Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Fall of the Ruler

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine their reaction time using a ruler. In this Physics instructional activity, students calculate the class' means and variances. They plot the graph and analyze if there are outliers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Basic Animal Behavior in Domesticated Animals

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate animal behavior, examining the nervous system and the physiology of the brain and the fight or flight response. They simulate animal behaviors and discuss the difference between an instinct and a behavior.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Safety Checklist

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss water hazards and how to stay safe.  In this safety lesson, students read handouts and complete a water safety checklist to help themselves and their families.  
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roller Coasters: They're Fun, But Are They Safe?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students survey people to find out what roller coasters they like, conduct Internet research to find information on dangers in amusement parks, contact experts on subject, and write feature that shows pros and cons of coasters.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

TE Activity: Sound Line

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the decibel readings of various noises. They determine why high-level readings damage hearing. Students arrange sound from the lowest to highest decibel levels when they written on a piece of paper.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Nervous System: Our Sense of Self

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze the effects of damage to the nervous system by examining four fictitious patient cases. They discuss one case together and then individually write essays about the remaining cases
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Al Qaeda's Zarqawi Wounded in Iraq

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Al Qaeda's Zarqawi Wounded in Iraq," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 2 graphic organizer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Woman Has First Face Transplant

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Woman Has First Face Transplant," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Injuries of the Nervous System

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Injuries to the central nervous system may damage tissues of the brain or spinal cord. If an injury is mild, a person may have a full recovery. If an injury is...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.45 Nervous System Injuries

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about some injuries to the human nervous system.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Protecting the Brain Against Concussion

For Students 9th - 10th
Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens makes the case for better protecting our brains against the risk of concussion- with a compelling pitch for putting helmets on kids. [9:22]
Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Concussion and Head Injury Action Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Concussions and head injuries are the buzz in sports today. Address concussion and head injuries in the classroom and provide students resources to research and report on findings.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Frontline: League of Denial: Is Football Safe for Kids?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about health risks faced by football players and write down your responses to evidence that football may be unsafe for children, in this interactive lesson featuring media from FRONTLINE: League of Denial. The lesson focuses on...