectives, and create a real project plan.

LEARN · LIVE · SHARE
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Engage & Execute

Launch your project, create media, host events, and activate your community.

LEARN · LIVE · SHARE
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Assess & Analyze

Measure your impact with both tangible numbers and the intangible change you sparked.

LEARN · LIVE · SHARE
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Share & Scale

Present your results through posters, presentations, and showcases — and inspire the next team.

LEARN · LIVE · SHARE

Earn Coins Every Step

Every phase pays out. Watch your coins stack as your team learns, acts, and shares.

LEARN It Coin

LEARN It

Watch the lesson videos for each phase.

LIVE It Coin

LIVE It

Complete the real-world tasks and checklists.

SHARE It Coin

SHARE It

Show your community what your team accomplished.

Try a 30-Second Sample

This is Phase 1, step 1. Pick the health issue your team cares about most — no sign-up needed.

I — Identify an Issue: What matters most in your community?
🥗 Healthy Food Access
🧠 Mental Health & Stress
🏃 Safe Places to Move
💧 Clean Air & Water

Built for Your Whole Community

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Students & STEAM TEAMS

Lead a real project that improves health where you live.

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Educators

A standards-aligned, ready-to-run PBL unit with a full Teacher's Guide.

Teacher's Guide
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Workforce Partners

Connect young problem-solvers to health-sector mentors and pathways.

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Foundation Donors

Fund student-led health projects that change neighborhoods.

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Meets All 8 National Health Education Standards

Fully aligned and citation-ready for your classroom.

NHES 1–8 · © 2024 SHAPE America ISTE SHAPE America ASCD Whole Child NGSS HETE PETE

Ready to make your IDEAS real?

Coach Gina and your STEAM TEAM are one click away from changing something that matters.

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