Students access prior knowledge of the five senses and relate to students with disabilities. In this people with disabilities lesson, students research and use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast famous people and their...

High Schoolers participate in a class discussion on the ethical issues faced in the health care industry today. In groups, they develop their own definition of bioethics and role play the role of one of the various types of members of...

Eighth graders develop a healthy menu for the coming week using Palm technology to develop healthy eating habits. They develop a spreadsheet for the seven days and for each menu using the Palm.

Students explore the concept of synergy. In this peace and tolerance lesson, students read sections of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Covey and then discuss how Gandhi and King mastered the art of synergy. Students then...

Students explore communication by using non-verbal cues. In this body language instructional activity, students utilize blindfolds to communicate with classmates through words only, then use only physical actions to communicate and...

Students practice skills of physical fitness to prepare for The Presidential Physical Fitness Test. They practice daily using specific exercises like curl ups and the one mile run/walk. The lesson allows students to project a profile...

Students use the information they were able to discover from elders and community members as a basis for their study of ows. This instructional activity leads to a time of sharing with the elders and community members who provided...

Generate ideas about the most scientifically sound ways to prepare foods safely and efficiently during the summer season. Learners will use the GED Connection Science Workbook, so they can practice the skills needed to prepare for the...

Seventh graders study deck tennis. For this lesson that can be adapted to teach movement, passing and positioning in any sport, 7th graders toss and catch a rubber ring, students of varying abuilities will be able to participate in this...

Encourage self-awareness with a activity that challenges scholars to identify feelings—happy, sad, mad, and scared. Using a feelings thermometer, similar to that of a bar graph, pupils discuss how they would feel in specific scenarios...

Sixth graders present a Greek festival. In this Greek festival instructional activity, 6th graders experience many facets of an ancient Greek festival. Students in sixth grade present the Greek festival to second grade students.

Students explore environmental safety by reading assigned text in class. In this fires lesson plan, students discuss the benefits and negative aspects of lighting a fire near a campground. Students list other ways to avoid leaving an...

Eleventh graders explore, examine and study the impact of personal decisions on the safety and health of self and others. They assess how to evaluate individual coping skills to manage life-changing events. Each student defines and...

Students explore the human body by participating in physical activities. In this physical education lesson plan, students demonstrate their physical prowess and motor skills by performing tasks such as climbing and rope tying. Students...

Second graders discover the needs of their body by trying different types of aerobic exercise.  In this physical education lesson, 2nd graders analyze The Busy Body Book by glancing at the pictures inside and predicting what the...

Students, in groups, search the Internet for evidence to support the idea about a relationship between physical activities, health and well being. They create a flyer or newsletter for a campaign to recruit students to the runner's club...

Young scholars yell out their farm animal noise while being blind folded and have to find their animal group. For this group activity lesson plan, students learn how to work together to achieve a common goal.

Eighth graders practice utilizing motor skills by participating in different sports activities.  In this physical education lesson plan, 8th graders participate in racquetball, shuttle cock, and baseball style activities in order to...

Pupils study the connection between food spoilage and temperature control. They determine the difference between expiration, sell-by, and use by date on food. They investigate food safety practices to look for when food shopping.

Students identify components of good weight management program, distinguish between fad diet and healthy eating plan, identify resources available for health and weight control information, and develop personalized weight management...

Students identify the risks of spoilage and pathogens in fresh milk. They investigate the farmer's role in keeping milk safe to drink and identify safety procedures used in dairy farming.

Students examine hiking preparation.  In this hiking instructional activity students plan and pack a bag for a day hike, explore wildlife safety, and investigate the teamwork involved in a group hike.

Young scholars investigate skipping and sliding. In this movement lesson, students practice skipping and sliding while holding colored chalk marking the wall mixing the colors to make different colors.

Seventh graders explore physical fitness by performing Tae Bo.  In this physical education instructional activity, 7th graders practice using mixed martial arts techniques by completing a Tae Bo fitness exercise in class. ...