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Downhill Skiing: Past, Present, and Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the history of Olympic downhill skiing to gather information on names, dates, winning times, and the native country of Olympic downhill medal winners.
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Sometimes and All the Time Foods

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize a wide variety of fruit and have a greater understanding about the importance of fruit in their diet, and determine that some fruits' skins are edible and others are not.
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How Quickly Disease Spreads

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate how quickly disease spreads and the importance of protective measures with communicable diseases. They examine past epidemics such as the Bubonic Plague and make predictions about future epidemics.They compare and...
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A Tree is a Friend

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the value of trees in our society.  For this ecosystem instructional activity, 5th graders read the book, A Tree is Nice, and discuss with classmates how trees are essential to our existence due to creating...
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Nutrition for Kids...and Astronauts

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in grades 2 and 5, cooperate to create a PowerPoint presentation about nutrition and food. They have a feast culminating the project and invite parents.
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Health and Wellness

For Teachers K
Students exercise without being in a big group. They have freedom of movement, learn particular body part at same time promote health, and enjoy exercising at a early age.
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Personal Medical History

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students record their personal medical history. For this medical history activity, students practice completing a medical history form. Students write with a purpose in this lesson.
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Ecstasy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a PSB "In the Mix" video about the effects and abuse of the drug Esctasy. They participate in a class discussion, identify the body's reaction to Ecstasy, investigate the laws surrounding drup possession and use and...
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New York City Water Quality Assessment Project

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars investigate the chemistry of water and how its molecular structure supports life through its biochemcial, physical, and environmental roles. They investigate the quality of water as it interacts with the environment. ...