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Fitness Trail
Students design a fitness trail which incorporates warm-up, aerobic, and cool-down phases. Each student develops their own plan and monitors their own progress through the use of an exercise log.
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The Human Body
Students make life-size models of their bodies by having a partner trace them. They glue the basic body parts in the proper places and decorate them with hair, and facial features.
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Sing Along with the Muscles Song
Students review the muscles of the body. They perform the functions of the muscles of the body to the tune of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer".
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River Study
Students explore a stream in their area and show the class the topographic map of the stream. They locate the topographic map and name the streams, lakes and ponds in their watershed. They write a paragraph about their stream and...
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Health: Symptoms and Stages of Pregnancy
Students examine the growth and changes that occur during the three trimesters of pregnancy. Issues such as toxemia and spontaneous abortion are also considered. In groups, students rotate to various stations exploring aspects related...
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Health: The Skeleton with a Message
Students identify human muscles and bones from a cardboard skeleton, named "Mr. Skelly." Using dialog balloons as props, the teacher holds up advice from Mr. Skelly, such as noting he drinks milk to keep his bones strong. The lesson...
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PE Video Slide Show
Students participate in various class activities and are captured on camera to show at various special times or events throughout the year. They choose a picture of a fitness testing for their first slide and add some music to it to...
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The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (Letter 9)
In this The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis worksheet, students read the story, define six key vocabulary words and answer ten comprehension questions in association with the story.
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The Value of Exercise: I've Got Muscles!
Exercise and building of muscles are the focus of this health activity. Students read a passage which describes voluntary vs. involuntary muscles, then complete a word search which has many types of exercise words hidden in it. An answer...
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Total English Advanced: Make a Compound Word!
In this compound words practice activity, students examine the 10 sentences that are missing part of a compound word. Students fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the word bank.
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Laughing is Good for You and Your Child: Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage pertaining to laughter and then respond to 5 true or false questions regarding the passage.
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Drinkable Snow
Students explore snow. In this forms of water lesson plan, students read a story about snow, identify the types of snow found in Alaska, and learn Inuit words for snow. The lesson plan calls for an Intuit Elder to visit the classroom as...
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What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
Students explore the concept of nutrition. In this nutrition lesson plan, students identify the benefit of eggs as a nutritional meal or snack. Students also discover how to prepare easy meals or snacks using eggs.
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Commonly Confused Words - Quiz 1
In this confused words worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences by choosing the correct confusing word. Students complete 19 sentences.
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Application
Students apply and generalize data, and prepare and present an oral presentation with a visual aid.
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Breaking News English: Many Health Foods Saltier Than Big Macs
In this English worksheet, students read "Many Health Foods Saltier Than Big Macs," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Exercise Tag ( a non elimination tag game)
Young scholars scatter and sit in their own personel space. Some of them get foam balls. On the teacher's signal, they play foam ball tag.
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Fast Food Junkie
Fourth graders study their favorite fast food meal and analyze their nutritional value.
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Breaking News English: Mediterranean Diets Keep You Happier
In this English worksheet, students read "Mediterranean Diets Keep You Happier," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Supermarket Science: The King Sooper Lab
Young scholars read product labels, compare fat, sodium, and sugar contents of various food items. They work with a partner and often employ the assistance of the deli and bakery managers in a supermarket.
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Persuasive Letter about Smoking
Students write a persuasive letter to someone they care about who smokes. They must use both logical and emotional appeals in their letter.
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River Study
Students study physical features of a local stream. They study how to identify water features on topographic maps.
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Critics of Cuisine
Students role play the role of food critics. Using recipes, they make nutritious meals at home following specific directions. They write reviews of their recipes and the products they used to make them. They share their review with...
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Harrison Family Fitness Night
Students involve the community with an activity to help them learn more about fitness. They attend an event in which 3 different instructors teach 3 different physical activities and invited agencies to attend with informational tables.