Second graders examine effects of smoking on our bodies.

For this no-smoking t-shirt learning exercise, students research the effects and risks of smoking and design a creative t-shirt that lists the facts. Students design one t-shirt.

Young scholars watch a video on the problem of smoking in China. Using the Internet, they explore the cigarette marketing campaigns in the United States and on their way home identify advertisements. They discuss their findings and...

In this graphic organizer activity, learners complete a web about the effects of smoking. Students complete the web by writing in six different effects.

In this persuasive writing activity, students create a postcard to convince someone to stop smoking by drawing a picture of someone participating in a healthy activity and writing a couple of sentences explaining why they should stop....

In this teen smoking worksheet, students read articles on the KidsHealth website about smoking and the pressures on kids and teens to smoke. Students write a short play based on their reading. They include the play's setting, characters,...

In this asthma activity, students answer 10 questions about the changes in the respiratory system in people with asthma, asthma triggers, asthma symptoms, and how to care for asthma.

In this word search learning exercise, students find fifteen words related to hazardous material in their homes. Words include pesticide, danger, flammable, warning, etc.

In this health worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to health and diet. There are 19 health terms located in the word search.

Students examine the health issues associated with smoking and discuss smoking bans. They study the associated vocabulary, take a quiz, and discuss the issue of smoking bans. They read newspapers articles written by different people...

Young scholars simulate breathing for a smoker and someone with a chronic lung disease. For this health science lesson, students examine the short and long term effects of smoking. They write a persuasive argument against it.

Students identify the two common sources of anger. In this psychology lesson, students discuss productive ways to express anger. They complete a reflection worksheet at the end of the lesson.

In this diet worksheet, students read and examine meat products and record various facts that include production, consumption, and sale of meats.

Young scholars learn about the human respiratory system. In this pollution lesson plan, students identify the parts of the respiratory system and what happens to them when they breathe in polluted air. Young scholars learn about the...

Students develop critical thinking skills to understand and create advertisements.  In this journalism lesson, students analyze the elements necessary for effective advertisements and work in cooperative groups to create and present...

In this diet and health instructional activity, students draw examples of food from 4 food groups which include fruit and vegetables, meat and alternatives, dairy products, and grains.

Seventh graders investigate the concept of a nutritional label used on bread products. They read different labels in order to strengthen reading skills and interpreting nutritional information. The information is used in order to create...

Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of cooking a new recipe. The book "Cook-a-Doodle-Doo" is used to create the context for the lesson. They use the ingredients and recipe in the lesson and work in groups in...

In this nutritional values worksheet, students complete a chart that requires them to identify the spoons of sugar in found in the servings of 17 products.

In this tracking media advertisements about eating disorders learning exercise, students observe and record magazine titles and covers, and observe advertised products and record ad descriptions. Students write nine short answers.

Students investigate healthy eating habits by studying the food pyramid.  In this personal health lesson, students write a recipe for a healthy meal including one item from each section of the four food groups.  Students...

Primary graders become sun scientists and conduct experiments to learn about the beneficial and harmful effects of the sun and UV radiation. They also investigate their personal sunburn danger zones and learn about how to protect...

From the iris and retina to glasses and contact lenses, learners will be excited to see what activities are in store for them as they learn about the complex organ of the human eye.

Class members learn how to identify common signs of depression, as well as read articles on the origins and effects of this serious condition. The resource includes some great suggested activities for how learners can...