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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Safety in Science

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Safety symbols and safety rules in science.
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Activity
Code.org

Code Studio: Picturing Data

For Students K - 1st
Use a Play Lab project to collect data and make predictions. Use this unplugged activity to introduce data.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 1: Using Maps

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop and express claims through discussions and writing in which they explore and create maps using map keys, and map symbols. Students engage with the sources to build their map skills.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade K: A Is for America

For Teachers K
Students read informational and literary texts in order to gather information about people, events, symbols, and ideas that are representative of the United States of America. Students begin to develop an understanding of the United...
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Activity
Harvey Mudd College

Mudd Math Fun Facts: Pascal's Triangle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This tutorial defines and and demonstrates Pascal's triangle.
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Unit Plan
SparkNotes

Sparknotes: Night

For Students 9th - 10th
A plot overview, character list, character analysis, themes and symbols, chapter summary and analysis, quotations, a quiz, and more for Night by Elie Wiesel.
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Handout
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Symbol

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Symbol" including definitions and examples.
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Unit Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: A Note for Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will identify how the bell is a symbol of freedom. View a video which discusses the history of Philadelphia and the famed Liberty Bell and listen to a replica of the bell. [01:23:00]
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where pupils examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities to...
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Activity
Other

Jeff Miller: Earliest Uses of Function Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site presents the earliest known uses of function notation.
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Graphic
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Symbol Chart [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of symbols in literature, followed by a chart. Students can use the chart to document their understanding of symbolism in a given piece of literature.
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Handout
Quia

Quia: List of Literary Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A list of 28 literary terms with brief, clear definitions. "Nonfiction," is the last term in the list.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Cultural Communication Styles: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that communication symbols and styles vary in meaning and application between cultures. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Cultural Communication Styles."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Encoding Information: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that information can be encoded in multiple ways during communication. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Encoding Information."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Communication Process 101: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the general process underlying communication. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "The Communication Process 101."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Symbolism: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow that introduces symbolism. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Symbolism."
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Graphic
Other

Ideabook.com: The Language of Type

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Ideabook.com supplies keyboard instructions (PC & MAC) to create various symbols for mathematics, commerce, finance, weights & measures, punctuation, & reference.
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Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Us National Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students identify symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles, and beliefs (e.g. list specific symbols in the design of Statue of Liberty.)
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: American Symbols

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction to American symbols. It contains a video, web quest, and integrated Activote assessment.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Symbolism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson introduces symbols in fiction writing. This tutorial lesson shares a short slideshow with the lesson's content.
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Handout
Other

Egyptian Symbols: Symbol List Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site proves to be a useful site which depicts frequently used Egyptian symbols; clicking on the symbol will provide its meaning and usage. The site also includes a glossary of Egyptian mythology.
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Activity
Other

Eei Communictions: Standard Proofreading Marks

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a table of standard proofreading marks. The table indicates whether the marks would be used in the margin or in the text, but does not give examples of the marks in use.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Symbolism in Visual Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief essay on visual symbolism in literature and art. Provides examples and nice images. Shows that visual images can have the same type of symbolism as literary works.