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Teaching Nutrition Using the Food Guide Pyramid

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore how to make healthy eating choices. There are goals included for students to meet by the end of fifth grade.
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George Washington's Rules of Civility

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners examine George Washington's belief in etiquette and respect for others, which he achieved by following 110 rules of civility, and create their own rule of civility.
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How Much is a Name Worth?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use simple addition facts to compute a value to their name. They add larger numbers to compute the combined value of all the names in their group. Finally, they use the group totals to compute the combined value of all the...
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Convince Me!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze advertisements meant to persuade a reader to purchase a certain product or service to find out what stands out about the ad or what it is about the ad that persuade readers. They complete an analysis chart, and discuss...
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Using Alcohol: Setting Limits

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate how even low concentrations of alcohol affect a person's functioning. They examine alcohol-related risks affect both the individual and the public. They create a policy for alcohol use and defend its use.
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Dating Relationships - Dealing With Assault

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars critique a list of dating principles, indicating and justifying agreement or disagreement with each one. They prepare a personal list of dating principles that would always be fair and caring to both parties. They define...
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Microbiology Lesson Plan Aseptic Technique

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners examine the importance of aseptic technique, become familiar with media plates, and general microbiology techniques. They study the benefits and dangers of bacteria and other microorganisms in their lives.
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The Presidential Physical Fitness Test

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students practice skills of physical fitness to prepare for The Presidential Physical Fitness Test. They practice daily using specific exercises like curl ups and the one mile run/walk. The lesson allows students to project a profile...
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Listening To A Guest Speaker

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson of listening to a guest speaker. They pay attention to the information and are active in taking notes, generating follow up questions, and summarizing the presentation. Students practice clear speaking...
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ENDOWING SUPPORT ELEMENTS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils demonstrate how an actor might engage sensate reaction using 3 sets of stage props. They imagine and use as many sense reactions as they can to make the props become endowed with a reality. They use one table and chair to...
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Self-Determination

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Learners explore ways to improve self-determination. Using classroom activities, role playing, and small group simulations, students practice and exercise self-determination. They discuss the importance of self-esteem, personal values,...
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Oceans

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine how the earth is covered with more water than land. They toss an inflatable globe around the classroom, and each time a student catches the ball with two fingers, they tally whether the fingers land on water or...
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Science Inquiry - Raisins and Sprite

For Teachers 1st
First graders work in pairs to complete a science experiment involving raisins and Sprite. The pairs predict what they think happens when they put their raisin in a cup of Sprite. The students complete the scientific inquiry by drawing...
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Naming Numbers Through Hundred Millions And Comma Placement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders name numbers through the hundred millions place and demonstrate where to correctly place the commas. Using a car place value line, they park cars with numbers on them in the correct place value spot. Students also read...
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Movement Adventure

For Teachers K
Students discover movement and pantomime techniques in this adventurous story telling experience for kindergarten. Assessment is done through a short question and answer session and students drawing the "adventure".
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Waterfalls

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice identifying the main idea and supporting details when reading informational text. They read text related to waterfalls and practice note taking skills to identify critical details. Students use their notes to...
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The Right Choice

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss past decisions they have made and decisions they are currently faced with. They discuss the steps of the decision-making process and practice using them to solve real life problems.
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Happy Birthday Tomie dePaola

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine biographical information about Tomie dePaola and create a birthday card for him. They play an Author Guessing Game, listen to the book "The Art Lesson," explore the Tomie dePaola website, and illustrate a birthday...
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Second Graders on the Map

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the various types of maps. They examine the differences between street maps and aerial photographs. Students identify various features on each map. They use cardinal directions and the compass rose. They write...
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Who is Rube Goldberg?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice technology skills while searching online for information about inventor, Rube Goldberg. They discuss Rube Goldberg's use of simple machines, and write journal entries about their findings.
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Circuit Lab

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the properties of electricity. This lab shows students the need for a circuit in order to have a flow of electricity. It demonstrates Ohm's law, which relates voltage, current, and resistance.
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Is Capitalism Good for the Poor?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students have the unique opportunity to analyze actual data collected by field researchers They research to see whether holding clear title made a difference in farmers' willingness to invest in capital improvements that would increase...
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Stereotypes: More Than Meets the Eye

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of stereotyping. They observe images and media that portray the Middle East and its inhabitants. Students make determinations about the impact of the images on their perceptions. They consider ways to...
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An Introduction to the Ocean World

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students comprehend how the organisms that exist within the ocean biome, and categorizing each into producer, consumer, or decomposer. They place various human actions under the headings of "hazard" or "help," illustrating how humans can...

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