Ninth graders design a device to treat aneurism. In this biology lesson, 9th graders create a polymer in the lab and explain its uses. They identify the different diseases affecting the circulatory system.

Students do the basic steps required in the dance: grapevine (three steps and a touch - side, back, side, touch); and the "funky chicken" (placing your hands under your arms and flapping them (4 Counts) at the same time you click your...

Learners research his/her family medical history and produce a pedigree with information.

Students do four different exercises followed by a one lap run and four minute aerobic dance.

Young scholars use the Internet and books to research the respiratory and circulatory systems. They also write a report on different diseases and present to the class.

Pupils' identify and analyze the levels of organization and the emergent properties through experimentation. Students' apply the differences in the properties of a plant before and after it has been subjected to a kitchen blender.

Students participate in a pedometer challenge as part of their ongoing physical education program. They use the pedometers to measure the number of steps they take over a given amount of time. They are encouraged to set improvement goals.

Students read product labels, compare fat, sodium, and sugar contents of various food items. They work with a partner and often employ the assistance of the deli and bakery managers in a supermarket.

Students use the Internet and other resources to locate, read and summarize information relevant to the Heart.

Young scholars investigate their pulse rate. They chart their resting pulse rate if they are unable to participate in Physical Education using a stop watch.

Students analyze the decision to smoke and how it is influenced by peer pressure. The discuss ways to say no to tobacco use.

Students participate in fitness challenge. After choosing a destination they would like to visit, students record their mileage to their destination after riding on bikes and walking on treadmills. Students receive an incentive...

Seventh graders explore physical fitness by performing Tae Bo.  In this physical education instructional activity, 7th graders practice using mixed martial arts techniques by completing a Tae Bo fitness exercise in class. ...

Students simulate breathing for a smoker and someone with a chronic lung disease. In this health science instructional activity, students examine the short and long term effects of smoking. They write a persuasive argument against it.

Middle schoolers complete a series of exercises and run laps. They estimate what their heart rate be at the end of the session and then check their estimates.

Students work cooperatively to accurately throw a Frisbee in order to learn about fitness components and different systems of the human body.

High schoolers identify the elements of a balanced diet, then compile a daily diet and exercise log to assess their lifestyles and improve them if applicable. They recognize and explain the importance of proper nutrition practices.

Students create a seven-day record of all the foods they consume. They analyze what type of food was the most frequent in everyone's diet. They look up each food and record its daily recommended amount.

Students monitor their calorie intake and energy expenditure. They keep track of daily data in a journal and assess and adjust their diets as appropriate.

Young scholars investigate the importance of fat in the diet. They determine the difference between solid and liquid fat. They examine food labels to identify the ones that contain fat.

Students answer the question, "How will the intensity of exercise effect your heart rate?", using physical workouts and AppleWorks, or similar spreadsheet program. This lesson can conclude with the creation of a graph of data collected.

Students research and assemble their own pedigrees using star patterns for each family member and coloring in various dominant traits. They arrange these patterns on long strips of paper making large, colorful family pedigrees.

Students explore their genetic background. They assemble their own pedigrees using star patterns for each family member and identifying various dominant traits. Predictions are made for future offspring.

Young scholars examine an effect of zero gravity on the human body using a baby food jar, balloons and a jar with a large mouth.