In this asthma legends research worksheet, students read a list of famous people who suffer with or suffered with asthma. They use resources including the internet to research information about these people and classify them into three...

Don't sacrifice physical activity every time cold winter weather arrives. From walking or circuit training to warm, healthy recipes and safety reminders, this resource will help encourage learners to prioritize their fitness and stay...

Students create a time line and map about how chocolate traveled the world. In this chocolate lesson plan, students also create and taste chocolate.

In this mapping worksheet, students are given data of children exposed to health risks and their geographical location. Students plot each child's home and the risk factors using an (x, y) grid. They answer 2 questions about the...

Students use the internet to research people who have made a difference in the fight against poverty and hunger. In groups, they discuss the actions they can take in their community to help those in need. They are also introduced to the...

First graders demonstrate that eating combinations of food is very healthy. They discover that foods we eat today are similar to the foods the Pilgrims ate by categorizing the foods on poster board paper.

Students identify the responsibility and ability of individuals to act to fight hunger and malnutrition and ensure food security. They identify specific actions we can take to help end hunger.

Students identify courageous people throughout history that have fought hunger and look for local examples as well. They consider how we can fight hunger and malnutrition in our communities and the world.

Learners participate in fitness challenge. After choosing a destination they would like to visit, students record their mileage to their destination after riding on bikes and walking on treadmills. Learners receive an incentive...

Students listen to numerous claims concerning the hamburger's origins and then compose an original tall tale on the subject. Students name some tall tales they have heard or read about. Students make books that feature tall tales...

This site, from the NBA, offers a thorough summary of the life and career of basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, with links to other resource information and career statistics.

This site, from the NBA, offers a thorough summary of the life and career of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich. Content also includes video.

This site, from the NBA, offers a thorough profile of the life and career of former NBA Great Oscar Robertson, with links to other resource sites and information.

This site offers the player profile of Michael Jordan. Content includes his various player statistics and personal information.

The NBA spotlights Wilt Chamberlain with career statistics, team information, and a brief biography.

This site, from the NBA, provides an excellent career profile of former NBA basketball great Bob Cousy.

This site, from the NBA, offers an excellent summary profile of the career of NBA basketball All-Star Elgin Baylor.

The NBA provides an extensive biography of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, covering his life and awe-inspiring career.

Great reference tool from the National Postal Museum online exhibits for learning about the life of legendary baseball star, Roberto Clemente, who was honored twice with a postage stamp in his memory. Includes images of memorabilia and...

A thorough look at the life of golfer Chi-Chi Rodriguez both as a sports legend and a champion "to the lives of our youths and to the Hispanic community."

In 1964, the fighter was up for the music honor for a comedy album. Twelve years later, he was nominated again. The accomplishments of Muhammad Ali are renowned: Olympic gold medalist, heavyweight boxing champion, humanitarian, civil...

NBA.com has offered a fantastic biography about Larry Bird. Follow Bird's career as a player and as well as a coach. Examine career stats and follow links to related articles.

This site provides a biography of Oscar Robertson, also known as "The Big O." It includes information on his early life, college basketball career, NBA career, and life after retirement.

This resource provides information, including a video, on Paul Henderson as a Canadian sports legend and as a motivational speaker.