Students understand the way the dictionary is laid out as well as the purpose for why people use dictionaries. In this language arts lesson, students recognize the need for alphabetical order and are able to find words using a...

Third graders examine different types of non-fiction texts. In this non fiction lesson, 3rd graders use different types of texts to gather information. Students work in groups to analyze the texts for author's purpose, common...

Second graders convert fractions to percentages.  In this interactive whiteboard percentages lesson, 2nd graders problem solve using percentages, fractions, and decimals.

Young scholars explore subtraction. In this mathematics lesson, students practice how to subtract numbers from 20, 100 and other whole numbers. Young scholars realize that there are number bonds which can help with subtraction like 3 and...

Students use a calculator to solve math problems. In this calculator usage instructional activity, students get into pairs and familiarize themselves with the keys. Students are then given problems to solve using the calculator. Students...

Students recognize that living things need food and water.  For this health and growth lesson, students identify foods that are better for health and growth. Students sing a song and complete a worksheet. Students understand that...

Students investigate microscopic life by viewing video clips.  In this organisms lesson, students view photographs and video clips on the internet of micro-organisms and discuss the harms and benefits of the creatures. ...

Learners explore the types of skeletons in various animals. In this skeletal systems lesson, students watch a video clip about skeletons, view a human skeleton, compare the skeletons of humans, chickens and fish, and learn about...

Students recognize similarities and differences in plants. For this plants and animals lesson, students begin to classify living things by observable characteristics. Students watch clips from the Internet and play online games. Students...

Students examine the changing states of water. In this solid, liquid, gas lesson, students discover that water changes when heated or cooled. Students make predictions and then use the interactive whiteboard to "heat and...

Students experiment with thermal insulators. In this heat transfer instructional activity, students predict and then measure heat loss from a cup of water using different materials as insulators. Students complete a line graph to display...

Second graders experiment to understand how force is effected by friction.  For this forces in action lesson, 2nd graders view a website to simulate what happens when the height of a ramp is changed. Students participate in an...

Students study light. For this lesson on light, students discuss how flat and angled mirrors reflect light and draw a picture showing how a mirror reflects light into an eye. 

High schoolers examine the reasons people use alcohol and discuss the negative things that can happen when mixing sex and alcohol. In this lesson on risky behavior, students explore the ways in which they can reduce the risks involved...

Students discuss ways to avoid pregnancy.  In this contraception options lesson, students can describe various types of contraception option. Students study the case of Rosa and David.

Students examine the meaning of non consensual sex and explore specific guidelines to clarify what that means. In this when is it okay instructional activity, students identify the ways in which they can reduce the risk of being...

Students research visual messages by completing a media quiz. For this television programming lesson, students identify the many programs and commercials which use sexual imagery to sell their program or product. Students discuss methods...

Students identify child psychology by completing a worksheet regarding friends. In this human relationship lesson, students discuss the characteristics that make a good friend and how to handle conflicts. Students answer study questions...

A PowerPoint-based game, reminiscent of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" introduces players to a wide range of health care professions. This resource is meant to be used as a career exploration activity for your high-schoolers.

Students explore circles. In this algebra/geometry lesson, students discover the formula for the area of a circle, as they investigate the ratio of the area of a circle to the radius^2.

Kindergarteners find the word "cat," hidden 26 times in a word search. This worksheet has a reference web site for additional activities.

Pupils solve numerical equations with negative numbers. They use the number line to compare the relationship of numbers greater than zero to those less than zero. They practice starting at various points on the number line and then...

Students create their own line dance, which must have a minimum of 4 parts, each part goes to a count of 4. They may select parts from the Create a Line Dance cards to use for their dance, or they may create their own parts.