PBS
Stories of Painkiller Addiction: The Cycle of Addiction
Drug addiction, including prescription drug addiction, begins with a reason that's different for every user. High schoolers learn more about the reasons people begin abusing drugs with a set of videos and worksheets that discuss four...
Kenan Fellows
Unit 4: The Brain
Drugs interact with the brain to alter moods, emotions, and behaviors by changing the brain's chemistry, perceptions, and interactions. The final lesson in the Pharmacology unit shows scholars experiments, has them complete four labs,...
Curated OER
Powers of Persuasion
Did you know that clothing and textiles can be recycled, just like glass, paper, aluminum, and plastic? Pupils are introduced to textile recycling and design persuasive posters or letters that raise awareness about this unique...
Curated OER
Canine Companions
Students interpret canine verbal and non-verbal communication. In this dog communication lesson, students discuss dog communication through bark and body language. Students study the 'reading canine body postures' worksheet and write...
Curated OER
Cholesterol and Carbohydrates
In this cholesterol and carbohydrates worksheet, learners answer multiple choice questions on cholesterol and carbohydrates. Students complete 4 questions.
Curated OER
What Is Happening in Haiti?
Students discuss the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and empathize with the victims of the disaster. In this 2010 Haitian earthquake lesson plan, students learn about the history and hardship the country has consistently faced. They watch clips...
California Academy of Science
Be Prepared for an Earthquake
Earthquakes can be frightening and dangerous, but being prepared can make a world of difference. Perform an earthquake simulation during which the class practices how to drop, cover, and hold on as you read a script...
Curated OER
Achieving Valued Roles "Compendium Version"
Students discuss the term initiating a conversation which means you make statements to begin a discussion with another person. They discuss if you initiate a conversation, then you have to tell the other person that you would like to...