Target Practice

Students perform the SMASH technique and overhand motion. In this SMASH lesson plan, students practice hitting targets using racquets and the overhand motion. Students also complete a target smash drill using hula hoops. 

What do you do when you are alone and the phone rings? How do you handle an emergency situation? Learners discuss and practice how to use the phone when they are home alone. They use clear communication, look up phone numbers, and talk...

What do lowfat yogurt, baby carrots, fresh fruit, and rice cakes have in common? They are all healthy snacks that can be eaten daily. Investigate healthy eating/snacking guidelines, learn how to make lowfat ice cream and practice some...

Students, through role-playing fictional scenarios, brainstorm, discuss and practice safe and realistic responses to name-calling and bullying. They experience the "instant replay" and "SAFE" techniques, in which they rehearse and retry...

Students explore archery. In this archery physical education lesson, students identify the parts of a bow and arrow, practice using a bow and arrow, and play several related  games that review archery skills and safety rules.

Pandemic or infodemic? Scholars complete an online quiz to determine if they can sort fact from fiction related to COVID-19 information. Pupils view a variety of news articles, social media posts, and video clips to practice identifying...

Students practice basic basketball skills. In this basketball skills lesson, students travel from station to station to practicing dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball.

Students explore the health risks associated with wearing decorative contact lenses. They research other cosmetic modes of expression that can pose health risks and debate whether these practices should remain legal.

Sixth graders recognize how using the food pyramid can add to their good health practices.  In this food pyramid lesson, 6th graders build a 3-D food pyramid illustrating the desired amount of each food group.

Learners practice the skills of fencing. In this fencing lesson plan, students learn how to properly lunge, and how to score a fencing match.