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All Star Fitness
High schoolers examine the principles of living a healthy life and establish their own goals that will lead to a healthier lifestyle. For this fitness lesson students keep records of their goals.
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Litter
Learners discuss and research litter and write an anti litter poem. In this litter lesson plan, students also discuss what they can do to stop litter.
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Model Storage Facility
Students design a storage facility that can withstand extreme wind loads. In this physics instructional activity, students decide how to build their facility considering budget constraints. They evaluate their design and present it to...
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Breaking News English: Study Doubts Aromatherapy's Effects
For this English worksheet, students read "Study Doubts Aromatherapy's Effects," and then respond to 2 graphic organizers, 47 fill in the blanks, 7 short answers, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Forests for People
Students devise and conduct a survey at their school to discover what the students like to do in forests. They then plot the results in a line-graph. Students research the various things threatening forest life.
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English Exercises: Present Continuous-Advanced
In this present continuous learning exercise, students read about the usage of present continuous, then correctly fill in blanks in sentences. Links to additional resources and audio are included.
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Diabetes
Students use maps, phone books and newspapers to determine how much health information and health services exist within their home, school and community regarding Type 2 Diabetes. Students review the available information.
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Protecting the Herd
Students simulate the spread of a fictitious disease using an internet-based simulation. In this biology lesson, students predict the factors that could affect epidemic. They investigate these prediction using computer simulation.
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Flight Home Lesson Plan 3
Students examine photographs of twentieth-century aircraft from the National Air and Space Museum. They compare aircraft wings, fuselages, and engines to investigate different approaches to aircraft design.
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Electromagnetic Induction
Students are introduced to the topic of electromagnetic induction. In groups, they describe ways in which the magnetic flux can change and discuss emf and current. They use different scientists laws and apply it to various scenerios in a...
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Introduction to Yoga
Learners are introduced to yoga for fitness and relaxation. Over the course of the lesson, students practice various yoga poses and relaxation methods. They complete two minute yoga stations after all of the poses have been demonstrated.
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Endocrine System
In this endocrine system worksheet, learners match the correct gland found in the endocrine system to its hormone and target cell(s). They also describe the actions of each gland and hormone combined together.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Plan on Buy Nothing Day
In this ESL holiday lesson worksheet, students read a passage about Buy Nothing Day, then complete a variety of comprehension and vocabulary activities.
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Kansas State Univ.: Stressed Out Over Studying Tests?
This site gives a very detailed summary of dealing with stress while studying and taking tests. Sections define the problems as well as the solutions - how we have gotten ourselves all stressed out; how does stress affect grades; what...
PBS
Pbs.org: Education: 5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Like Yourself Again
Teaching during a pandemic has undoubtedly been stressful, and it has left many teachers feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. For many teachers, these feelings have led to burnout and compassion fatigue, and for others the...
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Kids Health: The Story on Stress
It is highly probable that you've heard someone say he is "stressed out." What does that mean? Exactly what is stress and how does it affect us? Read more about the causes of stress, what it does to us, and how to reduce stress.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Stress Exerted on the Body by Different Running Shoes
Read the passage Comparing the stress exerted on the body by different running shoes and complete the five-question quiz.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Feelin' Frazzled?
Find ten tips to help you reduce stress and to feel better emotionally and physically. The tips on this website, which include "Fuel up," "Have fun with friends," and "Take time to chill," will help "Keep you cool, calm, and collected."
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Nbc Learn: Stress Less: Calming Strategies
Have you ever felt stressed, angry or frustrated? Have you had a hard time managing those emotions? Chances are, you have and so have your children. In this video produced by the Parent Toolkit, you'll find strategies to help you and...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Perfect Pacifier
A new study has found that a mother's arms are incredibly effective at reducing the physical symptoms of stress in crying babies. This article reports on the study and its implications. Includes a brief video. [1:56]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Cannibalism in the Animal Kingdom
Until recently, scientists thought cannibalism was a rare response to starvation or other extreme stress. Well-known cannibals like the praying mantis and black widow were considered bizarre exceptions. But now, we know they more or less...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Asu: Compass for Courage
COMPASS uses collaborative game-based learning to teach youth research-backed strategies to manage worries, solve problems, build relationships, and face stressful situations with confidence. This six-lesson plan has shown to improve...
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True Careers: Career Articles
Are you looking for career related articles? The True Careers site provides a career article section to allow you to explore current career topics.
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Nys Society of Medical Massage Therapists
This site is part of the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, the oldest organization of professional massage therapists in the US. This page gives information about what to look for in a massage therapist, and a link to...