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Red Means Danger
Students describe some common pests. They study three levels of pest control from the IPM pyramid.
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Green Light Eating
First graders categorize food according to the health value. They write down their favorite foods and discuss whether or not they fit into a healthy diet. Students place their foods on a stop light, indicating which foods are best for...
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State v. Hershberger
Young scholars examine citizen rights and protections. In this Minnesota courts lesson plan, students examine primary documents from State v. Hershberger and discuss the implications of the decision.
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Scooter Pathways
Pupils travel different pathways on scooters - with a partner. The partner is evaluating whether or not the person on the scooter is moving in the correct pathway.
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Snow Science
Students investigate how efficient different substances are at melting snow. Students collect and analysis data.
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Reading Our Neighborhood
Young scholars explore their environment and what they can read. In this instructional activity about signs, letters, and pictures in the neighborhood, students will observe what they see around them. Young scholars walk around and take...
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Earth Day-Conservation Walk/Ride
Students explore the relationship between conservation of our resources and the use of other modes of transportation (walking, biking and roller blading). They show respect for their environment by picking up garbage in the area. They...
Other
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Bicycles
A very extensive site from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that deals with all aspects of bicycle safety. Click on the menu under Useful Information to find activities and materials for kids, information for parents,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Traffic Lights
Students learn about traffic lights and their importance in maintaining public safety and order. Using a Parallax Basic Stamp 2 microcontroller, students work in teams on the engineering challenge to build a traffic light with a specific...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Sidewalk Safety
Role-play safe behaviors related to traffic, streets and roadsigns, and learn how to stay safe when walking on sidewalks. Recite a traffic safety rhyme, and practice crossing streets safely. Related episode: D.W. Rides Again
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Bmw: Safe on the Streets
The BMW Group offers interactive, fun, easy-to-use resources for teachers, parents, and students to help find ways to keep safe on the streets. Provides safety tips, activities, and quizzes that help you learn to be safe whether you are...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Staying Safe Online (K 2)
Students understand that they should stay safe online by choosing websites that are good for them to visit, and avoiding sites that are not appropriate for them. They learn about the similarities of staying safe in the real world and...