Curated OER
Using Technology To Learn Independently
Students explore learning strategies that may be incorporated into a classroom. In groups, they prepare a role play that demonstrates a specific learning strategy. students discuss necessary materials,l take notes on the learning...
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Overcome Writer's Block
Young scholars review methods for overcoming writer's block. They are asked if they have ever experienced writer's block, what the experience feels like, and discuss some strategies that they use to deal with writer's block. They are...
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Outdoor Explorations: Mystery Plot Vacant Lot
Students utilize observations skills as they work together in groups to solve a mystery. They discuss and perform strategies to solve mysteries that occurred on a vacant lot. Students use a field guide to identify plants and animals...
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The Basketball Tournament
Students estimate how many games are played if six teams play each other once. They investigate their own way and discuss possible strategies they might use. They then share their findings with the class.
Curated OER
GED Math: Internet Support for Varied Solution Methods
Twelfth graders, who teach GED classes, discuss math as an individual problem solving process rather than as a single method of getting the right answer. They visit Websites dealing with math problem solving situations and answer...
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What's A Problem?
Fifth graders utilize strategies to solve a variety of problems and create problems of their own. They write explanations of problem solutions and using a checklist, evaluate themselves.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Classroom Tips
From managing the technology to tips for transporting video files, this resource offers practical advice and strategies for video use.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Wriring With Writers: Writing a Book Review
This is a five-step process for writing a book review. Writers advise on how to write a book review. There is also an opportunity to publish your review on the World Wide Web.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Take a 2nd Look"
Excellent classroom activities for building young scholars' character. This strategy's focus is to promote higher-order thinking skills and cooperative learning.
US Geological Survey
Non Renewable Resources
Learn how to enhance economic development and growth. Learn the role of the United States Geographic Survey on locating, quantifying and qualifying non-renewable resources.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "I Am Me"
Excellent resource for empowering learners to become better learners. This lesson includes promoting students' understanding of themselves through self-expression, critical thinking skills, and creative writing and thinking skills...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Black and White"
Excellent resource for empowering learners to become better learners. This lesson plan includes making students aware of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in a positive way. Good resource.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Decisions!"
Excellent resource for empowering young scholars to become better learners. This lesson includes helping students develop decision-making skills, promote critical thinking skills, and reflect on their beliefs. Good site.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "I Would Invent"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes encouraging students to develop an interest in science, to promote critical thinking skills, and to enhance reading and writing skills.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Old Wisdom"
Excellent resource for empowering learners to become better learners. This lesson includes motivating students to read, encouraging learners to use inferential and critical thinking skills, and promoting an understanding and appreciation...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Look in Mirror"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson plan includes making students aware of themselves, promoting appreciation of their individuality, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, and language arts skills.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Strategies for Empowering Students
Use this site to focus on character education and building an understanding of diversity and cultural heritage. This excellent site provides classroom activity exercises for students in the primary, intermediate, and upper level. It is a...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Strategies for Empowering Students
Use this site to focus on character education and building an understanding of diversity and cultural heritage. This excellent site provides classroom activity exercises for students in the primary, intermediate, and upper level. It is a...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Do You Mean?"
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. Used to motivate students to use higher-level thinking skills, read, and develop an appreciation for their culture. Good resource.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Do You Mean?"
Excellent classroom activities for building young scholars' character. Used to motivate students to use higher-level thinking skills, read, and develop an appreciation for their culture. Good resource.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Take a 2nd Look"
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. This strategy's focus is to promote higher-order thinking skills and cooperative learning. Good resource.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Read Write Count"
Excellent classroom activities for building young scholars' character. Activity allows students to build their critical thinking skills, as well as math concepts and the relationships between reading, writing, and thinking.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Read Write Count"
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. Activity allows students to build their critical thinking skills, as well as math concepts and the relationships between reading, writing, and thinking.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Picture Stories"
Excellent classroom activities for building young scholars' character. This activity focuses on students' critical thinking, creative, and comprehension skills. Good resource.