"The purpose of this study was to examine the acceptability to students, parents and teachers of a school-based intervention that incentivised students using prizes to be more physically active (the B-Active program). Three hundred and eighty-five...

"This study examines the effects of email intrusion on work-life balance from the perspective of a Christian faith-based organisation, which has the additional dimension of espousing a ‘healthy’ balance between work and life. A survey of...

"Faith formation is a topic of considerable interest for those involved in Christian education. In this quantitative investigation, 580 students from Years Four, Six, Eight and Ten from eleven Adventist schools in Australia were surveyed to determine...

An experienced educator shares ten lessons he has learned about leadership. In summary, "The bottom line in leadership has to do with personal attitudes, beliefs, relationships, feelings and values. These are the attributes that constitute the filter...

"Sleep deprivation studies indicate that sleep is vital to emotional, physical and behavioural wellbeing. This study presents the results of a survey in which 945 students in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools responded to questions about the...

Read or print the current K-12 certification requirements online for North American Adventist educators. It includes general information on application procedures, eligibility requirements, denominational teaching certificates, endorsements (regular, specialty,...

These are memory verse audio recording that match up with the texts in the NAD Bible textbook cycle for Grades 1-4. The theme of Belonging to His Family is family. It begins with God's family in heaven, moves on to the family in Eden, and continues with stories...

This NAD recommended general high school music textbook includes dance and other genres of music that are an integral part of music history and culture. It is recommended that these topics be addressed within the context of the principles of Seventh-day Adventist...

Mis-use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs by youth is a problem today. This article reviews key findings and provides key information for Adventist educators.

This article considers the impact of alcohol and marijuana use among high school and college students, adults and youth in the church, as well as how to identify the signs of abuse vs. experimentation.

In Library Science, a core pedagogical outcome in higher education is “information literacy.” One component of this competency is the ability to evaluate information. In applying this ability to Seminary education, specifically to student academic...

It is highly recommended that all Adventist schools comply with standards outlined by the USA Federal Trade Commission's COPPA privacy policies. This website provides an introduction to COPPA, and information about how to comply for business, and what to check...

"Maryland Family Network is the state’s foremost provider of services to the early childhood care community, and creator and sustainer of parent-child programs for families raising infants and toddlers. To carry out its mission, Maryland Family...

This software provides age-appropriate instruction in keyboarding that will help young students use the computer with greater ease. Twenty-two lessons illustrate everything from proper posture and hand position, to the correct finger selection for every key...

Time may be the most important thing to give your children. Time spent with God is also vital not only to our spiritual life for for our families as well. This article addresses these and other important aspects of Time.

This article looks at the cost of child care and the responsibility to provide what is best for you child.

Often parents and teachers respond with anger when children do things that are dangerous or scary for the adult. This anger comes from the fear the parents experienced during those moments. Fear for the child's safety and well being. Children don't understand...

Children at any age need to know they are loved. They will not ask in words. We must show not just tell) our kids at all ages that we love them. This article looks at this topic and provides some resources for further reading.

This site shares brief overviews of learning and instructional theory with links to further study. TIP is a tool intended to make learning and instructional theory more accessible to educators. The database contains brief summaries of 50 major theories of...

This article lays out basic ways you can help prevent drug abuse.

This article addresses how to transition into the world of parenting without losing your marriage.

Find all the art supplies you need for Painting, Drawing Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Jewelry Making, Mosaics, Stained Glass, Crafts, and Art Resources here.

Stress is often part of our lives. Our stress can affect our children. This article explains ways to help “stress-proof” our kids.

How to minister to the kids in your neighborhood while setting boundaries.

This article discusses the importance of the home, church, and school working together for our children.

"Uncle Arthur’s bedtime stories stands as the principal and archetypal Seventh-day Adventist children’s literature text. It is heavily inscribed with distinct ideologies, which are specifically referential to Seventh-day Adventist dogma...

Click is an award-winning science magazine for kids ages 3-6. It introduces kids to animals, science, art, nature, and the environment. Free with each paid subscription comes access to bonus content on the companion web site. Play interactive games, read extra...

This manual includes the MAUC Education Code introduction, a statement of Seventh-day Adventist philosophy of education, employment philosophy for MAUC education institutions, and policies governing curriculum committee reimbursement of expenses, school budgeting...

Scroll down the page to the Education section, or select Education from the Ministries tab at the top of the page.

The Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) is a compilation of policies and provisions relating to the establishment, organization, administration, operation and maintenance of the early childhood education programs of the church. It clarifies and details...

Magazine for ages 4-7 published by the National Wildlife Federation. There is no outside advertising and the magazine has wonderful pictures, activities, and stories about nature and the natural world. The companion website has activities, games, stories and...

Ranger Rick is the publication of National Wildlife Federation aimed at lower grade students. The free website has games, activities, ecology information. If you are interested in getting Ranger Rick or Ranger Rick Jr. for your classroom call the customer...

Created for Adventist school board members in the NAD Mid-America Union Conference, this handbook includes 8 chapters titled: organization and functions, effective board membership, effective board meetings, effective leadership, financial management, curriculum...

This lesson extension on space includes E.G. White quotes and Bible texts with ideas for an individual or class project.

"The students will be able to:
- describe the flow of blood through the heart
- compare the three types of blood vessels
- identify the components of blood and their functions
- identify the main blood types

They will use the...

"This unit was designed to allow first through fourth graders the opportunity to learn more about the five food groups and the seven basic nutrients. Technology will be used for illustrations of Bible verses, display of foods in each group, research and...

Website devoted to birds. Links to lesson plans for 3-6 grade. Bird house and feeder plans. Bird checklists to help document rare birds. Migration game to help students learn the perils of migration.

"The students will study about the 5 different layers of the rainforest, the animals in each layer and will learn about food chains. The students will use the computer and complete a report (report form included) on a specific rainforest animal of their...

Roy suggests ways to increase the WOW factor in activity-based science lessons, including a NASA space art lesson for Grades K-3, and 4-12.

One billion pounds of trash is discarded daily in the United States. This startling statistic alerts young readers to the unpleasant reality of our land of mounting garbage. How it is removed, where it is taken, and what becomes of it is the timely topic of...

The USDA website about nutrition. This replaces the old food pyramid and is very vegetarian friendly. Site includes fact sheets, interactive plans, research, age appropriate information, action kits, recipes, and more.

Created and sponsored by the US Geological Survey, this site covers many topics including: Water Basics; Earth's Water; Special Topics (acid rain, water quality); Water Q&A; and Water Use. A useful site for researching topics relating to water.

Follows a Tanzanian family through the African grasslands as they count the animals they see, from one leopard to ten elephants; includes information about Tanzania and Swahili names and numbers. NAD Pathways Grade 1 selection for theme 6: Environment. A

"The function of this lesson is to engage students in activities that help them understand basic characteristics of mammals. Students will be able to differentiate between wild and tame animals, explain how to classify mammals into groups based on common...

"The children will:
- describe an insect as having three body parts and six legs
- tell how insects are different and similar
- identify six different insects
- tell how insects are helpful and harmful
- sequence the development...

"This PBL project follows up an introduction of key terms found in Unit 3 of Explore God’s World on Forces and Motion. Students have applied these terms by completing a research planner on the topic of Suspension Bridges...In this project students...

This picture book gives an introduction to the life of a robin; beautiful color photography.

This Bible text is a fresh approach to the study of the life of Christ. Designed for sixth-grade students in North America, or Cycle 2 for Grades 5-8 multigrade use, this textbook draws from a variety of sources to present the gift of God's grace - salvation....

Coming to America, considered the land of opportunity, was the dream of thousands of immigrants. America was the answer. Take a trip back in time to study the people and situations which influenced their decision to leave everything behind to come to America....

A lesson plan for a follow-up activity after teaching the five senses. Students make a popcorn booklet describing the process of making popcorn as experienced with their teacher.

"Flying WILD, a program of the Council for Environmental Education, introduces students to bird conservation through standards-based classroom activities and environmental stewardship projects. Flying WILD encourages schools to work closely with conservation...

In this complete math unit, "students will learn how to solve for area and perimeter of squares, triangles, and circles. They will apply this knowledge in the practical setting of building or redoing a home." Learning experiences include videos,...

The Journey North project seeks to engage students in global study of wildlife migration and seasonal changes. Through this interactive program, students are able to connect and collaborate with over 493,000 of their peers worldwide as together they track...

"In this unit students will discover key characteristics of the sun and planets and their position in the solar system. They will also have the opportunity to learn about astronauts and some of the 'vehicles' used for space travel. The students will use...

This site was designed to teach young and old about the wonders of birds. There are many interactive activities as well as material for teachers.

