All of us have felt sick at some point in our lives. Many times, we find ourselves asking, "What is the quickest way that I can start to feel better?" During this two-lesson unit, students study that question and determine which form of...

Many kids don't like the way they look. If you are unhappy with yourself because you do not like your looks, read here to find some ideas about feeling better about yourself.

Watch the story of Ellie, a girl who feel ill, falls asleep, and dreams about how medicine is made. Her slumber journey takes her from her doctor's office to the scientists who discover new medicines. A follow-up sequencing activity is...

Pets can be thought of as very special friends and losing one can be a very sad time. Read this article from Kids Health to find out what to do if your pet dies.

Big Ideas: Authors write historical fiction to show the reader what it was like to live in a certain time period. Readers can use historical fiction to learn about new settings. People are influenced by and react to their setting so you...

Links to 2 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard W.3.3.b: Write Narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...

Childhood is full of new experiences. Whether going to the doctor, traveling on an airplane, or visiting a relative's house for the first time, talking about and planning for new experiences can help children manage their fears and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Cindy whose friends help her feel better about moving to Brazil. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Learn how to build better friendships when you explore this resource. This site provides detailed games, activities, and other resources to help students learn about the importance of building relationships.

Making Conversation with the same people that put limits on your freedom can sometimes be a difficult task. It can however help you better understand where they're coming from and that they don't want to control you, just provide...

A story about a boy who seemed cool on the outside, but learned that talking to a friend could help him also feel better on the inside.

The final activity of this unit, which integrates the Keepers of the Gate unit through the Go Public challenge, involves students taking part in experimental design. They design a lab that answers the challenge question: "You are...

A research-based, immersive 3-D world where students aged 9-15 can have an impact and feel a sense of empowerment as they strive to make the world a better place. Has a wealth of resources, including research articles, educational and...

In this lesson plan use dramatic games and improvisations to liven up the classroom and help students communicate better. These lesson plans can be adapted to a number of curricular subjects. Suited for elementary students.

Feeling envious? Read Aesop's tale "The Dog in the Manger" in its traditional format and in a modern version to better understand this powerful feeling.

In this activity, students will write a letter to an incoming ninth-grader reminding them that it's normal not to feel like you belong in your new school, grade, or classes right away. Assure them that this feeling is temporary and does...

This online simulation should give you a better feel of the trade-offs which policy makers need to make in creating federal budgets and dealing with deficits. The simulation comes in a short and long version and allows learners to see...

Do you feel bloated and unfulfilled from keeping up with the Joneses? Find out how to live in better balance with your environment.

A directory of kid-friendly articles and videos about the people who keep kids healthy and the places where medical professionals work. Also learn about the kinds of tests that are used to diagnose health problems and about different...