Purple Math
Purplemath: Polynomial Graphs: End Behavior
Explains how to recognize the end behavior of polynomials and their graphs. Points out the differences between even-degree and odd-degree polynomials, and between polynomials with negative versus positive leading terms.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Digital Citizenship: Grades 3 5
Students will establish group norms to create a positive online community that promotes responsible and respectful digital behavior within their classroom. Requires free membership.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Build Your Ideal Community: Grades 6 8
Students will consider the characteristics of positive online communities that promote responsibility and respect. Requires free membership.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Chart It: Grades 6 8
Middle schoolers will learn to assess people's intentions and the impact of their words and actions, both positive and negative, in online environments. Requires free membership.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Hand Washing Experiment
By conducting two experiments, this activity will help young scholars discover the importance of thoroughly washing hands and the role that plays as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Factors That Influence Life Activities
The teacher will begin the lesson by asking the question, "What behaviors do you have that affect your lifestyle in a positive way?" Allow students to respond. Then ask, "What behaviors do you have that affect your lifestyle in a...
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Add and Adhd Home Page
Common sense tips and new techniques are included here in a number of articles related to ADD and ADHD.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Add and Adhd Home Page
Common sense tips and new techniques are included here in a number of articles related to ADD and ADHD.
Other
Wosu Public Media: Are You Digi Fit?: Who Are You Online? [Pdf]
This is a brief K-4 lesson summary that links to a Common Sense Media slideshow. It looks at what a digital footprint is and how it can be positive or negative and influence how people see you now or in the future. The slideshow can be...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: What's Cyberbullying? Grades 3 5
Students discuss positive and negative aspects of interacting with others online. They learn the definition of cyberbullying and help the teacher fill in a Venn diagram that compares in-person bullying with cyberbullying. They then read...
USA Today
Kids, Steroids Don't Mix (Pdf)
This article warns against the dangers of steroid use and highlights the causes and harmful effects of abusing steroids in order to get bigger and stronger. Think about the reasons teens are drawn to steroids through discussion questions...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Egg Drop
The lesson will explore positive and negative team performance and behaviors.