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Curated OER

Our Solar Roof

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students sketch what a solar installation will look like. In this energy instructional activity, students examine the benefits of using solar energy. They record a video on the installation event for further study.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Energy Alternatives: Nature offers a solution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students describe the pros and cons of different energy sources. In this earth science lesson, students respond to survey questions and discuss each other's opinion about the issue. They research an energy source of their choice and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students reinforce the opera-learning experience with a student-created and produced media project. Also, students get involved in various aspects of videotape and stage production through small and large group work
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I've got me and I'm glad!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the book aloud in a group, then discuss the story about how Camilla Cream tries to fit in with the group by denying her true feelings. As a result, she succeeds in drawing negative attention to herself.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Quest for Independence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how settlers created and cooked over open fires.  In this home economics lesson, students will learn how to make a safe, open fire and will cook a meal over it.
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: David Shannon: No, David

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "No, David", written by David Shannon. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: David Shannon: Duck on a Bike

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Duck On A Bike", written by David Shannon. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud: David Shannon: Jangles: A Big Fish Story

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Jangles: A Big Fish Story", written by David Shannon. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Primary
Other

Book Page Interview: David Shannon

For Students 3rd - 5th
David Shannon, author of "David Goes to School" shares some ideas about his books, his character David and his career.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: David Shannon

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about David Shannon's many books for children at this site. There is a brief description of the story as well as the cover illustration.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Lesson Plan: The Rain Came Down, by David Shannon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here's a lesson plan that helps students with comprehension and retention. Using David Shannon's "The Rain Came Down," students will try a creative approach to reading.
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Other Bad Cases to Write About

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
After reading A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon the writer will plan an original story where an unusual affliction affects a character and is eventually solved. The students will use strong and memorable details as they convey their...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: A Bad Case of Bullying: Using Literature Response Groups

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Contains plans for three lessons that use "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon to start student discussion in literature response groups and to prevent bullying. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Rolling With the Animals

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
After reading Duck on a Bike by David Shannon, the writer will plan an original story where an animal (other than a duck) finds itself in a human mode of transportation (other than a bike). Three other animals will react to the unusual...
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Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Lesson 1: Actions

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this resource, students will practice identifying and describing the actions of a character. Teachers will model these skills through the use of text and pictures from the story No, David! by David Shannon. Students will then draw a...
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: A Bad Case of the Stripes [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A reader's theater script for David Shannon's children's book, A Bad Case of the Stripes, is provided on these pages. Eighteen character roles are needed in this activity.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Writing Fix: Rolling With the Animals: Duck on a Bike

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Front cover of the book Duck on a Bike by David Shannon.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Writing Fix: Other Bad Cases to Write About: A Bad Case of Stripes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Front cover of the book A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon.
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Lesson Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Grade 1: Three Lesson Unit: Character: Actions, Feelings, Looks

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of three lesson plans, based on David Shannon's books No, David!, David Gets in Trouble, and David Goes to School. Students learn how to utilize text and picture clues to determine and describe...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Lesson Plan: Rules and Laws

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that helps students understand what rules and laws are. Students discuss the books David Goes to School by David Shannon and Rules and Laws by Ann-Marie Kishel, perform skits demonstrating how to follow specific school rules, and...
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Primary
Curated OER

History Matters: The Great Depression in Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
From a book, The Great Depression, by David Shannon, you can read an interview administered by the Works Progress Administration detailing the struggle of an Iowa family through the trying times of the Great Depression.
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Primary
Curated OER

History Matters: Donners Recall the Great Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This description of a family in Dubuque, Iowa was part of a 1935 WPA sponsored project devoted to documenting the experiences of people during the Depression. From the book, The Great Depression, by David Shannon.
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Creating a Role Drama to Analyze Characters in a Text [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will use drama to analyze characters in the text A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. After an interactive read-aloud of the text, 2nd graders will take on roles of characters in the story. They will step into a role...

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