Fifth graders explore genetic traits. In this genetic traits lesson, 5th graders discover how traits are passed from parent to offspring while examining plants. Students problem solve real world applications.

Students use the internet to research the causes, effects and how AIDS is transmitted from person to person. In groups, they discover why women are more suseptiable to the disease. To end the lesson plan, they are introduced to the...

Students examine calories for the human body. In this calorie lesson, students explore the energy expenditures needed for different types of activities and how many calories are needed to support daily functions.

Learners examine healthy diet. In this health lesson plan, students use Online resources and provided web links to research the effects of diet on the body.

Students identify base words to decipher new vocabulary. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students complete a graphic organizer while reading about food and nutrition. Students discuss simple and complex endings when using words. 

Students examine the following topics: geography and culture, types of foods, cooking utensils, and cooking techniques used. They present in groups, then prepare ethnic food products.

Students identify poor eating habits and create a plan to overcome them. In this eating habits lesson, students identify four eating habits they have and research the implications of poor eating habits. Students find healthy alternatives...

Students identify and research the aspects of a healthy lifestyle and create a Health Fair with the information. In this healthy living lesson, students research a topic about healthy living. Students then create a health fair using...

Second graders explore Earth science by participating in a nature observation activity. In this four seasons lesson, 2nd graders identify the four seasons on Earth and the weather patterns they are known for. Students read several books...

Learners create their own definition of life. They identify the eight characteristics of life in organisms. They compare and contrast the characteristics of living and nonliving things.

Pupils read a short story about visiting a dentist. Then they use toothbrushes in order to demonstrate the correct way to brush teeth. Students use the internet to investigate how some foods are healthier for teeth than others. Then they...

Students study about the different parts of their body and the names of bones as well. They gain an understanding of the function about the parts. Students follow along as the teacher guides them and points out various parts and their...

In this grammar worksheet, learners read fourteen sentences and find the spelling mistakes in each one. Students correct each spelling mistake found.

Students identify the differences between fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition lesson, students identify the properties of fruits and vegetables and group various fruits and vegetables into categories.

In this journal prompts for November worksheet, students cut the cards (there are three on a page) then use one for each day in November as a prompt for journal writing.

Students explore human anatomy by participating in hands-on activities. In this digestive system lesson, students read the book It All Began With a Bean and discuss the process of food digestion in our body. Students utilize soda...

Students examine the nutrient makeup in fertilizers.  In this plant nutrient lesson plan students see the effects of common fertilizers on plants.

Students describe the characteristics of algae. In this biology instructional activity, students perform a series of experiment to explore algae. They investigate the basic things algae need to survive.

Tenth graders study the diversity of life in the world. They classify and sketch organisms into the 6 kingdoms.

Young scholars play a computer game where they help deliver fruit that is on a plane to families. In this fruit food group lesson plan, students use the arrows to manipulate the plane. It gets more challenging as the plane goes faster.

Students use an online website to select foods and put them onto a plate to see if they have made healthy and balanced meals. In this healthy meals lesson plan, students review the food pyramid before this activity.

Students are introduced to and practice with the letter "A" in beginning short sound words through various experiences involving many of their senses. They interact with flash cards that contain the letter "A" sound including animals,...

Second graders classify foods using the food pyramid and write about the foods they eat. They distinguish between healthy and junk food and make healthy choices for their meals. They listen to the story "No Peas for Nellie" and discuss...

Learners are given paper plates and pictures of food. They are to glue the foods they would eat that would make a balanced meal.