Students analyze the complexity of organism classifications based on certain criteria.  In this classifying organisms lesson students study taxonomy and gather information and leaves to do their own experiment on classification. 

Fifth graders examine how good health depends upon many things, including heredity, lifestyle, personality traits, mental health, attitudes, and the environment.

Students, in groups, choose from a list of alternatives for recreational activities, transportation options, nutritional choices and other opportunities people have in their lives to make decisions which either benefits or has a negative...

Students analyze the food pyramid. In this food pyramid lesson, students evaluate their nutritional needs. Students record their eating habits and determine if their food choices were healthy.

Students complete a variety of activities designed to enhance their awareness of their bodies. They examine pictures of themselves, taken at various points in the year and examine and compare their bodies. They enjoy a healthy snack...

Fifth graders investigate serving sizes. For this serving size lesson, 5th graders study the food pyramid paying special attention to proper serving sizes of food. Resources are provided.

Students discuss proper care of pets. In this animal care lesson, students discuss what pets need to be healthy and happy. Students act out roles of pets and owners and create a pet tag. 

Students discuss how scientists classify organisms. In pairs, they analyze and label "specimens" of breakfast cereals in order to classify them into the correct group. They create a dichotomous key for several species of animals.

Students explore the ways in which media messages work and the ways in which consumers are targeted.

Students review and write the vocabulary for basic body parts. They identify parts of the body along with new verbs then complete an activity sheet of labeling body parts and complete sentences using the correct vocabulary word.

In this self management worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about how children self manage themselves. Students complete 10 questions and 1 short answer question.

Seventh graders discuss what are the characteristics of a personal with good health. They read an article about influences on health and discuss and perform a self assessment to gauge their personal health. They then go to the gym and...

Students plan ways to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle while in college. They keep a food log and cooperate as peer editors to make food choice suggestions for healthier eating. Students also consider the role of exercise in...

In these grammar errors worksheets, students review the definition of modifiers and an example of a misplaced modifier. Students then complete three pages of activities to help them avoid misplaced modifiers.

Fourth graders discover a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson, 4th graders compare their typical diet with the recommendations of MyPyramid for Kids.

Students determine which healthy foods comprise a well balanced meal. Using a checklist, students classify foods as healthy or unhealthy. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

Students are read a variety of books and observe the weather in the different seasons. In groups, they compare and contrast the type of activities people are doing. They also discuss how they adapt to the changes in seasons by the...

Students investigate the importance of fat in the diet. They determine the difference between solid and liquid fat. They examine food labels to identify the ones that contain fat.

Third graders practice mathematical problem solving skills. In this problem solving lesson, 3rd graders develop mathematical problem solving skills using real-world examples.

Students monitor their calorie intake and energy expenditure. They keep track of daily data in a journal and assess and adjust their diets as appropriate.

Students identify the factors that influence eating behaviors. They discover the nutrients that are needed in a teenager's body. They also identify the major food groups and examine the food pyramid.

Students explore calories. In this lesson about calories, students practice counting and recording calories. Students use a sample Calorie Calculation Chart to record how many calories consumed in one day. Students do an experiment on...

Students participate in healthy living activities prepared by the school's physical education program and local health professionals.

Students work together to design an experiment that compares and contrasts differnet plant cultivation systems. In groups, they evaluate the results of the experiment to discover if the cultivation system could be used in space. They...