Year 3 & 4 Health - Health Messages Unit - Australian Curriculum

Help your Year 3 and 4 students critically interpret health information and messages, understand how they influence personal decisions and behaviours, and strengthen physical health knowledge in this engaging 10-lesson unit aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9. This comprehensive Health unit explicitly teaches students how to question, analyse and reflect on health messages so they can make informed, positive choices about their wellbeing.

Designed to build critical thinking and health literacy skills, this unit empowers students to recognise the intent behind health information, evaluate its reliability, and apply strategies that support their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing.

An alternative WA Curriculum planner (2026+) is also included, making this unit ideal for Western Australian teachers preparing for the new requirements.

Why Teachers Love This Unit

✔ Fully Aligned to Australian Curriculum v9

Confidently meet curriculum requirements with clear links embedded throughout the unit planner and lessons.

✔ Complete 10-Lesson Sequence

Each of the 10 lessons follows a clear five-to-six-step structure, making planning simple and delivery smooth. Lessons are explicit, purposeful and easy to implement, saving you time while maximising student engagement.

✔ Builds Real-World Health Literacy

Students learn to:

• Interpret the purpose and intention of health messages
• Reflect on how advertising and media influence decisions
• Identify positive and negative influences on physical health
• Apply behaviours that promote health, safety and wellbeing

✔ Editable & Flexible Resources

Teach the unit your way with an editable:

• Unit Planner (with Australian Curriculum links)
• PowerPoint
• Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
• Grading Guide

✔ Engaging & Interactive Learning

MrsAmy123’s units are known for vibrant, student-centred lessons that incorporate cooperative learning strategies and rich discussion. While not every lesson relies on worksheets, every session prioritises meaningful engagement, critical thinking and practical application.

✔ Clear & Curriculum-Linked Assessment

The included grading guide clearly outlines what each grade (A–E) looks like, based on two key assessment tasks. It is directly aligned to the Year 3/4 Health Achievement Standard, giving you clarity and confidence in your reporting.

What’s Included?

• ♦ Editable Planner (10 pages) + WA Curriculum alternative
• ♦ Editable PowerPoint
• ♦ Resources (21 pages)
• ♦ Editable Grading Guide (1 page)
• ♦ Editable Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

Everything you need to confidently teach a high-quality, curriculum-aligned Health unit without starting from scratch.

🎯 Full Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Interpret the nature and intention of health information and messages, and reflect on how they influence personal decisions and behaviours (AC9HP4P09)

Investigate and apply behaviours that contribute to their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing (AC9HP10)

🎯 WA Curriculum Outcome

Year 3

Choices and behaviours conveyed in health information and messages (WA3HEHPH2)

Year 4

Strategies that promote a healthy lifestyle (WA4HEHPH1)

Ways in which health information can influence health decisions and behaviours (WA4HEHPH2)

If you’re looking for a ready-to-teach Year 3/4 Health unit focused on interpreting health information, analysing influences and promoting positive physical health behaviours, this 10-lesson resource will save you hours of planning while delivering meaningful learning outcomes for your students.

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