Sixth graders examine the health benefits of rice. In this food benefits lesson, 6th graders discover the nutritious benefits of rice. Students research Celiac Sprue disease and how rice benefits the people with this disease.

Students participate in a number of activities to investigate the food web, species extinction, predators and prey, and biological diversity.

Learners identify what "Active Living" means and compare and contrast the relationship between fitness and active living by developing a recipe for Active Living. They examine Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating and the importance of...

Students discover the basic needs of life. For this science lesson plan, students explore how all living things need air, water, food and shelter

Young scholars investigate demineralization and remineralization and find common foods that promote these things.  For this investigative lesson students compare effects of this on fluoride and non-fluoride treated substances and...

Sixth graders use a variety of resources to determine the importance of getting the proper nutrients. In this nutrition lesson, student complete an activity in which they examine the world issue of hunger and malnutrition. They locate...

Students develop their own ideas about the world around them. This lesson helps them improve their descriptive adjective vocabulary while they discuss perceived differences between nations through stereotypes.

Students discuss their responsibilities and experiences as parents. Individually, students create a list of parental responsibilities. Individual lists are combined and discussed with the whole class. This lesson plan is designed for...

Ninth graders examine the white tail deer population in Pennsylvania and explore the impacts that the deer have on the flora and fauna.  In this white-tail deer instructional activity students complete an activity and graph their...

Young scholars model the soils layers using Oreo's. In this lesson students use their favorite food items to create a model of soil layers. A discovery lesson from a youth camp is adapted for classroom modeling and discussion of...

Fifth graders investigate hunger and malnutrition. In this hunger and malnutrition lesson, 5th graders study the importance of proper nutrition. Students explore the scope of hunger and malnutrition problems.

Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events instructional activity, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for...

Learners are introduced to the standards for health in the child care system. After watching a PowerPoint presentation, they plan healthy snacks for children. To end the lesson plan, they review the proper safety measures to have in...

Young scholars discuss their views on the importance of various jobs. In this career paths and goal-setting lesson, students create a list of all jobs required to produce a particular object.  Young scholars then prioritize the...

Seventh graders make a collage of the human life cycle. In this life cycle lesson students study the human reproductive system and the general concepts of pregnancy. Students receive detailed information about the human life cycle and...

Sixth graders create a type of notebook or journal using colored copy paper on which to take notes. They complete research on a certain disease and report on it and then design their own disease causing bacteria or virus. Finally, 6th...

Young scholars write a report about energy use. In this conservation lesson, students interview adults about their use of renewable and nonrenewable energy. Young scholars synthesize this information and write a report from the point of...

Second graders investigate the habitat of otters. For this animal science lesson, 2nd graders role play the job of wildlife biologists and try to manage the otter population. Students use a map to track their specific otter population.

Second graders read about how rice grows in water and make a rainstick when they are done. In this rice lesson plan, 2nd graders make a rain stick out of rice, posterboard, scissors, glue, and a cardboard tube.

Students read an article about how honeybee are sensitive to the electromagnetic fields generated by cellphones. In this ESL lesson, students work as partners to complete a table of information relating to the many bee species in...

Sixth graders explore agriculture by viewing food related videos in class. In this chocolate identification instructional activity, 6th graders discuss the healthy aspects of pure cocoa and the history of the plant. Students read...

Young scholars simulate an agriculture project. For this sequencing lesson, students observe their classroom pumpkin patch, make journal entries, and predict how the pumpkins will grow. They discuss as a class how to keep their pumpkins...

Young scholars construct a food web to identify producer, consumer, herbivore, carnivore and predator. They complete an online activity collecting plants and animals and arranging them in the web. They describe the interdependence...

Students read books to discover the importance of friendship, teamwork, and community service. After reading the book, they discuss conflict resolution strategies. Students discuss healthy eating food pyramids. They write an essay...