Why is calcium good for the body? Where is it stored? Young chefs discover the importance of calcium and review a list of foods that are rich in the material. They then make delicious smoothies high in calcium! Teaching kids how to...

Students investigate how water is utilized in producing food. In this agriculture lesson, students examine how much water goes into the creation of their daily menu. Students create a new menu that can conserve water and cut their water...

Students practice converting money systems and interest. In this money lesson, students convert U.S. and New Zealand dollars. Students also discuss international travel and money exchange rates.

Students read and discuss an article on the amount of sugar in various food products. They compare the nutritional values of food products, calculate their daily intake of nutrients, analyze serving sizes, and compare/contrast their own...

In this adding and subtracting integers worksheet, students review integer rules by completing 19 drill and practice questions. They work in pairs to compute the total left in a fictitious bank account after several withdrawals and...

Students match each body part or idea from a work bank about methods of animal adaptations for winter survival. They observe as the first one, food is covered with the whole class before completing the rest of the diagram. They discuss...

How much money did Helen, Sandra, Nita, Luis, and Anthony raise? Compare their amounts with a task that asks learners to answer questions like how many times as much?

Your class members will have the opportunity to practice the valuable skill of constructing a personal budget using real-world resources, such as a car advertisement and grocery list. They will take into consideration monthly and yearly...

By role playing real-world experiences, such as purchasing snacks and grocery/toy store shopping, your youngsters will begin to develop an understanding of how to make decisions and choose between alternatives. This is the first...

In this compound interest worksheet, students solve 3 problems after reading about compound interest. They determine the cost of the Apollo missions, they calculate inflation and the cost it would be to send man to the moon today and...

Students work in groups of 4-5 to form a business, create, market & sell their product, and track their expenses and profits. They experience the roles of producer, distributor, and consumer of goods. They collect, organize and...

Young scholars go outside and take a little barefoot walking trip. They talk to each other about their experiences on the trip to help them remember everything they can. They go on a walk for at least 15 minutes. Ask questions during the...

Students discover the importance of saving and spending. In this finance lesson, students read the book Kermit the Hermit and discuss the differences between needs and wants. The students complete worksheets concerning money in their...

Students investigate the dangers Coral Reefs face by investigating satellite images.  In this environmental protection instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to discover the types of satellites and sensors used to...

Students explore the earning power of someone with a post-high school education. In this education and income lesson, students evaluate examples of occupations, their salaries, and education level needed for the job. Students calculate...

In this size comparison worksheet, students examine 4 rows of black and white clip art pictures. They draw an X on the largest picture and a circle around the smallest picture.

This is part of a calendar created by 1st graders after studying about how to help everyone get the healthy food they need. Students wrote interview questions and went on field trips to community gardens, food banks, soup kitchens,...