Guidance for Implementation

The Michigan Model for Health™ Program (MMH) curriculum is designed with flexibility in mind—allowing schools to teach specific health topics as needed or implement the full program across grades with fidelity. While it's ideal to introduce concepts and foundational skills early and build on them progressively through each grade level, schools may choose to focus on individual units based on their priorities.

For those seeking a comprehensive approach, teaching the full K–12 sequence without skipping grades ensures a strong developmental flow, reinforces key skills over time, and supports long-term student success. However you choose to implement MMH, consistent, high-quality instruction increases student engagement, maximizes skill retention, and promotes positive health outcomes.

MMH Implementation

MMH Guideline for Implementation by Grade Level, Lesson Count, Instruction Time and Health Subjects
Grade Level Lesson Count Instructional Time Health Subjects
Pre-K 21 (activities) 5 to 7 hours MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Personal Health and Wellness pink icon
K 21 8 hours 5 minutes MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH Personal Health and Wellness pink icon
1 24 10 hours 15 minutes MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH Personal Health and Wellness pink icon
2 20 9 hours MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal icon
3 26 13 hours MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH Personal Health and Wellness pink icon
4 28 19 hours 15 minutes MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH HIV and Other STIs orange icon
5 31 22 hours 45 minutes MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH Personal Health and Wellness pink iconMMH HIV and Other STIs orange icon
6 36 27 hours MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH Personal Health and Wellness pink icon
7-8 46 34 hours 35 minutes MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH HIV and Other STIs orange icon
9-12 73 60 hours 30 minutes MMH Social and Emotional Health purple iconMMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green iconMMH Safety blue iconMMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal iconMMH Personal Health and Wellness pink iconMMH Skills Foundation unit for high school curriculumMMH HIV and Other STIs orange icon

MMH Health Subjects:

MMH Social and Emotional Health purple icon 
Social & Emotional Health

MMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green icon 
Nutrition & Physical Activity

MMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal icon 
Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs

MMH Safety blue icon 
Personal Safety

MMH Personal Health and Wellness pink icon 
Personal Health & Wellness

MMH Skills Foundation unit for high school curriculum yellow icon 
Skills Foundation

MMH HIV and Other STIs orange icon 
HIV & Other STIs

Testimonial

"I’m thrilled with the new Michigan Model for Health curriculum and its focus on goal setting! The kids really get it and are actually applying the skills to real life. They’ve landed jobs and have shared that during interviews, their prospective bosses were impressed with their effective listening and questioning skills."
~ Colleen, Health Teacher