Curated OER
Visiting a Marine Sanctuary
Learners gather information on a kelp forest and identify species in that ecosystem. In this underwater ecosystem instructional activity students gather data, give an oral presentation and create a poster.
Curated OER
Biodiversity
Students explore the diversity of different marine sanctuaries. In this biodiversity lesson students work in groups to explore a sanctuary.
Curated OER
Speak Out!
Students consider their opinions on various topics and issues related to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Then, focusing on one specific topic, each student supports his or her opinions in a...
Curated OER
Saving Hawaii
Students engage in a lesson about the a proposal for a sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. They write a letter to the President of The United States in opposition to the proposal based upon classroom activities and research.
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Sea Turtle
Students listen to a story about a sea turtle sanctuary. They participate in a discussion about the sea turtles. They analyze some of the hazards that can hurt sea turtles and brainstorm ways to help the problem. They write and...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1949
This website, part of the Nobel e-Museum discussing Nobel Prize winners, provides a biography and discussion of Faulkner's contribution to literature. Here, you can read the Prize "Presentation Speech" made by Gustaf Hellstrom as well as...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Faulkner
This site features links to information, lesson plans, and activities on the life and work of William Faulkner.
Read Works
Read Works: Elephant Tales
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how elephants communicate. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: William Faulkner Collection
This site focuses on the collection of Faulkner's work that is stored at the University of Virginia. Students and teachers will benefit from these resources.