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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Studies: How Much Postage?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars discover the reasons behind the increase cost of mail postage. Visiting provided Websites, they investigate the history of stamps and how rates became based on weight. To conclude, students brainstorm reasons for the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Charlotte's Web" - Transfer of Learning Across the Curriculum: From Literature to Science

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research and write about the parts of a spider's body using educational software. They draw spiders using computer software.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Insects A-Z!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the Internet and other resources to find insect common names that begin with each letter of the alphabet. They write a brief description of each insect, focusing on what the insect eats and where the insect lives.
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Lesson Plan
Cyberbee

Cyberbee: Election Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These Election Lessons contain a variety of activities to use in your classroom, including a history of campaign buttons. Many of the links use primary sources from the Library of Congress.
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Handout
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Garden Lesson Plans: Reading Plants: Vocabulary [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 5th
A one-page glossary of words that might be used by elementary students when learning about plants and their habitats.