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M&M Cookie Math

For Teachers K - 5th
Students munch their way through a cookie keeping a tally of how many M&M's are found of each color.
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Substitution Lab

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students in cooking class prepare and cook brownies, making a substitution with one or more of the ingredients as instructed. They compare their results in regard to appearance, flavor and texture. They develop an understanding of...
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Changing Ways

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine hard boiled eggs as possible models for the earth's layers.
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Scrumptious Subs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students distinguish between and convey needed items when speaking to get a desired result.
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The Dust Bowl

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the causes of droughts. In this Dust Bowl lesson, students follow the provided steps to complete a hands-on activity that demonstrates drought conditions. Students write summaries about the Dust Bowl.
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It’s Your Trash!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the different sections of a landfill. For this ecology lesson, students brainstorm ways that they can help in proper trash disposal. They write a reflection journal about their thoughts on the subject.
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TRADERS' GAME

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play a game aimed at demonstrating how relationships with other communities or countries affect the food and fiber system. The game simulates the unequal distribution of natural resources which creates the need for...
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Getting Better at Guessing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils, in groups, examine a jar of coins to make both 'guesstimates' and estimates. They compare different estimations and complete a journal entry to summarize their findings.
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It's All in the Wrist

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct experiments with balloons, pennies, marbles and cups to help them understand the concept of centrifugal force or Newton's Law of Motion.
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Is There Seaweed/Algae in Your Food?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover that seaweed/algae is a small part of the resources the oceans provide. By investigating common household products, students discover that human senses are not enough to detect the presence of seaweed/algae in food.
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Building a Better Me

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss importance of making good choices.
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Sexy Coral Reef and I Want My Own Space

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore how coral polyps increase the chances of egg and sperm meeting after being released into the vast ocean waters.
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King Henry's Meat Group

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders hear a story about King Henry the Egg, Little D and the meat group. They act out the parts as the story is read aloud and complete a worksheet. They pantomime activities that use and build muscle
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Brown Bagging It

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students analyze brown bag lunches and choose appropriate foods to make a nutritious balanced meal. They examine the calorie and nutrient content of the chosen meal and modify the contents as necessary.
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Moving Down the Line

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine food models to determine what food group they belong to and create a balanced meal as they travel through a mock cafeteria buffet line.
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There Are Algae in Your House!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students complete a worksheet at home stating what types of food they have at home with algae in it. They, in groups, compare with each other what they have on their worksheet.
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Nebraska Entrepreneur Success Stories

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students study and discuss various entrepreneurs from their home state and then prepare a proposal for a business they would like to own and operate in the future.
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Some Sunflower Suggestions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine a real sunflower plant and complete a variety of activities surrounding "sunflowers."
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Eating Your Words!

For Teachers 1st
First graders study how to complete activities in sequential steps. They participate in various activities describing each step needed to complete the tasks. They work in pairs to type the list of steps necessary in making a sandwich. ...
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Consumerism - Brand Comparison Lab

For Teachers 10th - 11th
The student will have an opportunity for themselves to determine which brand they prefer by comparing national and store brands by their appearance, cost and flavor. They will be looking for the best economical value.
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Insect Communication and Harmful Insects

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use children's literature in order to create an interesting context for the lesson plan. The concept of insect communication is investigated in order for students to form educated hypothesis guesses.
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Nutrition

For Teachers 3rd
Student analyze pictures of food items to determine which of the six food pyramid groups they belong to. They tape the pictures onto a poster of the food pyramid. Upon completing the food pyramid, they draw balance meals on paper plates...
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Appetizing Apples

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils identify individual sounds in words in order to read and write. They explore ways to be successful in reading and identifying phonemes and sounds in words. Students recognize and use the phoneme a. They review the phoneme a by...
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Great River Bend Adventure

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use their imagination. They discuss the 4 C's of teamwork: Concentration, Communications, Coomperation, and Consideration. Students discuss the safety guidelines of the project. They complete a rope maze. The group walks...

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