Pupils explore the four food groups and nutrition. They cut out pictures of food from newspapers and magazines, create placemats, and create an ABC book of food.

Fourth graders participate in a service-learning project to design landscaping that maximizes water use and utilizes indigenous plant species.

First graders experiment with different sized balls and an incline plane to study how a heavy object push a lighter object. They examine the safety message of this lesson plan by showing their drawings of the crossbuck sign.

Students participate in a fun experiment involving glitter that teaches young children the importance of why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water. They explore that germs can easily spread if they don't properly wash...

Fourth graders explore what changes they can make to their diet to make themselves more healthy.

Students identify the factors that influence eating behaviors. They discover the nutrients that are needed in a teenager's body. They also identify the major food groups and examine the food pyramid.

Students explore the physical phenomenon of shadows through movement improvisation and dance. They create an original dance phrase based on this imagery. All students then reproduce accurately the movement choices of another dancer.

Young scholars participate in a activity that is concerned with the history of the food pyramid and how it evolved and changed into its modern state. After being presented with the information they conduct classroom discussions about the...

Third graders work together to create menus for a fictitious restaurants. As a class, they use them to order a healthy meal and calculate the cost of the meal. They review the food groups on the food pyramid and what it means to have a...

Students create a powerpoint presentation highlighting the USDA Dietary Guidelines. They are create a ten slide presentation demonstrating their knowledge of the food pyramid. Students are provided with printable materials to aid in...

Students view various types of food that are listed as bad for all people. Students chart out all findings within this lesson. Students talk in an open forum of ways they could change their eating habits in the future.

Learners work in small groups as they are assigned one of the food groups. They decide how to act out one of the foods included in that group. Next, they discuss their favorite foods and where they fit on the food pyramid and examine the...

Student creates a snack using peanut butter and crackers to make a funny face and discovers how different fruits and vegetables could be used to make a funny face in addition. They conclude that wise food choices are important and that...

Students make a list of all family members, including themselves, on a piece of paper (family activity). Beside each name, write one thing you really appreciate about that person. Also, write beside your name what you think others in...

Learners explore the Shoemaker's dance. They review the steps needed for the dance; winding the thread, breaking the thread, and driving the pegs. They practice performing the dance.

Students perform various physical activities that increase upper body strength. In groups, students participate in a tug-of-war, a scooter obstacle race, jump rope tricks and wall push-ups. Students participate in a Crab Beach Volley game.

Students review the basics of the game of curling. They discuss curling terms, hack, hogline, use of broom, and rocks. Students practice throwing for accuracy and distance. They participate in a curling activity.

Students begin with a discussion on healthy eating and the four food groups as well as analyzing their typical lunch to see if it includes all food groups. Students then play a modified version of tag, yelling out a food from a specific...

Students will participate in a game to promote physical fitness. The outcome will be that learners will become more interested in fitness and remain engaged in the activity throughout its implementation.

Students discuss the proper behaviors and attitudes to express while dating. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the reasons for dating. In groups, they examine various sexually transmitted diseases and discuss the various ways to...

Students discuss a video about drug and alcohol abuse and their connection to risk-taking. They answer questions on a risk factor sheet about the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. They discuss long and short term goals and how not...

Learners discuss the main points of an escape plan for evacuating their home in a fire. They observe an example of a fire escape action that they can write and then discuss if they know how to escape from their homes quickly and safely...

Students cut out pictures and put them into sequential order including the captions that match to the pictures. In pairs, they role-play calling the Fire and Rescue Service using the Big Book and complete the "Who Said What?" worksheet....

Students review what they have discovered from the lesson plan on House of Fire Hazards writing a list of fire hazards on the board and discussing. They also are reminded to tell an adult if they see a fire hazard and not to correct...