The LEGO® Digital Designer 1.6 (the Software) can be downloaded free for both PC and Mac platforms. Visit the educators page for ideas on how to stimulate creativity, and engage learners in problem-solving...

Well thought-out, hands-on activities motivate students and create a fertile environment for learning, LEGO Education (LE) combines the motivational advantages of LEGO Education sets with award-winning software and standards-based activity packs that integrate...

Interactive website for students dealing with the life and works of Leonardo DaVinci. There are content pages, interactive elements, and hands-on activities. Lesson plans invite students to explore DaVinci's world and creations and then try some of their own....

"The children will:
- Identify 5 different birds
- Describe their food, where they nest, type of beak and feet
- Name a characteristic that distinguishes birds from other living things
- Tell one way how birds help people
- Describe...

This site presents a historical overview of man's understanding of magnetism. It presents major scientists and their contributions to magnetic science. Descriptions are fairly simple and easy to understand for students. Can be used with NAD science text 'Discover...

MathMol (Mathematics and Molecules) is an introductory starting point for those interested in the field of molecular modeling. You may need to change your security settings in Java in order to access this website. Go to Java, then "Configure Java",...

"This unit is designed as a follow up to the story 'Saving the Tigers' in the 3rd grade Reading Curriculum. The students are to become acquainted with tigers and the idea of saving tigers from extinction. The activities will take place in a learning center...

"This mini-unit will give students a basic introduction to common Minnesota birds and should serve to start the students on a path toward greater knowledge in the future."

Discover the natural world and the connections that make nature work in this 16-part series for students in grades 3-6. Each episode is fifteen minutes long and consists of five distinct segments. Topics include: adaptation, coloration, natural communication,...

"This lesson is from the Life Systems strand of the Science and Technology curriculum. It focuses on an investigation of the characteristics and basic needs of living things. Of particular importance is the investigation of interaction between living...

"After studying the benefits of and reasons for maintaining good nutrition and a well-balanced diet, and after learning the function and use of the food guide pyramid, students will design their own food guide pyramid using KidPix Deluxe 3 by Broderbund."

"Student will be able to open AppleWorks, draw and paint a picture of a rainbow and label the picture with the use of the pencil."

The central educational resource on polar bears worldwide includes facts about polar bears habitat, motion, bear attacks, in zoos, myths and misconceptions, hunting seals, hibernation, bathing habits, sleep, and more.

A creative conversation between an elephant and a tiger unfolds key characteristics of each species in a puppet script that is simply delightful.

This article from the JAE special science issue discusses the most frequently asked science and religion questions which pertain to the age of the Earth. The biblical perspective, the Adventist perspective, and an understanding of the scientific data related...

"Students will set up composting sites that will allow food scraps and paper to be recycled by nature."

Taking place in the courtroom, Science Court teaches students about work and simple machines. The program contains animated video clips with hands-on activities.

Website of Discovery Channel's science fair information. Includes ideas, links and books, organizer for teachers, Discovery's Young Scientist Challenge and much more. Helpful place to begin looking for science fair information.

"Students will be given the opportunity to expand their knowledge of science through the use of a hands-on project. Students will use the scientific method in exploring an area of science that interests them. They will research their topic, conduct experiments,...

"This unit will introduce the students to the steps in the scientific method. The steps are as follows:
- State a question
- Research the question
- Form a hypothesis
- Design an experiment or test of the hypothesis with a constant...

"This is a problem-based project in which students will learn to use the food pyramid in addition to other nutrition sources to plan balanced menus for a week. In addition they will prepare one meal, design a setting to display that meal and photograph...

This unit presents facts about some wild animals of North America. Provision is made for the student to explore the lifestyle of those animals not referred to in this unit. Students will discover that God created many animals. They will also learn about the...

In this TEACH journal book review, Leo looks at Richard Dawkin's book, The God Delusion. Dawkins offers four key arguments against religion: it's infantile; it's irrational; God can't be proved to exist; and religion produces violence. Leo responds...

In this WebQuest, "take a look at the Protestant Reformation through the eyes of these different individuals: Martin Luther, Pope Leo X, King Henry VIII, John Calvin." You will then create a multi-media presentation comparing and contrasting each...

"During the course of this activity, you will become an expert on ONE of the many, many volcanoes. You will write a 2-3 page informational paper about a volcano of your choice. You will also create a multi-media presentation to highlight your chosen volcano."...