Japan is one of only a handful of countries that constructs buildings that are almost earthquake proof. The 13th lesson in the 20-part series challenges scholars to build structures to test against earthquakes. With limited materials and...

Students culminate a unit on measurement with a focus on area and perimeter. They design a floor plan of their dream room on graph paper showing the proper area and perimeter. They plan the budget for their room and make a 3-D scale...

Students discover building plans and practice reading measurements.  In this architectural design instructional activity, students investigate the areas of the specific World Trade Center locations that need to be rebuilt and...

How does weather play a role in the lives of land and sea creatures? Find out with a lesson focused on habitats and the ways animals from different homes are connected. Here, learners explore how the life of a jaguar and howler...

Middle or high schoolers transform into oceanographers in a week-long simulation. To begin, each group follows directions to create a model of the ocean floor with specified features. Next, the groups prepare to set sail on a research...

Students learn their rights and responsibilities within the context of the dance class.

Students listen to a story and then use the words from the book to generate dance movements.

Sixth graders create dances by manipulating shapes with their bodies.

Students, in a general space where hula hoops lay out on a floor, shuffle their feet and gently tap the hoop to move around the playing area. They should keep both feet inside the hoop at all times.

Learners construct their understanding of measurement and dimensions in this step-by-step approach that begins with an all group vocabulary introduction, consisting of measuring objects and dialoging using measurement vocabulary....

Students practice the use of hand signals to designate right or left turns. In this safety lesson, students ride a scooter following paths set up to look like sidewalks and roads. Students practice forming the proper signals prior to...

Students move in general space using your chosen locomotor movement (i.e. walking, skipping, galloping, etc.) If tagged, students must place themselves in push up position, either on two hands and two feet with flat back and bottom on...

Students play a modified game of tag. Given specific roles of "it" and "free-er," they try to remain outside of the hula hoops that have been placed on the gym floor. Students work cooperatively with the free-er to remain in the game.

Students identify pathways and to explore movement along those pathways. They move around the room and follow the teacher designed pathways made with the shapes.

Learners with special needs discuss the importance of fire safety. They visit smokey.com, discuss where fires commonly occur, and how to prevent them. They then practice responding to a fire-related emergency.

Fifth graders study the immigration station on Ellis Island. Through several activities, they see that immigrants who arrived at Ellis Island came to America from different countries, mostly those in Europe, for a variety of reasons.

This is an incredible resource for teaching your young economists about the loanable funds market and the concept of crowding out. It includes a hands-on, physical activity that serves as a metaphor to help explain the economic...

Students classify foods as "healthy" or "unhealthy" and sort foods into appropriate food groups. In this nutrition/physical education lesson, students play a game in which throwing skills are practiced. Pictures of food are sorted into...

Students spread out in their own personal space within a play area. They respond to different kinds of commands to play the game related to different ways of cooking eggs. This looks like lots of fun.

Sixth graders develop basic band skills through in-class instruction, individual practice, and the Essential Elements band method. Instruction is teacher-led with examples and drill/practice. National Standards for the arts are...

Students use geographic information to suggest how to manage natural resources through a simulation. They engage in a simulation, and decide how to protect, allocate, and exploit the resources of a hypothetical location.

Students practice safe driving on a scooter, following the "rules of the road", to develop fitness.

Pupils are allowed time for badminton singles play when space is limited and to keep everyone actively engaged in the game during play.

Students particpate in a rollerblading activity to increase their aerobic capacity. They who are comfortable on rollerblades participate in the game while others practice basic skills.