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Wwf Activity on Exploring Feelings
Students explore feeling about the natural world and how those feelings are being affected by human action. They write poetry after viewing images of swallows in action and listening to poetry about the birds.
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Clue In On Color
High schoolers consider the effects of color on moods and feelings. They participate in a variety of demonstrations to explore the role of illusion and suggestion in human perception. They consider which color best represents their...
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Volcanoes
Second graders review the characteristics and aspects of volcanoes. Using this information, they write a creative story and draw illustrations to accompany the words. They use geographical terms to describe a location and the physical...
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Element of Color
Students develop their own original color by using only primary colors, black and white. As a class, they review the warm, cool, secondary and tertiary colors. To end the lesson, they examine the effect of different colors on the human...
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TSA Chapter Team (Written & Oral)
High schoolers identify and describe how technology is how humans modify the world around them to meet their needs and wants or to solve problems and extend their capability. They also identify how communication, electrical, fluid,...
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Amazing Autobiographies
Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience. They apply knowledge of language structure,...
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My Spelling Words- Spelling List #52
In this spelling worksheet, learners learn to spell 10 words. All words seem to be stages of human life. Students write each word, alphabetize them and write a brief definition for each.
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I Watch Babies Grow
Students examine the potential of human beings. In this philanthropy lesson, students research the life of peer as they interview them and create a timeline that features important moments in their lives.
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If Those Dolls Were Real People
Students explore shape perceptions. In this body image lesson, students take measurements of childrens' toys and use ratios to determine what the dolls would look like if they were real human people. Students discuss the implications of...
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Key to Good Health: Sleep and Mental Relaxation
Students investigate the effect good sleep and rest has on the human body. In this health lesson, students discover the different stages of sleep and discuss ways they can ease their own tension through exercise or meditation. Students...
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Pecans
Learners explore human health by creating a food dish in class. In this nuts lesson, students discuss pecans and identify the benefits of eating nuts and vegetables. Learners prepare a dish for their classmates using pecans in the recipe.
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Personification
Second graders recognize personification in texts. In this personification lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss figurative language and how characters can be given human-like qualities. Students read a story and write down examples they...
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The Lady of Shalott Questions
In this poetry discussion learning exercise, students consider the concept of time conveyed in Tennyson's poem, "The Lady of Shalott," as they respond to and discuss 4 short answer questions. Students consider whether humans are isolated...
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Getting the Most Nutrition from Your Food
Sixth graders explore human health by participating in a nutrition activity. In this food choices lesson, 6th graders review the food pyramid in class and identify the specific classifications of food that create positive health for...
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Eating to Win
Students examine human health by completing a sports nutrition worksheet. In this eating habits instructional activity, students discuss the importance of a balanced diet and proper feeding times when competing in physical activities....
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Teaching Kids About Healthy Foods: Snacks Alternatives
Students inspect human health by participating in a class game. In this nutrition lesson plan, students examine an interactive food pyramid and discuss the healthy alternatives to their typical diets. Students complete a flash card...
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Pyramid Panic Lesson
Learners research human health by identifying fatty and sugary foods. In this food choices lesson, students discuss the five food groups and examine the healthiest choices from each group. Learners utilize the web to complete a health...
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Contraception: Communication
Students investigate human health by completing a worksheet in class. In this sexual activity activity, students identify the importance of contraceptive devices and birth control. Students complete role-play scenarios in which two...
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Student Self-Esteem
Learners investigate human psychology by completing a worksheet in class. In this self-esteem lesson, students identify the importance of confidence in life situations and discuss why they should feel good about themselves. Learners...
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Puberty
Students investigate life science by answering maturity questions. In this human health lesson, students identify the changes which occur during puberty and answer study questions based on sexual awareness. Students define scientific...
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Language Arts: Mississippi River Brochure
Pupils create brochures about recreational activities along the Mississippi River. Focusing on points of interest, they research attractions and create maps of the surrounding area. Once students write descriptions of their locations,...
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Playing Humanity: Comparing Shylock and Antonio
High schoolers read a scene of "The Merchant of Venice" and write remarks by Antonio and Shylock that indicate traits of their personalities. They enact both characters and discuss the treatment of anti-Semitism, bigotry, persecution and...
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Arts and the Olympics/Dance and Athletics
Students study and perform dances with a dance specialist, while others photograph their movements. The resulting slides were used to help both these students and others explain dance and write creatively.
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Perspective on the Slave Narrative
Students work with the slave narrative as a resource for historical study and evaluate it as a work of literature; students then examine the narrative in the context of political controversy as an argument for abolition.