Many variables impact your body mass, not just diet and exercise. Scholars collect and study data about body mass to better understand the complexity of a sensitive topic. They learn about leptin deficiency, the hypothalamus, and more.

Should men be willing to work for women? Can women think as logically as men? Here is an interesting activity in which learners complete a survey regarding gender roles and then consider whether their scores reflect traditional or...

Fifth graders identify and acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. Then they identify and practice through an experiment, time management skills and why it is...

Learners determine the workings of the Braille alphabet and how people with visual impairments learn how to use it. In this Braille lesson, students study the associated vocabulary, read about Helen Keller, and complete associated...

Kids engage in a series of activities that ask them to consider differences and similarities in characteristics, both visible and invisible. With this new understanding, the class investigates the Special Olympics program and develops...

Learners create a school-wide smoking prevention campaign. In this research lesson, students combine a study of facts with a survey to create a smoking prevention campaign.

Demonstrate an ability to make informed choices about the prevention of injury with your class and others. Through class discussion, observational studies, simulation, and the creation of a handbook, high schoolers will understand the...

Students discuss the responsibilities of advancing in grade and participating in more activities. In this grade transition lesson plan, students watch a 'ball juggling' demonstration to visually identify the responsibilities they have as...

Students study binge drinking problems in the UK by discussing and reading about the problem. They investigate drinking facts, take quiz on alcohol amounts, and investigate different attitude toward drinking.

Build your learners' self-esteem with a series of lessons that focuses on their identity and observation of the world around them. Applicable to many different subjects and lessons, the resources guide kids through the process of...

Seventh graders explain their understanding of their strength and how it is helpful in a group situation. They also complete graphic organizers by writing at least four of their own personal strengths. Students write about their...

Students explore cultural perceptions regarding obesity. In this personal health lesson plan, students read case scenarios about 3 women and their health perceptions. Students discuss the women and the stereotypes associated with the...

Students explore the health crisis presented by AIDS. In this AIDS lesson plan, students find out how nations around the world are dealing with AIDS and the stigma attached to it. Students plan an implement a service...

Students participate in a class discussion "game" in order to help them determine how to take care of themselves and keep their bodies healthy, as well as develop a healthy, mature attitude.

When we have learners with behavioral or special needs in is extremely important to be able to communicate effectively with parents at home. Here you'll find an A to Z checklist for you to fill out during the week. As behaviors occur,...

Learners explore persuasive writing in advertisements. In this advertisements lesson, students evaluate tobacco advertisements for persuasion techniques. Learners then create a counter advertisement against smoking.

First graders participate in the review on the body information profile. They share why Freddie would or would not be a good student in first grade and then complete the activity sheet, "I Am a First Grader", writing things they do,...

Students respond to prompt with awareness of personal value of possessions. They list the criteria used to determine worth and value. They listen and ask questions or add comments and check their own measures of value with those the...