Young scholars identify and explore the dangers of cell phone use while driving. For this car safety lesson, students research using a cell phone while driving. Young scholars compile the information to create a presentation and write a...

Fourth graders discover the global rice trade. in this rice lesson, 4th graders view how much rice different countries produce and who imports this item. They research rice imports and write an essay on this topic. 

Fifth graders see the nutritional value of rice. In this healthy eating lesson, 5th graders view the Food Guide Pyramid and the number of servings one is supposed to eat in each food group. They focus on rice and its benefits for the body.

Young scholars explore wants and needs. In this family budgeting lesson plan, students play the Food Money game to help them distinguish between food wants and needs. Young scholars discuss their impressions of the game and food budgets.

Students investigate their sense of smell by experimenting with smelly objects.  In this human senses activity, students examine the length of time it takes to smell a random object that is close to them.  Students record the...

First graders practice identifying plants by singing a song.  In this plant life lesson, 1st graders sing the song "Parts of a Plant" which is based on the anatomy of sunflowers.  Students discover agriculture techniques while...

In this fruit worksheet, students choose the correct name of the fruit in the pictures given to them. Students complete 18 multiple choice questions.

Students investigate methods that families use for planning meals and budgeting for them. In this nutrition lesson, students complete activities that require them to determine how much it costs to feed children at different ages....

Students investigate methods that families use for planning meals. In this nutrition lesson, students play a game that requires them to plan and pay for nutritious meals

Students consider the type of foods that should stock a pantry. In this nutrition lesson plan, students complete worksheet activities regarding stocking the pantry and preparing one-dish meals.

Students research the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa as an example of a contemporary global issue and will explore the ways in which the disease is being addressed with an emphasis on the Canadian government....

Second graders complete many cross categorical activities about apples. In this apples lesson plan, 2nd graders cook with apples, make a mobile, finger-paint, write a story about apples, and more. Students read poetry and complete math...

Learners compare obesity trends between states.  In this health studies instructional activity, students conduct research to compare and contrast obesity trends from state to state.  Learners view a PowerPoint presentation to...

Students use an eggshell decay to represent what happens when a person loses someone's trust. In this trust lesson plan, students discuss decay and complete an eggshell decay activity. Students use the experiment to represent what...

Young scholars identify low cost, nutritious foods from each of the food groups. In this low cost nutrition activity, students use the handout "Saving Money on Foods from MyPyramid" and work in groups to study grocery store ads to find...

Students study and explain the history of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. In this AIDS Memorial Quilt lesson plan, students learn where each quilt piece comes from and are able to explain the purpose of the quilt.

Students explore the concept of opportunistic diseases. In this opportunistic diseases lesson, students take notes on a lecture regarding systemic herpes, candidiasis, cytomegalovirus, tuberculosis, MAC, recurrent pneumonia,...

Students create a slide presentation about HIV/AIDS. In this health lesson, students work in groups to take what they have learned about HIV and AIDS to make a presentation for the public. 

Students research AIDS and the role of diet and exercise with the disease. In this AIDS lesson, students listen to a mini lecture about the diet and exercise needs of people who have AIDS. Students learn about alternative therapies to...

Students explore AIDS. In this health lesson, students participate in 2 classroom activities that reinforce the concept that HIV infection is not apparent in physical appearance. Students discuss the activities and write about their...

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

Students explore AIDS. In this AIDS lesson, students discuss their impressions and knowledge of the disease prior to listening to a lecture regarding the attributes of the disease.

Students explore ear anatomy and the sense of hearing. In this hearing instructional activity, students discuss the five senses and view a model of an ear. Students place cotton balls in their ears to simulate loss of hearing. Students...

Students complete multi-curricular to learn about senses and sensory words. In this sensory words lesson, students discuss the five senses and the anatomy of a tongue. Students complete a food tasting activity and find descriptive words...