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Plagued by Poverty

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate the nature, causes and statistics of diseases in lesser-developed countries and explore ways in which disease impacts the global population. They write a speech regarding disease in their country and how to prevent it.
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Helping plants grow well

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the effect of water, temperature and light on plant growth. Students are asked if they remember the LAW for plants. This is Light, Air(temperature) and Water, which all plants need for growth. Students are divided...
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Sportsfolio

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research a fitness topic and use various technology tools effectively to produce a "folio" called "Sportsfolio." They collect information about a sport or activity.
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Moving and Growing

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students work with a partner to brainstorm a list of as many human body parts as possible. Using that list, they circle any one of those that are bones. They are shown a model of the human skeleton and practice locating various bones. ...
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Sound and Hearing - Internet Research

For Teachers K - 1st
Students use a website to help them recognize that sound is generated in a variety of ways and from different sources. They determine that sounds vary in tone and loudness, and learn there are different ways to describe sound.
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Circuits and Conductors

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners participate in an online lesson to explain the conductivity of different materials and the effect of changing the power source.
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Economics: Property Rights and the Rule of Law

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the economic value of property rights. In a classroom activity, "You're the Economist," they analyze actual research data from establishing land holding titles in Para, Brazil. They assess several case studies about the...
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Peace and Virtue

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss the consequences of improper actions as well as the sense of accomplishment that comes from doing the right thing and helping others. Students divide into two teams and play a game related to the story they...
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Grouping and Changing Materials

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars feel and observe different types of materials. Using the internet, they sort objects based on the materials they are made from and justify their reasons for putting it in a certain category. They identify objects that...
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Charlotte and Her Relatives Visit the Classroom: Spider Activities, Experiments and Projects

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast different spider species that they capture and maintain in the classroom for several days. They identify and research the species characteristics and living requirements then conduct an experiment on spider...
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How Healthy are You?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars determine how healthy they are. They examine health risk behaviors of adolescents and their consequences. They complete a risk factor survey and discuss why they might take risks.
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When You're Sick

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify symptoms of illness and how they can get better. In this health lesson, 2nd graders use Venn diagrams to categorize what the character of a story did to get well, and different types of symptoms.
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Feeding is Parenting

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their kid's eating habits. In this adult health lesson, students discuss ways to help their kids eat well. They read a book about positive feeding relationship and apply it at home.
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When One Beat Is Better Than Two

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create an individualized wellness plan that addresses these controllable health risk factors:obesity, high cholesterol level, high blood pressure and inactivity.
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Lead Awareness: What Everyone Needs to Know

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are provided with a general overview of the issues around lead poisoning in order to become more aware of the danger and effects it has on the human body, as well as how to treat and prevent the disease. They explore...
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Grocery Store Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the effect of healthy diets and exercise on physical and mental wellness. In this health lesson, 6th graders compare food intake to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Students evaluate levels of activity and food...
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Lesson 2: Diabetes (emphasis on Type 1 Diabetes)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate the cause, effects and prevention of the diabetes as well as the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Smoking: The Truth Unfiltered

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view a PSB "In the Mix" documentary about smoking and tobacco abuse prevention. They discuss the video, identify the physical risks and effects of smoking and analyze smoking advertisements for marketing techniques.
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Iron In! Anemia Out!

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students list the foods they have eaten in the last 3 days. In this adult health lesson, students identify iron rich foods. They plan ways to incorporate these foods in their family meals.
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Nutritional Needs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners determine caloric needs for an active person and what role nutrition plays in one's energy,  In this nutritional needs lesson, students discuss the definition of calorie and identify high calorie foods.  Learners work...
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Cooking with WIC Foods

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share ideas about how they use their WIC foods. In this adult health lesson, students discuss benefits of eating a healthy diet. They create recipes using WIC food supplies.
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5 A Day

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their family's fruits and vegetables intake. In this adult health lesson plan, students share how they prepare certain vegetables. They explain why it's important to eat a healthy diet.
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Too Much Sun, Not Much Fun

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, in groups, research the dangers of too much sun. They are to create and present posters they made showing the information of what happens when one is exposed to too much sun and how to protect your skin from the sun.
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Steroids: The Hard Truth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars view a PBS "In the Mix" video about the use of steroids. They identify health risks, consider the emotional consequences of drug abuse and discuss the legal ramifications. They also research a variety of nutritional...

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