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Curated OER

Survivor!

For Teachers K
Students, in groups, create a project to display examples and non-examples of basic needs. They answer what is needed for basic survival of all living things.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animals

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the basic needs of animals and compare them to human needs. They make bird feeders using milk carton and pine cones. They review the basic needs of food, water, air, and shelter and discuss what happens when animals...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Citizens For the New Zoo

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete Internet research to find information about an animal and its basic needs. They design a model of a zoo habitat that would accommodate their animal. They write a letter of recommendation to a Zoo board of directors...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Needs And Wants

For Teachers K - 6th
Students make cards illustrating things they think they need and want to be healthy and happy. Groups then sort these cards into "wants" and "needs." The whole class discusses what it means when people's basic needs are not met and the...
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Worksheet
Lane Community College

Review Sheets: Basic Mathematics 1

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Here is a learning exercise that is 3/4 fraction practice and 1/4 skills guide. The problems are organized by concept and each section bullet points the skills needed to accomplish them. The problems are straightforward practice with...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bare Necessities- Helping Others: The Drive

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore basic human needs and how they can be met. In this philanthropy lesson, students identify what basic human needs are and discuss reasons why not all people have their needs met. Students think of ways they can help...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Living and Nonliving Things

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students photograph five objects from a bag and five objects from the outdoors. Students categorize things by living and non-living and by properties such as color, size, structure and needs. Students draw conclusions about the basic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Benefits of Indoor Plants

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars diagram a plant. In this Science instructional activity, students explore the concept of photosynthesis focusing on the oxygen production. Young scholars calculate the amount of plants needed to filter the air in their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Basic Mapping Skills

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Establish and study the parts of a map with your class and, then they will work in small groups to create their own detailed map, including a legend.  There are specific instructions to follow on what needs to be included.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Two-Party System: Chapter 5

For Students 11th
Guide your students' reading with this learning exercise. Included are five matching and five multiple choice questions focused on aspects of the two-party system employed in the United States. Use as a quiz, guided reading questions, or...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

The Writer’s Toolbox: What You Need to Master the Craft

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
All the tools (and directions) you’ll need  to build an essay are included in a resource designed for learners and educators. The packet can be given to class members or divided into sections and used as part of a series of lesson on the...
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Lesson Plan
National Wildlife Federation

Massive Migrations: Grades 5-8

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Many Arctic species only spent a fraction of their lives in the Arctic region. Scholars research migrating Arctic species to learn more about their habits. They focus on their migration habits including distances, time, and challenges...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Altruism: Meeting Society's Needs

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students study society's needs and altruism within communities. In this altruism lesson, students identify and categorize the basic needs that human beings have and define altruism. Students complete research on altruistic organizations...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Grade 5 Basic Math

For Students 5th
In this grade 5 math worksheet, 5th graders answer a set of 22 multiple choice problem solving and estimation questions. Worksheet may be completed on-line and answers submitted.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dream Phone of Basic Phone?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learning to be a savvy shopper can make or break the bank. Upper graders research five different cell phone carriers to see if they'll have enough money in their imaginary budget for a dream phone or a basic phone. They create either a...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Five Paragraph Essays

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students can learn important writing skills, such as how to complete a five paragraph essay, with these lessons.
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Curated OER

Math Handbook: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and formulas. 
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PPT
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Curated OER

The 5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay

For Teachers 7th - 12th
This PowerPoint highlights the steps one should follow to craft an organized essay. It addresses the purpose, audience, and format, and briefly touches on prewriting and organizing. This presentation is designed to review the very basic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Back To the Basics: Measurement

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Lead the class in a review of the basic concepts and procedures involved in measuring length, weight, and volume. After whole group instruction, small groups and individuals practice measuring by completing a variety of fun activities...
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Worksheet
Math Doctor

Chapter 5: Decimal Notation

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Explore all things decimal in this thorough series of introduction activities. Including scripting for the teacher and detailed descriptions and examples, the plan begins by reviewing the basics of place value and writing fractions as...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Basic Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Ladder

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Lean a ladder against the wall to create an angle. Class members use an interactive application to determine the angle a ladder makes with the ground. Individuals respond to five questions using inverse trigonometric functions.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Basic Visual Patterns: Train Cars

For Students K - 2nd
An interactive comprised of five questions challenges young scholars to complete a simple pattern. After examining a train with colored carts, learners arrange a green, blue, and yellow block into their corresponding space. Questions are...
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PPT
Curated OER

All You Need to Know about Horses

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Whether you're teaching a group of equestrians, a 4-H club, or an agricultural science class, you'll need to cover basic horse terminology. Horse care, breeds, anatomy, and markings are defined and exemplified through full color...
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PPT
Tech Coach Corner

Sentence Basics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Target subject-verb agreement with a cleanly-designed presentation. The PowerPoint is made up of an introductory section on the parts of a sentence and five mini lessons that focus on particular situations. A decent presentation for...