Students investigate pedestrian safety. In this pedestrian safety lesson, students take pictures of intersections and crossing sites. They access Internet sites and the teacher writes to experts to find out safety information. They spoke...

Pupils discover the causes of pedestrian trauma concerning students.  In this child safety lesson, pupils investigate the facts behind childhood trauma and discover why children are so often harmed in pedestrian trauma....

Students map their route to school and rate the safety of their route by conducting the Safe Routes Check List, an inventory of hazards and safety features.

Students investigate the importance of a home escape plan in the event of a fire.  In this emergency lesson plan, students discuss what needs to happen in the event of a home emergency and they analyze floor plans of their own...

Art can express acts of injustice and move society to action. Upper graders analyze contemporary art relating to specific moments in history. They discuss propaganda, anarchy, sociology, and violence as activism. After researching and...

Students investigate the importance of community service by creating their own project ideas.  In this volunteering lesson plan, students research stories of Peace Corps Volunteers and how they were able to have a positive effect in...

Students study insects. They go on an outdoor insect outing and look for insects in a variety of places--in the air, under rocks, on leaves, in water, etc. They record information about the insects they find, including habitat, weather...

Pupils explore subscription databases, directories, and search engines to find information about a native Michigan animal. They research using the Internet and develop an understanding and appreciation for the resources available.