Curated OER
Comic Strips
Second graders write and illustrate their own comic strip. Students can still look at the various comics brought in by the teacher. Remind students that this is a fun activity and that they should have fun with this activity. When...
Curated OER
The Laughing Brain 1: How We Laugh
Students to rate themselves on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the happiest) as to how happy they feel and write their rating on a sheet of paper. They explore gelotology (the science of laughter) and its benefits to our social, mental,...
Curated OER
Woman Walks into a Bar
Students create an imaginative response to a book title as a way to anticipate what the book is going to be about. They explore the use of humour to make a serious point. Students are asked what they think that statement 'Woman walks...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What's the Definition of Comedy? Banana.
What makes us giggle and guffaw? The inability to define comedy is its very appeal; it is defined by its defiance of definition. Addison Anderson riffs on the philosophy of Henri Bergson and Aristotle to elucidate how a definition draws...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Life's Little Questions: Investigate the Yawn
Explore observational psychology by conducting an informal study on yawning. Present an oral essay before a group while continually interrupting the talk with yawns, observe the reactions of the audience and ask them to explain their...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Humor
PBS provides in-depth information on the subject of humor. Topics covered include the benefits of humor, humor and resilience, and how to be funnier.
Other
Living Word Library: Sarah Women of the Bible
Good article summarizing the life of the biblical character Sarah, the wife of Abraham. Follows with questions for discussion.
Read Works
Read Works: It Feels Good to Laugh
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about why laughing is good for your health. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Bible Study Tools
Bible Study Tools: Sarah
Outline about the life of Sarah and all of the scripture references pertaining to her.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Sarah
This site from The Bible Tutor provides a very simple site with biblical links and background on Sarah. Links are also provided for other people who are related to the subject, as well as direct citations from scripture.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Laughing
A video from Write Now providing a unique writing prompt about laughter.
Other
Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Healthy Humor
Young scholars will enjoy these activities that promote a "Pro-Laughter" campaign using their creativity while exploring the physical and emotional effects of laughing.
Bible Study Tools
Easton's Bible Dictionary: Sarah
This resource gives a brief description of the woman, Sarah, from the Christian Bible story.