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Community Treasures (Rivers and Trees): An Integrated Curriculum Unit
Third graders demonstrate an understanding of geography and its effects on lifestyles and culture. Then they apply basic economic terms and principles
and identify the United States government and history. Students also identify and...
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1920s Images and Ideals PowerPoint Project
Learners explore Teaching the American Twenties, noting fashion, life styles, Hollywood, key authors, key people, and key events. They explore the sites and note what they can identify from the time period for this collection. They write...
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Culture Collage
Young scholars investigate their cultural heritage and make observations on how much influence their past has on their current values and lifestyle. They brainstorm a list of things that represent a certain country or cultural heritage...
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Decisions Today for a Healthy Tomorrow
Students explore a variety of factors that affect the health of the bone, muscle, and skin systems. Healthy lifestyle recommendations which include behaviors over which we have control are explored in this lesson.
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Back From the Future
Students pose as archaeologists, famous for their scholarly excavations, writing, and lectures about ancient cultures and are invited back to the 20thy century from the year 3000 to explore an archaeological sit, their classroom.
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All Star Fitness
Students examine the principles of living a healthy life and establish their own goals that will lead to a healthier lifestyle. In this fitness lesson students keep records of their goals.
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Lifestyle Survey
In this lifestyle worksheet, students match lifestyle vocabulary words to pictures and fill out a survey for their peers. Students complete 15 matches and interview 5 people for the survey.
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Making a Mola
Sixth graders explore the term mola. For this social studies lesson, 6th graders create a visual representation of a mola. Additionally, students design their own mola to include important parts of their lifestyle.
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Living the "Good" Life
Students examine quality of life. Students will explore resources that prompt discussion and reflection concerning the purpose, meaning and quality of living their lives.
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Continents And Islands
Learners engage in a literature study in order to address the concept of exploring the culture of Puerto Rico. The instructional activity looks at the culture through the eyes of two children. This helps students to connect to the...
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First Nations: Analysing Sources
Ninth graders examine the lifestyle and culture of First Nations people. They investigate and analyze primary and secondary source documents.
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Moving Toward Modern America (1919-1929)
Eighth graders study the politics and culture of the 1920's and write a report about some aspect of that era. They also create a Power Point presentation based on the 1920's lifestyle.
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What's Happening to Your Body
Students list the types of biological development that occur during adolescence and the nutritional, physical, and mental needs that support that development. They describe careers in the field of adolescent health.
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Mind your Manners Guys on your First Date
Students read an article that outlines the things one should not do when eating out on a first date. In this lesson, students complete several activities to reinforce comprehension of the article, including a vocabulary assignment, a...
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Into the Future
Fourth graders investigate how new inventions and technology change how we live.
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Application
Pupils apply and generalize data, and prepare and present an oral presentation with a visual aid.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: I Forgot My Phone
Are we living in a world forever transformed by our use of smartphones? Before you make a decision, take a look at this documentary by Charlene deGuzman and see if this is similar to your daily experiences. [2:11]
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids Environment Kids Health: Healthy Living
Learn five easy steps to be healthy and live a healthy life.
Other
Jiskha: Persuasive Techniques
Short definitions of techniques that persuade: bandwagon, glittering generality, and more.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: High Blood Pressure
This article presents information about high blood pressure. The article is medium size in length, provides great information on the subject, and has two charts that relate to the subject.
Other
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Cdc): Bam! Body and Mind
Multiple teacher resources are provided to help students make healthier lifestyle choices.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Factors That Influence Life Activities
The teacher will begin the instructional activity by asking the question, "What behaviors do you have that affect your lifestyle in a positive way?" Allow students to respond. Then ask, "What behaviors do you have that affect your...
Other
Northwestern Mutual: Longevity Game
This game gives you a peek into your future by identifying the factors that can lead to a healthier, more productive life. Through the game, you gain insight into your daily lifestyle-plus receive tips on how you can make some positive...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Responsibilities of the Teen Parent
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the consequences of teen pregnancy and the life changes that follow that choice. Students have opportunities to work in groups to determine daily schedules and reflect on...