Students explore digital communication by participating in a critical thinking activity. In this Internet safety activity, students discuss ways to protect their identity on the Internet as well as preserving friendships. Students...

Student develop the importance of a healthy friendship. In this healthy friendship instructional activity , 4th graders participate in role-playing and enhance their interpersonal skills as well as their life skills. ...

Students explore nutrition by participating in a balanced diet activity. In this eating habits activity, students analyze their own diets and discuss the foods they have eaten that day. Students utilize grocery bags, scissors, Ziploc...

Students explore ocean biology by capturing organisms on a beach. In this clam collecting lesson, students identify the clam species and discuss the anatomy of a clam as well as the importance they provide as a meal. Students utilize a...

Students explore biology by conducting a freshwater fishing activity. In this crawdad lesson plan, students discuss what a crawdad is, where they are found and how they can be prepared as a meal. Students utilize string, alligator clips,...

Learners explore agriculture by participating in a role-play activity. In this farm to fork lesson, students ask and answer questions as though they were a specific plant about to be eaten. Learners write responses to critical thinking...

Pupils explore human anatomy by conducting a human senses experiment. In this taste lesson, students identify the main purpose of a tongue and how it enhances our eating habits. Pupils utilize baking coca, lemon juice, salt and honey to...

Fourth graders explore agriculture by reading assigned text about produce. In this fruits and vegetables lesson, 4th graders identify the healthy benefits of consuming fresh produce and what minerals and vitamins they contain. Students...

Fourth graders discover a healthy diet. In this healthy diet lesson plan, 4th graders compare their typical diet with the recommendations of MyPyramid for Kids.

Students explore human anatomy by participating in a print experiment. In this human skin instructional activity, students define the term "epidermis" and utilize computer paper, pencils, tape and baby wipes to create a print of their...

Students identify the components of a healthy diet. In this nutrition lesson, students discuss the parts of a cheeseburger and identify the food groups the cheeseburger is a part of. Students discuss how carbohydrates and proteins are...

Fourth graders explore human health by identifying calories in food items. In this healthy eating habits lesson plan, 4th graders view the USDA food pyramid on the Internet and identify the choices they should be making each day....

Fourth graders explore holidays by participating in a pumpkin activity. In this vegetation lesson, 4th graders discuss the different uses for pumpkins, not just Halloween decorations. Students identify the nutrients pumpkins need to...

Learners investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Learners study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.

Students watch a video titled Francine's Bad Hair Day about a girl who can't get her look right on picture day. In this body image lesson plan, students discuss the role of the media on body image and what people "should" look like.

Students list and explain the five food groups and the recommended serving amounts.  In this food pyramid lesson, students discuss the food pyramid and journal about their reaction to it.  Students complete a building block...

Fourth graders research nicotine addiction. In this tobacco lesson, 4th graders explore the reasons people become addicted to smoking. Students examine the health risks caused by nicotine addiction and create anti-smoking posters.

In this keeping little kids safe worksheet, students read paragraphs about outside safety, objects, mistakes, and more, and write spelling words taken from each paragraph. Students write 5 words 4 times each.

In this water safety instructional activity, students read paragraphs about water safety and write spelling words taken from each paragraph. Students write 5 words 4 times each.

Students explore fire safety. In this fire prevention and safety activity, students discuss and brainstorm ideas about what to do if there is a fire. Students practice stating information that should be given when calling 911. Students...

Students analyze the food pyramid. In this food pyramid instructional activity, students evaluate their nutritional needs. Students record their eating habits and determine if their food choices were healthy.

Fourth graders examine qualities of friendship. In this friendship lesson, 4th graders investigate responsible decisions and healthy relationships.  Students will role-play relationship situations.

Students explore the human body by completing a graphic organizer. In this living cells lesson, students analyze a human body cell's chart and discuss the parts of a cell and what they do for our bodies. Students complete a graphic...

Young scholars explore U.S. History by analyzing the Great Depression. In this economic instability lesson, students read fictitious accounts of a farm dealing with the loss of a Strawberry Farm and discuss the reasons behind the loss....