First graders recognize that the heart muscle requires food. Students observe a Venn Diagram to identify foods that are good for them. Students provide one ingredient to make healthy heart soup.

Here is an interesting and engaging lesson on the lungs and the respiratory system. In it, fourth graders should gain a better understanding of how the lungs work and the role they play in supporting life. Some good, in-class partner...

Ninth graders participate in experiments to investigate the the effects of nicotine, caffeine, aspirin, alcohol, and sleeping pills on the heart rates of Daphina. They describe the relationships between common drugs and heart rates....

Learners read the story Happy Hearts in Manabí by Peace Corps Volunteer Kristen Mallory to consider how educating others can be a form of service. In this health education and service lesson, students read the book and...

Your first and second graders will categorize hearts, triangles, and stars, putting them in a picture graph. After the shapes are organized, they compare the number of each using the sentence frames provided. 

Give your class practice recognizing prefixes and suffixes. They combine jumping rope with the practice of recognizing words with prefixes and suffixes. The lesson aids both the heart and the brain, but make sure your class is full...

White Fang gets into the mind of a wild wolfdog as people domesticate him. The story tells of trials with violent animals and humans alike. White Fang captures readers' hearts as the pup separates from his family.

Students complete a final exercise test (cycle ergometer) that enable them to discuss their potential in each of the three events. They are introduced to the concepts of economy and efficiency in running, swimming and cycling.

In this circulation worksheet, students review the circulatory system including the structures and functions of this system. This worksheet has 5 word scramble, 4 short answer, 1 fill in the blank, and 6 true or false questions

Students conduct an experiment to test the effects of various chemicals on breathing and to practice animal dissection. They carefully dissect house crickets to identify the breathing structures and determine their rate of respiration....

In this circulatory system worksheet, students design an experiment to test the circulation of six of their friends. They select and exercise to increase circulation, take pulse and blood pressure readings from each person before and...

Young scholars explore how muscles work. In this health lesson, students identify how the blood supplies muscles with oxygen. Young scholars participate in an online activity to reinforce the concepts.

Learners work collaboratively, via the Internet, with another class/school/country, to share and analyze data. They nteract with another class to construct a reasonable explanation for the evidence they have gathered.

Pupils examine their eating habits and experience analyzing data and drawing conclusions. They construct models of the molecular backbone of saturated and unsaturated fats. In addition, they examine the labels of their food, record the...

Students identify and describe the various parts of the body therefore, practicing English vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling. They discuss the various body parts, some of the inner organs and also, their functions. Finally,...

In this health worksheet, students find the terms related to the cardiovascular system and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Students study the act of charity in Judaism. In this charity lesson plan, students read about the act of giving in the Jewish culture called tzedakah, and give gifts to others.

Young scholars investigate fun physical activities that can be done year round.  In this physical education lesson, students read the story Big News! Straight From the Heart, and list the activities written about in the story....

Students identify ways that cardiovascular fitness is achieved and maintained. In this cardiovascular health activity, students discuss what aerobic exercise is and list various activities which address cardiovascular fitness. Students...

Young scholars predict the outcome of a question and conduct a survey and record their findings on a bar graph.

Students use Valentine's Day to use figurative language in English. This is a great lesson for ESL students (who may not have much experience with this holiday), to engage in social conversation with their peers.

Learners complete activity pages in a book to demonstrate their understanding of a healthy heart.

Students review circulation and blood flow patterns from different parts of the body. They play a game using colored yarn and index cards to simulate blood flow, oxygenated blood, arteries and veins.

Students practice being kind. In this character education lesson, students identify hurtful words they have heard and then share kind words they have heard. Students discuss the impact of hurtful words.