Mr. Nussbaum
Money
Young readers test their comprehension skills with an interactive practice. Pupils read a brief informational text about money then answer five questions. A detailed page appears at the end to showcase participants' work.
NASA
Nasa: Robin Whirlybird on Her Rotorcraft Adventures
Read (or listen to) the illustrated story of Robin, who goes to work with her mother who works at a rotorcraft research center. Includes many interactive supplemental activities.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Endangered Animals of the Americas
Discover animals that are endangered. Students will work on the power of persuasion to address endangered species throughout the American continents.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Top 5 Amazing Space Discoveries
Read about some of the most important space discoveries in recent times.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: One of Pluto's Tiny Moons Finally Revealed
A look at an image of one of Pluto's many moons.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week
This site includes learning resources and activities for Earth Science Week 2016. The goal of the week is to "engage young people and others in exploring geoheritage throughout the Earth systems, including the geosphere, hydrosphere,...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: February Is Black History Month
Article reports on the origins of Black History Month. Includes video.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Civic Ideals and Practices
A learning module on why we have rules. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will examine their values and how they express them,...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Community History
A learning module on community history. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn the difference between cause and effect, how...
The White House
The White House: History and Grounds: Camp David
Overview of the tranquil presidential retreat grounds, known as Camp David, where foreign dignitaries are hosted as they meet with U.S. officials.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Cloud, Rain, and Fog
During these three days of lessons, 2nd graders will learn about weather from the nonfiction text by asking questions, and focusing on the text features of the book.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Tonight's Homework Watch Cartoons
Students will make observations about different types of advertisements. Students will watch distinguish the types of advertisements shown during commercial breaks associated with their cartoons and the news.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Reading Fluency
This lesson engages students in reading fluency practice. Teachers will modeling auditorily, use timed self-assessments, and ensure partners give feedback to motivate the students.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Art and Culture
Students will study the elements of art and learn how culture, families, environment, and experiences often influence what is depicted in art. Students will study African masks and pop culture art from numerous cultures. To...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Show and Teach
This lesson plan engages students in classmates sharing their talents. Students will communicate information about their talent and then teach their classmates.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Food Pyramid
This four-part lesson plan engages students in oral, written, and artistic tasks as they learn about the Food Pyramid. Students will learn the importance of eating a healthy diet.
Tufts University
Tufts University: Novel Engineering: Books
This collection of classroom books shows how students can identify engineering problems in a novel. Each book is accompanied by a plot synopsis, problems students have noted, and solutions they have come up with and built in their...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Five Animals That Have Inspired Technology
Read about the influence five animals--kingfishers, whales, geckos, dogs and sharks--have had on modern technology.
Other
New York Public Library: The Picture Collection
This online resource offers historical photographs and illustrations on a wide variety of topics.
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Museum of History and Culture: Teaching With Photographs
"Teaching with Photographs" includes images from the Virginia Historical Society's collection. The images are organized into several themes which allows this source to be used by younger and older grades. Resources for teachers are...
Utah Education Network
Uen: What's the Weather?
In this lesson plan, daily weather observations are recorded and then summarized at the end of the week.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: We the Digital Citizens
[Free Registration/Login Required] For this lesson, 2nd graders explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible, and respectful...
Code.org
Code.org: Cs Fundamentals: End of Course Project
This lesson provides students with space to create a project of their own design, using a step-by-step process that requires planning but also allows for broad creativity.
Other
Centervention: Body Language Activities Using Telephone Game
In this activity, students will play the game of "Telephone" in two different ways. Students will first play "Telephone" with the traditional version of the the game and then only communicate via their body language.