Students investigate the effects of air pressure on humans by utilizing the Internet.  In this physical science lesson, students research the Internet to discover altitude sickness and air pressure.  Students prepare against...

Determine physical properties of potential packaging materials. Continuing from previous lessons in the series, the resource asks groups to identify physical properties of the substances. They test for conductivity, solubility, water...

Clean up the environment with a lesson that focuses on replacing hazardous cleaning supplies with green, environmentally-friendly products. Using a dirty patch of surface as a control area, kids clean other parts of various surfaces...

Third graders explain the basic healthy eating and physical activity concepts.  In this healthy lifestyles instructional activity, 3rd graders describe two main components of a healthy lifestyle, demonstrate two different types of...

Students analyze earth science by creating a frozen treat in class. In this heat transfer lesson plan, students discuss how matter is transformed from solid to liquid and liquid to gas when energy is removed from the equation. Students...

Students develop a greater awareness of the variety and amount of particulate matter in the air. They try to locate general sources of pollution for a specific area and develop some suggestions for improving air quality.

Are opioids the most abused drug after marijuana? How hard is it for young people to obtain painkillers without a prescription? Middle and high schoolers explore the growing epidemic of opioid addiction with a instructional activity that...

Students investigate how food provides energy for the human body. In this physical health lesson, students access online resources to identify how certain foods can affect their health. Students discuss how many servings of each food...

Fourth graders experiment to find the effects of exercise on the heart rate.  For this exercise and heart rate lesson, 4th graders create questions about exercise and heart rate. Students use the scientific method to test and...

Students research the nutritional value of fast food. They assess which fast foods are best and worst to eat. They organize their data into tables and graphs and explain their findings to other students.

Use a presentation that explores the world of prescription opioids. Learners look at the way the brain responds to the drugs and the long terms effects opioids have on the brain and body. At the end of the activity, groups create a...

Second graders explore dietary habits by completing a cooking activity in class. For this breakfast preparation lesson, 2nd graders read several books about pancakes and maple syrup. Students utilize a wheat kit to understand the...

Students view images and write responses based on their impressions. In this body image instructional activity, students brainstorm how body image is influenced culturally and participate in a small group discussion on these influences....