Curated OER
How Much Water is in That Cloud?
Students participate in a demonstration about the water capacity of clouds. They work in partners to estimate how many drops of water a cottonball hold and then use an eyedropper to test their guesses.
Curated OER
Bean Bag Scavenger Hunt
Pupils look for hidden bean bags on the playground. Once all bags are found, students may hide them from each other. Each student should have the opportunity to hide and find the bean bags. While pupils are hunting, the teacher should...
Curated OER
Exploring Ecology
Students explore the basics of ecology through numerous hands-on and relevant activities. They participate in an online food chain demonstration, which explores food web dynamics. They dissect owl pellets, examine the prey's bones, and...
Curated OER
The Fungus Among Us
Students explore the basic characteristics and roles of fungi. They discuss the importance of fungi to humans. Students investigate the relationship between cell structure and function and explore the diversity and variation of...
Curated OER
Dualathon Warm-Up
Young scholars compete in a biathlon of self chosen events. After reviewing the events of a biathlon and triathlon, students perform the activities of a 3,4, or 5 minute biathlon. Results are recorded by comparing the resting and...
Curated OER
Scooter Boats
Learners use arm muscle strength to perform a partner activity. For this strength building activity, students work with a partner to create a "boat" with mats and a scooter. Partners take turns being pulled or pulling the scooter boat.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids
In this English worksheet, students read "Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Other
Azoomee: E Safety Lesson 5: Spending Time Online
In this video lesson [1:56], learners learn how to identify the benefits of a healthy balance with technology.
Other
Manitoba Department of Education: Science Safety
A basic manual on how to handle and dispose of laboratory materials safely. Includes a lesson plan on how to read a materials safety data sheet.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Above the Noise: Lesson Plan: How Do You Think Schools Should Decide on Dress Codes?
This instructional activity asks students to explore the pros and cons of dress code policies in light of the national conversation as well as their own school. In the Above the Noise video, they will hear student voices from a variety...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 1.7 Safety in the Life Sciences
Review the safety precautions while performing scientific investigations.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Rules and Laws
Lesson that helps students understand what rules and laws are. Students discuss the books David Goes to School by David Shannon and Rules and Laws by Ann-Marie Kishel, perform skits demonstrating how to follow specific school rules, and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Why Do We Need Rules?
Lesson that helps learners understand why rules are needed. Students discuss the story Know and Follow Rules by Cheri J. Meiners, compare the rules in the book to rules at home and at school, and develop a list of rules for the classroom.
Other
Kings Canyon Unified School District: Digital Citizenship Lesson [Pdf]
A lesson script to use with young scholars before viewing a 5-minute video called Faux Paw's Adventures on the Internet, and for reviewing the rules of Internet safety after watching the video. The video can be found on Youtube by...
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: Jet Stream Online School for Weather: Lightning
The National Weather Service presents this comprehensive site on lightning. Learn how lightning is created, what makes the sound of thunder, and ways to be safe during a storm. Learning lessons, frequently asked questions, and review...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Investigating School Safety and Slope
Using a 'news report' approach, students investigate the slope of various stairways on the school campus and report on wheelchair accessibility and adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act. (PowerPoint Included) An extension of...
Other
Play It Safe on the Playground: Lesson Plan
This lesson plan provides plenty of activity suggestions for reinforcing playground safety. Although this is designed for primary students, it could certainly be adapted to other grades.
Everything ESL
Safety First!
Safety issues that are crucial for new ELL students are reviewed. Fire, bicycle, water, seatbelt, food, and weather safety and 911 services are covered with links to additional supplemental materials.
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Video Calls
Video calling allows us to speak to our friends and family, and see their faces, which is especially valuable when we are unable to see them in person. It has also allowed lessons, and contact with schools, to continue during the...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Be Safe and Smart Online
This set of resources have been created in partnership with The National Deaf Children's Society. They are designed to help and support deaf young people and their parents, carers and teachers to help and remind them how to stay safe...
Other
Fayette County Schools: Frankenstein & Electric Safety
Site contains a science-based literacy activity that explains how to use electricity in a safe manner. A worksheet is provided.
Other
The Awesome Library: Technology
Awesome Library organizes carefully reviewed web resources. The Technology index explores a variety of resources such as: lesson plans, current events, integrating technology, technology items, and technology tools.
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Airport Security vs Civil Liberties [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each activity...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cybersafety
This lesson is designed to increase student awareness of the concept that there are dangers associated with Internet usage. This is a Commerce and Information Technology lesson plan. This lesson was adapted from iSafe.org and...