Guidance for Implementation

The Michigan Model for Health™ Program (MMH) curriculum is designed with flexibility in mind and allows 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
MMH Social and Emotional Health purple icon
Social & Emotional Health
MMH Nutrition and Physical Activity green icon
Nutrition & Physical Activity
MMH Safety blue icon
Personal Safety
MMH Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs teal icon
Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs
MMH Personal Health and Wellness pink icon
Personal Health & Wellness
MMH HIV and Other STIs orange icon
HIV & Other STIs
MMH Skills Foundation unit for high school curriculum
Skills
Foundation
Lesson
Count
Average Lesson Time (Minutes) Estimated Instructional Time (Hours)
Pre-K Included Included Included Not Included Included Not Included Not Included 21 15 mins 5 to 7 hrs
K-2 Included Included Included Included Included Not Included Not Included GK: 21
G1: 24
G2: 21
GK: 20 mins
G1: 25 mins
G2: 25 mins
GK: 8 hrs
G1: 10 hrs
G2: 9 hrs
3-5 Included Included Included Included Included Included Not Included G3: 26
G4: 28
G5: 31
G3: 13 hrs
G4: 19 hrs
G5: 22.5 hrs
G3: 13 hrs
G4: 19 hrs
G5: 22.5 hrs
6-8 Included Included Included Included Included Included Not Included G6: 36
G7-8: 46
G6: 45 mins
G7-8: 45 mins
G6: 27 hrs
G7-8: 34.5 hrs
9-12 Included Included Included Included Included Included Included 73 50 mins G9-12: 60.5 hrs

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