Go beyond simply telling students to improve their work ethic and study habits with this complete lesson on developing study skills! 

In this habits worksheet, learners complete a Cloze paragraph activity by reading the paragraph and inserting the vocabulary words.

Explore nutrition and healthy eating habits with a study on youth obesity. Learners watch a PBS documentary on the obesity epidemic which discusses government programs aimed at healthier choices, as well as more localized efforts. Kids...

Scholars think of a special place, then represent that place through pictures or written words— a poem, song, or short story. Peers show off their organizational skills by reviewing their binders and notebooks, comparing strategies, and...

Fifth graders discover how to make healthy choices in nutrition. In this nutrition lesson plan, 5th graders research the daily nutrition requirements recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Students keep a food diary for three...

Take a step into the virtual farm world and explore the impact farming has on our everyday eating habits. Future farmers discover the meaning of agriculture and the hard work that goes into providing food for us to enjoy. A computer...

Fourth graders discuss the benefits of regular exercise.  For this physical health studies lesson, 4th graders create visual demonstrations to track their progress with physical fitness related goals.  Students discuss various...

Students list conditions necessary for humans to survive. They then mix yeast with a nutrient broth consisting of warm water and table sugar in a plastic bottle, capping it with a party balloon and compare the factors within the bottle...

Students explore biology by completing animal activity pages in class. In this bird characteristics instructional activity, students discuss the different types of birds that exist in North America and identify their migration habits....

Inventors with patents have a distinct advantage in the market. But what happens when the patent expires? A series of questions from College Board asks learners to consider the effects of a patent expiration. Other practice prompts...

Young scholars monitor milkweed plants from their emergence in the spring to the time when they go to seed in the fall. They measure their height and the number of leaves on each plant and record any sign of insect damage. If any insects...

Middle schoolers watch a video on the problem of smoking in China. Using the Internet, they explore the cigarette marketing campaigns in the United States and on their way home identify advertisements. They discuss their findings and...

What is the difference between a proactive person and a reactive person? Scholars explore the topic, and many others, with helpful lessons, discussions, role play activities, and games. Each activity supports one of the key principles...

Two stuffed animals open a lesson that examines two types of touch. Scholars discuss the difference between comfortable and uncomfortable touch. They offer examples then brainstorm ways an individual can keep safe from uncomfortable...

The guiding question for this activity is "Do computers and their contents shape who we are?" Open with a selection of Apple's commercials to introduce stereotypes and people's relationships with their computers. Then, read the attached...

A bully, a victim, and a bystander—far from the beginning of a joke, cyberbullying is no laughing matter. Bystander or upstander? As part of the study of cyberbullying, high schoolers first read a series of articles about cyberbullying...

Kids fight obesity by comparing the USDA food intake suggestions to what they personally consume throughout the day. They watch a video, read texts, and explore related vocabulary which they use as they compose an oral presentation. 

Pupils research Alaskan wildlife and landscapes. They create a mixed media landscape with carefully placed native animals and make sketches about animal behaviors and their natural habits on note cards or in journals. The include...

It's time to hear about some adventures in travel! The Transcontinental Railroad changed life and travel in the United States during the 1800s. Practicing online research skills, pupils discover the features they would like to visit on...

Teach your class about saving, spending, and goal setting with a story about a couple of bunnies who went shopping and related activities. Learners keep track of the bunnies' spending, practice identifying long- and short-term savings...

Encourage responsible decision-making while boosting sorting skills with a lesson that looks at safe and unsafe situations. Scholars use two bags, one happy the other sad, to sort scenario cards. After a thorough examination,...

First graders explore healthy eating habits by reading assigned text in class. In this food choice lesson, 1st graders discuss their own favorite foods and identify the healthier choices they could eat to make them feel better. Students...

Students explore human health by reading agricultural books. In this dietary habit activity, students discuss the foods we eat everyday and read two books about our human diets. Students identify the uses our body has for food and...