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Hoop ball: Students must move very quickly to try to get three balls in their hoop. This game can be played by grades one through four and may be played by large groups (30–50). This game requires students to use problem solving skills while getting a great workout.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Healthful Living); By JoAnne Harrell.

Zigzag jump rope relay: Students participate in a jump rope relay race.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Healthful Living); By Wilhelmina Cartwright.

Team teaching: Also known as co-teaching or collaborative teaching, team teaching is an instructional strategy used across subject areas primarily in middle grades in a variety of methods. Teams are typically composed of between two and four teachers...; Format: article; By Heather Coffey.

Telephone numbers of the stars: Students will read number notation, use cooperative learning, develop coordination skills and put musical phrases together by playing the song "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" on xylophones.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Music Education); By Patricia H. Taylor.

War on the Outer Banks: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 3.2; Article describes action along the coast of North Carolina during the Burnside Expedition, 1862.; Format: article

Alcohol and other drugs: This lesson addresses the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs on a young person's body. It also covers the primary reasons why students try illicit drugs.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance); By Tina Hartig.

Walking pathways: Second PE lesson in school experience of Kindergartener. Students explore walking movement and pathways.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Healthful Living); By Bozena Mielczak.

Tour the United States via HyperStudio Stacks: Students will combine classroom, library time, and computer lab time to research and construct knowledge about 49 U.S. states. (Students will not research their home state.) Students will use their new research knowledge and the resources provided to construct a HyperStudio stack on their assigned state.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Social Studies); By Karl Schaefer.

Rolling a ball: More than a Physical Education lesson plan! The main focus of this manipulative activities lesson is rolling a ball. Students will roll other objects and practice rolling themselves. Additionally, you will find many ideas for structuring and managing a PE class.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 ); By Bozena Mielczak.

Sex under the influence: The use of alcohol and other drugs increases the risk for unplanned, unprotected sex. This action exposes young people to HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy. The lesson engages students in the decision-making process regarding risk and checks their understanding of behaviors that put them at risk.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Healthful Living); By Kathy Crumpler.

Comparative anatomy: A continuum: In groups, students will design a presentation that will trace the development of an organ system through the major phyla of the animal kingdom looking for the relationships between structure and function by documenting adaptations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development, Information Skills, and Science); By Joan Warner and Melissa Thibault.

Dribbling a ball with a hand: After this lesson, student should be aware of 4 critical components of dribbling a ball (on the side, no higher than waist, pushing the ball down, and looking up) and be able to dribble a ball applying at least 3 of them.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Healthful Living); By Bozena Mielczak.

The secret cultural institution in your school: The school library: A variety of best practices and imaginative ideas that the school librarian can use to create an environment where students fuse together required learning with learning that is driven by individual interest.; By Kim Campbell.

Resources on the web

Crystal meth: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the drug crystal methamphetamine may cause permanent birth defects. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 7 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

New Horizons: Sponsored by New Horizons, this site offers the educator a wealth of information about education, students, and research. The site is retired, but can still be accessed and serached. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: New Horizons for Learning - The Building

North Carolina Rail-Trails: Save the old railroads? Why? Find out all about the preservation of North Carolina's rail system for greenbelts, infrastructure, conservation, tourism, transportation, and recreation. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: North Carolina Rail-Trails

North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service: Find a host of information about volunteering in North Carolina and state-supported initiatives that foster an ethic of service in North Carolina for citizens of all ages. Details on Americorps, Learn and Serve, NC's Mentoring Partnership, NC's Promise, and... (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service

AllPsych Online: A wealth of information pertaining to various aspects of psychology. Includes online texts, reference sources, disorder information, quizzes, journal articles, games, and puzzles. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: AllPsych