Explore the influence social activism can have on important issues, and create a class full of young citizen activists. This plan calls for learners to participate in a whole class discussion and brainstorm about ways to effectively...

This is a nice idea for high school high schoolers to organize and present a Health and Wellness Fair at a local elementary school. It looks like it would take a lot of organization, but would certainly build community relationships....

Students read a story called School Lunches Get More Healthful and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events school lunch lesson plan, student respond to literature by answering questions, recalling...

Students examine the issue of childhood obesity. In this current events lesson, students explore the personal health issue as they discuss balanced diets, food diaries, and the 2012 London Olympics. Suggestions for classroom activities...

Students explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events activity, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in life.

Students identify why the Hopi tribe practiced running as it relates to health, delivering messages, defeating other tribes, and for ceremonial events. In this social studies lesson plan, students use maps to identify latitude and...

Learners examine the impact of Guinea Worm Disease. In this world issues lesson, students take on the roles of Peace Corps Volunteers. Learners will apply their knowledge of the Guinea worm life cycle to create a plan for eradicating the...

The idea of having a Healthy Heart Night at your school is a fabulous thought. Here are a few ideas that detail was done at one elementary school. It would take a lot of organizing to make it happen, but seems well worth the effort. This...

An article from the New York Times, 2010, titled "Phys Ed: Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter?" is the springboard for the six short-answer questions posed by The Learning Network. Have your class read the article, answer the questions, and...

Students explore the implications of the avian flu. For this personal health lesson, students listen to a lecture about the avian flu, its history, and how it spreads.

It's one thing to prevent yourself from becoming a bully, but how do you convince others to follow suit? Take the first step in creating a better world with a public speaking lesson that prompts learners to write and present persuasive...

Seventh graders read articles about the Blue Zones, life expectancy and healthy and unhealthy habits of people around the world.  In this Current Events lesson, 7th graders participate in class discussion of key terms and concepts...

Scholars read articles and have a class discussion on California's efforts to fight obesity. They will read and discuss the effects of sugar on the body and the soda tax that is being proposed in California.

Are there factors that put some individuals at a higher risk for drug addiction than others? Learn more about the risk factors that may make some people more susceptible to addiction, as well as protective factors that help prevent...

Students identify types of abusive behaviors that occur in abusive relationships. They comprehend what abusive relationships are. They define elder abuse and neglect.

Students at school create safety coloring books for the younger students in the school. They design at least one page that is appropriate for Kindergarten and 1st grade students, 2nd and 3rd grade students, and 4th and 5th grade students...

Students examine the concept of body image. For this current events lesson, students research selected websites for information about fashion models, plastic surgery, and advertising. Students share and discuss their findings.

Seventh graders investigate overeating and personal health by researching obesity facts. In this healthy eating instructional activity, 7th graders research the Internet for facts about youth obesity and the causes of ailments such as...

Learners read a story called Mayor Puts City on Diet to Lose a Million Pounds and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current event Lose a Million Pounds lesson plan, students respond to literature by...

Students react to a series of statements about sodas, then read a news article about the addition of vitamins to sodas to increase sales. In this nutrition and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion...

Students read a story called Computer Program Tracks Lunch Choices and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events literacy lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling...

Students identify and explore how to set goals for their individual fitness tests, as well as to practice a positive work ethic towards completing those goals. They identify what the Presidential and National test scores are for their...

Students explore their role as food preparation specialists in the prevention of foodborne illness.

Third graders conduct Internet research for anti-smoking websites. After critically evaluating websites and collecting information, 3rd graders create their own public service announcements using iMovie. Project is completed with a...