Learners research the developments of animal and human cloning. They report their findings to the class. They write journal entries as well.

Students cut an apple in half and cover half with plastic wrap. They place drops of liquid on each half and discover how our skin protects us. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson.

Students sign the job sheet, scenario sheet and Lucky day and Bad day sheets and select one of the jobs from the provided list. Then, they meet and decide who will go to which stores. Students also role play a particular scenario as...

HIV and AIDS are defined in this lesson plan to raise awareness. Learners will view a film (link to video is provided) about the disease and how it is contracted. They then discuss the film and complete a follow-up worksheet with...

Young scholars develop knowledge on STD's, their causes, treatment and prevention.  In this investigative lesson students mingle with each-other to find the STD, then get into groups and research STD's on the CDC site. 

Students view a video clip about people affected by STDs. They research causes, symptoms and cures of a sexually transmitted disease of their choice. They create a pamphlet to share information.

Students learn how to protect themselves from STDs.  In this healthy living lesson, students define the acronyms for various STDs, work in groups to fill out charts on the most common STDs, and learn the five things they need to...

Seventh graders examine the life cycle of the human. In this human life cycle lesson, 7th graders discuss the many different stages of the human life cycle. Students use pictures from magazines to create a representation of the human...

Students study the number of chromosomes in the body cells, sperm cells, and egg cells of humans. They define allele, and examine the difference between dominant and recessive alleles. They complete an activity with jelly beans that...

Follow the life of an apple from harvest to the consumer. A three-part lesson describes the different steps to get an apple from the farmer to your kitchen and the approximate waste that happens at each step. They discuss the process and...

Ninth graders discuss what is meant by sexual assault. In groups, they discover what can be done to prevent these acts and how to react in a crisis if they are placed in one. They also present and review the material they have gathered...

Students are introduced to the various stereotypes faced by women in Japan. In groups, they discover the types of discrimination women received because of the stereotypes and how they have confronted them over time. They develop their...

Students examine how citizens can influence legislation. They watch a video, develop a list of how citizens can influence legislation, answer video discussion questions, conduct Internet research, and write a recommendation for change to...

While examining slavery's impact on women, historians compare and contrast the perspectives of a plantation mistress and an enslaved woman, both reflecting on the system of forced prostitution. Text analysis and written responses create...

Teens, dating, relationships, breaking up, what's appropriate dating behavior? Go through this PowerPoint presentation and discuss all of these things and more. Too often, teens are not sure what's appropriate and what's inappropriate...

Investigate the Hardy-Weinberg Principle to explain genetic equilibrium. The 10th lesson plan of a series of 12 is a laboratory exploration of genetic equilibrium. Your classes use a mixture of beans to model allele and genotype...

Students investigate life science by answering maturity questions. In this human health activity, students identify the changes which occur during puberty and answer study questions based on sexual awareness. Students define scientific...

Students study about the changes of puberty for boys and girls. In this health lesson, students study how the body changes during puberty and make a presentation about a significant change that can take place during puberty and how to...

Students explain the risks associated with teeth and gum problems during pregnancy. In this adult  health lesson, students brainstorm ways to prevent childhood cavities. They recommend ways to care for their teeth.

Students discuss development of music videos. They identify elements that make a successful music video. Groups are assigned to do a research project on the development of music videos.

Young scholars examine significant innovations in surgery and reproductive health.  In this surgery lesson students view a video and answer the given questions. 

Students explore the motivations and consequences of seeking attention, including sexual attention from peers, by interpreting segments of "The Lost Children of Rockdale County" video. They conduct further research on the Internet and...

Seventh graders make a collage of the human life cycle. In this life cycle lesson students study the human reproductive system and the general concepts of pregnancy. Students receive detailed information about the human life cycle and...

Students explore and discuss name-calling, feelings and myths relating to homosexuality through labeling feelings and participating in a game.