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Hopping
Students practice hopping. In this physical education instructional activity, students discuss safety rules and respect for others while exercising. They practice how to hop and play Hop Freeze Tag.
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Lessons in Learning
Students share their opinions about public education by responding to one-question interviews. After reading an article, they discover new recommendations for the No Child Left Behind Act. They prepare a three-part reader response to...
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Bowl of Milk
Students analyze mixed messages about sexual behavior. In this sex education activity, students use a milk bowl and food coloring to identify the mixed messages about sexual behavior. Students discuss the mixed messages for the topic and...
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Learning with Technology and Literature
Students practice their reading comprehension by utilizing computers. In this education technology lesson, students utilize a drawing program such as Microsoft Paint to draw pictures based upon the story they read, The Very Quiet...
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Sound: Are All Sounds Loud?
First graders explore physics by utilizing education software. In this sound properties lesson, 1st graders discuss the different sounds associated with different materials and perform an object dropping experiment in class. Students...
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Consumer Product Testing
Eighth graders watch segments of CBS's Street Cents and discuss approaches used on the program. They create standards for various items and learn why they are important to have. They test different fabrics to explore clothing standards.
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Bean Bag Challenge
Students explore the human body by participating in a physical education activity. In this bean bag instructional activity, students identify the hand eye coordination skills necessary to throw and catch a bean bag with a partner....
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Assistive Technology
Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the use of technology in order to help students with special needs. They take part in a instructional activity that is designed to help a specific student with an...
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Mathematics Test Book 2 for Grade 4
In this mathematics test book 2 for grade 4 worksheet, 4th graders answer nine questions in standardized test format about measurement, subtraction and number patterns.
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Class of 2000 - Student Loans
Students determine how they will finance their postsecondary education. In this student loan lesson, students create spreadsheets that help them budget their first year of college. Students identify methods to fund the budgets and...
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Oh Panther
Learners play a game that replicates the balance of prey and predators in an ecosystem. In this physical education lesson plan, students follow the instructions to play "Oh Panther!" Learners collect data regarding the game and discuss...
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Quick Quiz - Ready for 5.10
In this math worksheet, 6th graders take a quiz on writing standard forms of numbers. Students answer 2 math problems with multiple choice answers.
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Spark Activity: VIP Tag
Students play VIP tag. In this physical education lesson, students practice their cardiovascular endurance and agility as they follow the provided directions to play VIP tag.
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Golf Station Lesson
Students explore physical education by participating in a sport with their classmates. For this golf swinging lesson, students discuss the different golf clubs and their specific uses. Students participate in a golf station game in which...
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Coordination and Flexibility
Students practice controlling their motion and reflexes by participating in different motor skill activities. In this physical education lesson, students utilize bean bags and hula hoops to help create flexibility and coordination in...
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Survivors
Students practice locomotor skills. In this physical education lesson, students practice eight different skills - walk, run, leap, jump, hop, gallop, slide, and skip. They answer a social studies question and then complete the skill.
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Sports and Exercise Activity
Eighth graders practice utilizing motor skills by participating in different sports activities. In this physical education lesson, 8th graders participate in racquetball, shuttle cock, and baseball style activities in order to...
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Engineering in Sports
Learners explore physical education by completing a quiz in class. In this engineering lesson, students identify different ways engineering has made sports safer such as stronger padding and helmets, stronger equipment and smarter...
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SeaWorld: Education, Entertainment, or Exploitation?
Students discuss SeaWorld, research marine animal biology, investigate one animal currently collected by SeaWorld, and decide whether they oppose or support SeaWorld's collection policy. Students then gather information relating to...
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Music Education, The Blues
This lesson examines both the content and form of lyrics in blues songs. In addition to highlighting the basic musical form of a blues song, it also addresses the use of floating verses in blues music, both within the context of the...
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The Blues . Music Education
In this activity students will learn about finding the blues in a variety of musical styles. They will investigate instances of the blues form heard in mainstream pop music, along with exploring the musical styles of two new artists who...
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The Blues . Music Education
What ultimately influences a musician's creations? Is it the time in which he/she lives, his/her personal experiences, the music of the time and previous times, or the image the artist hopes to convey? This lesson explores these...
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The Right to Education for California's Minorities and Immigrants
Students examine the elements of various court cases and how state and federal laws affect them. They participate in a series of mock trials to gain a better understanding of the issues involved.
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Educate Yourself About Food Borne Illness
High schoolers explore the rules to food safety and how to keep foods from growing bacteria. In this food illness lesson students view a demonstration about bacteria complete a food safety test online.