The Michigan Model for Health™ Scope and Sequence: An Essential, Streamlined Resource
2026-01-26 12:06:00 Curriculum Updates & Releases - News & Articles - Pre-K - Elementary K - 6 - Grades 7 - 8 - Grades 9 - 12
Whether you are teaching in the classroom, coordinating health initiatives, or leading at the district level, having a clear understanding of your health curriculum is essential. The Michigan Model for HealthTM (MMH) PreK-12 Scope and Sequence is designed to provide that clarity.
Building Health Literacy & Wellness PreK-12
It offers a high-level overview of a comprehensive, evidence-based Tier 1 curriculum focused on building health literacy and lifelong wellness skills from preschool through high school. The document outlines health subjects, number of lessons, estimated instructional time, focus areas, learning objectives, and essential skills such as decision-making, communication, and goal setting. This structure helps educators see not only what is taught, but how instruction is intentionally organized across grade levels.
Skills-based Learning Approach
Central to the Michigan Model for Health is its skills-based learning approach. Students do more than learn health content. They actively develop essential life skills through a structured process of explain, model, practice, and review. Skills are introduced with clear instruction, demonstrated through modeling, reinforced through guided and independent practice, and strengthened over time through ongoing review and real-world application. Organized by grade band, the Scope and Sequence illustrates how foundational concepts introduced in the early years are expanded with greater depth, complexity, and authentic skill practice as students mature.
Mapping Early Learning to Positive Outcomes
By mapping the entire PreK-12 experience within one cohesive framework, the Scope and Sequence makes clear how early learning connects to later positive outcomes and how students steadily build the knowledge and competencies necessary for lifelong health and well-being. It serves as a concise, practical, and strategic resource that supports consistent implementation and fosters a shared understanding of health education goals across classrooms, schools, and districts.
Want a clear picture of how your health instruction builds from year to year?
View the Michigan Model for Health PreK-12 Scope and Sequence to get a snapshot of what students learn and when.
The Model for Healthy Kids
The Michigan Model for HealthTM is a nationally recognized, research-based comprehensive and sequential Pre-K through 12th grade health education curriculum. The MMH curriculum aims to give school-aged children and youth the knowledge and skills needed to practice and maintain healthy behaviors and lifestyles. It provides age-appropriate lessons addressing the most serious health challenges facing school children and youth.
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Email our MMH support team at support@michiganmodelforhealth.org.