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M.u.s.i.c.'s Song Directory
This data base of over 2,800 songs can be searched and used to enhance lessons in all subject areas. Listings feature the historical, political, literary and social references that make songs relevant to many disciplines.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Themed Lesson Plans
Lesson Plans Page provides a teacher exchange of ideas tied to the season, time of year, or holiday.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Founding Fathers' Notions of Religious Liberty (Lesson Plan)
Explore founders' views, particularly the views of George Washington, on the role of religion and religious liberty in public life. Includes excerpts from Washington's writings and speeches to give pupils opportunities to include primary...
PBS
Pbs: Patriotism and American Identity
Students discuss and consider the subjective nature of the term "patriotism" and describe how a person's experiences and culture affect his view of himself as an American.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
Ato Z Teacher Stuff: Lifesaver Descriptive Writing Lesson
This site has a fun way to explore your senses. While eating a lifesaver, students observe their senses and write down what they discover. Great idea, but not many details in the lesson plan.
Other
Adverbs That Modify Adjectives
This tutorial shows how adverbs modify adjectives and other adverbs. It also has a 10-question printout quiz.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Education: Establishing Borders: Expansion of Borders 1846 48
This online lesson plan shows students through primary sources how the borders of the U.S. changed in just a few years. They are asked to analyze maps and use map skills. All maps and worksheets are included as well as additional resources.
Curated OER
1846 Globe
This online lesson plan shows students through primary sources how the borders of the U.S. changed in just a few years. They are asked to analyze maps and use map skills. All maps and worksheets are included as well as additional resources.