Activity
Florida Center for Reading Research

Fluency: Chunked Text, Reading Chunks

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
The activity focuses on reading chunked text. Peers grouped by specific ability levels take turns reading a text with proper intonation, expression, and phrasing.
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PBS

Reflection and Refraction | UNC-TV Science

For Students 6th - 12th
Uncover the exciting interactions of light energy and matter ranging from color to optical illusions. Participants explore color using red and green apples, differences between reflection and refraction, and descriptions of related...
Lesson Plan
Nemours KidsHealth

Bullying: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Two activities for young scholars explore the concept of bullying. The first activity examines scenarios to point out bullying behavior. The second activity encourages positive peer relationships by identifying kind and respectful...
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Nemours KidsHealth

Stress: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Two activities focus on stress—common stressors and coping strategies. In the first activity, scholars identify stressors and explore ways to keep stress away. To aid the process, learners create a poster and complete a handout...
Lesson Plan
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Health Smart Virginia

Building Self-Esteem and Self-Image

For Teachers 10th
The ninth lesson in the Health Smart series is designed to get high schoolers to understand the factors that make them feel the way they do about themselves, their bodies, and their self-worth. Pupils watch a video about teens and body...
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Health Smart Virginia

The Do Over

For Teachers 8th
Middle schoolers are offered an opportunity to use what they have learned about effective communication in a "Do-over." First, they create a storyboard of an argument they had with a friend or family member that wasn't productive. Then,...
Lesson Plan
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Health Smart Virginia

Create a Game

For Teachers 5th
Challenge scholars to create a lesson plan for their peers. Small groups use a template to name the activity, list the materials, write an objective, describe how to encourage sportsmanship, and detail the day's game. Pupils answer...
Lesson Plan
Health Smart Virginia

Health Careers

For Teachers 10th
Scholars select a health and/or medical science career and, using various sources, research to find out as much as they can about what the job involves. They research the kind of education and training required and the cost of that...
Worksheet
Teachers Pay Teachers

What Kind of Smart Are You

For Teachers K - 5th
Gain insight into the type of learners that fill your classroom. An eight-question survey asks scholars questions about themselves. Using their color-coded answers, they conclude their degree of intelligence in multiple areas—music,...
Lesson Plan
Health Smart Virginia

Social Emotional Skills

For Teachers K
Nine activities boost social-emotional competencies. Read through the list and choose what best fits the needs of your class. Activities include thoughtful discussions, creating posters, listening to a read-aloud, and more! 
Lesson Plan
Health Smart Virginia

How Are You Feeling Today?

For Teachers K
A presentation guides a thoughtful discussion about identifying emotions. Slide-by-slide, scholars answer questions and offer details about specific feelings. A worksheet challenges class members to draw facial expressions and...
Lesson Plan
Nemours KidsHealth

Fire Safety: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Three lessons stress the importance of fire safety. Lesson one presents several articles listing fire safety do's and don'ts; using their newly-found knowledge, learners rewrite a newspaper article about a fire incident so that...
Lesson Plan
Health Smart Virginia

Keeping the Peace

For Teachers 3rd
A lesson examines ways young learners can keep the peace with conflict resolution. Scholars share a conflict then discuss the difference between conflicts and bullying. Pupils read scenarios and practice their negation skills.  
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Workforce Solutions

Customized Resumes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Resumes are key to the job search process. Class members examine sample job postings and critique sample resumes to understand how to craft a strong resume.
Activity
California Department of Education

California CareerZone Account Quick Start Activity

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars register an account with the website then complete an interest survey. Using the results, pupils choose three of the recommended professions to compare and contrast.
Lesson Plan
Workforce Solutions

Workforce Solutions K-1 Lessons

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Three lessons and one at-home connection explore 12 professions. In the first lesson, scholars examine an online map that displays all 12 careers alongside a video. Lesson two challenges class members to choose two of those careers to...
Lesson Plan
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Nemours KidsHealth

School Lunch: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Two lessons encourage scholars to make smart eating choices. The first lesson sorts food items into the MyPlate's food groups. Learners scour magazines to cut and paste examples onto a paper plate that showcases each group. Then, draw...
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Nemours KidsHealth

Bike Safety: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Two lessons encourage young scholars to take safety precautions while riding a bicycle. First, learners practice hand signals used to tell others on the road where they are going. Second, pupils decorate a helmet to make a safe...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Curious George: Five Senses

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Curious scholars make like Curious George and use their five senses to identify mystery objects. After a brief discussion, learners watch an engaging Curious George video in preparation for an activity. Scholars visit three tables that...
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Nemours KidsHealth

Screen Time: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Two lessons encourage class members to go screen-free. The first lesson challenges two teams to create a list of screen-free games. The team with the most ideas wins. Individuals then draw a picture of themselves doing one of the...
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Nemours KidsHealth

Safe and Healthy Summer: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Two lessons invite scholars to plan a fun and busy summer. Lesson one begins with a discussion in which pupils list favorite summer activities then draw a picture. Lesson two challenges learners to track their daily activity on a...
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Nemours KidsHealth

Healthy Snacking: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Two lessons, all about snacking, look closely at how to make smart, balanced choices. Lesson one challenges pupils to create a menu for the hypothetical restaurant, The Snack Shack. Lesson two offers a variety of informative...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Curious George: Blowing in the Wind

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
A lesson all about wind begins with a short video featuring the loveable monkey, Curious George. Scholars take part in thoughtful discussion then set forth to identify objects that wind can move. They record their findings on a chart and...
Unit Plan
Simon & Schuster

A Teacher's Guide to 1776 by David McCullough

For Teachers 9th - 12th
David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, 1776, is the focus of a 28-page teacher's guide. The guide includes pre-reading questions, background information about key British and American figures, and chapter-by-chapter lessons.

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