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Smile Smarts Oral Health Curriculum

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students are given information on good oral health and tooth protection that is appropriate to their age and lifestyle. They discuss how adult permanent teeth are meant to last the rest of their life. Students are given a copy of "Teeth...
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Promoting Knowledge of Letters and Words

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this literacy worksheet, students benefit from the research displayed in this activity. Teachers read the information concerning the instruction of the alphabet.
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Rubber Egg

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students demonstrate the semi-permeability of a cell membrane. In this rubber egg lesson, students measure and record egg data, place the egg in jar with vinegar and close the lid, observe immediately and periodically for the next 3...
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States of Matter

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students study the vocabulary of the states of matter. In this states of matter vocabulary lesson plan, students investigate and study the meaning of the words solid, liquid, and gas. They experience demonstration lessons that give them...
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Jump Jump Jump

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners demonstrate their ability to jump rope. In this jump rope lesson, students are divided into small groups and complete each jump challenge.
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Creek Restoration Project

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students gather and analyze scientific data from a local creek. Over weeks or months, students observe their local environment, collect water samples, and evaluate test results. Extension activities are suggested for evaluating...
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Sounds Like Science-Guitars

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students demonstrate the relationship between a sound and its frequency. In this sound and frequency lesson, students use an old tennis racket and nylon fishing line to create a guitar. Students observe the pitch and frequency.
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Lending a Helping Hand

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the work of North American NGOs and select one to support with a financial contribution as a class. In this philanthropic research lesson, students consider the work of Benjamin Franklin, defining good citizenship and...
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IT IS ABOUT SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students learn that the price of an item is defined by its supply and demand. In this lesson students graph the relationship between demand and supply of various products, students also consider hidden costs.
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What Do We Use From the Rainforest?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars identify items we use from the rainforest. In this earth science activity, students recall prior facts about the rainforest and list items we use from the rainforest. Young scholars create "Rainforest Cookies" using...
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Endangered Species

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate endangered species. In this animal science lesson plan, students identify endangered animals and use the Productive Thinking Model to come up with a solution to the problem. Students present various solutions.
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Balloon Fun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students begin developing investigation skills. In this investigation skills instructional activity, students watch a demonstration of a teacher putting a skewer into a balloon. They observe that the balloon does not pop before...
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Temperance Alphabet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Temperance Movement and create a persuasive project. In this Temperance/Prohibition Movement lesson, students research online and discuss the arguments for the movement. Students read a pamphlet and create an...
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Modeling the Seasons

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the seasons and their attributes. In this geography lesson, students create a 3-D model of the Earth that showcases the elliptical travel of the Earth that causes seasons.
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US Government: The Constitution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the branches of government. For this U. S. Constitution lesson, students examine the system of checks and balances in the U.S. plan of government as they read the document and define vocabulary words.
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Survival Still

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explain how to desalinate water using solar energy.  For this solar lesson students complete a lab activity and explain capillary water. 
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Introduction to Materials: Properties of Materials

For Teachers K
Students explore the properties of matter. In this properties of materials lesson, students examine wood, metal, rubber, Styrofoam, and plastic. Students identify the attributes of each of the materials.
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Architecture of the Skeleton

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students experiment with skeletons. In this bone health lesson, students analyze, construct, and perform comparative investigations with bones. They make inferences about the structure and function of various bones. This lesson includes...
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Mirror, Mirror

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students mirror their partners by moving the same way they do. In this movement lesson plan, students use their bodies and jump ropes and switch leaders every 20 seconds to mirror their partner.
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Solid Water

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students turn solid water (ice) into liquid water. In this solid and liquid water lesson plan, students use water, ice, cups, and heat in order to change water from one state to another. They draw their findings as well.
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Make a Snowflake

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the design of snowflakes.  In this snow lesson, students discover the different shapes of a snowflake, and their similarities.  Students study snowflakes outside, then create their own with popsicle sticks...
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Elders Predict Snow

For Teachers K - 4th
Students interview Native Indians to learn their ways for predicting and measuring snowfall. In this weather measurement lesson, students invite a Native Elder to their classroom to tell them about how they predicted weather. Students...
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Permafrost: Permanently Frozen Ground

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore permafrost.  In this 3 states of matter lesson, students identify characteristics of solids and liquids.  Students observe water and soil melting and freezing at various temperatures.  Students make...
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Tracking Physical Fitness

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students record their daily physical activity in a chart. In this physical fitness lesson plan, students and adults exercise and see how many repetitions they can do in a given amount of time. They record this in a chart over a period of...

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