Curated OER
Lord, How Long Wilt Thou Be Angry?
Students listen and respond to a piece of Christian music. They decide what the mood of the piece is, where does it climax and what musical techniques were used by Purcell to create tension in the musical example.
Curated OER
Great Seal of Arkansas
Students identify the state seal of Arkansas and the emblems associated with the seal. They use a Venn diagram to compare the national seal with the state seal.
Curated OER
United States - Japanese Relations In Post World War II Era
Ninth graders explore the relationship between the United States and Japan. In groups, classmates research the treatment of Koreans and Americans as prisoners of war. Pupils examine the effect of politics and agreements during the war....
Curated OER
Allison the Alligator
Second graders are introduced to the concepts of greater than and less than. This leads to the use of inequalities. The teacher tells the story about an alligator in order to create a fun environment for practicing the objectives of the...
Curated OER
Revolutionary Women Portraits: Finding and Viewing New Perspectives
Students identify and analyze portraits of Revolutionary-era women. Creating a concept web, they record the actions by women during the war to be made into a chart and timeline. They discuss the cultural and social expectations of women...
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Our Little Town
Students draw a map of their local community using a drawing program. Using the internet, they locate various landmarks and identify famous people living or coming from their town. They participate in interviews with the community...
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MND Sound Ball Activity
Students are introduced to Act II, scene 1, lines 188-244 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They explore and analyze how dramatic lines can have varied interpretations by playing a game of sound ball utilizing a list of vocabulary words...
Curated OER
Reading Comprehension: Pliny Describes Elephants
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled Pliny Describes Elephants, then answer 7 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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The Community of Christ
Middle schoolers discover God's model for community. In this community of Christ lesson, students read several passages from the Bible to find out God's commandments for the way people should treat others. Middle schoolers...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Bill Gates and Bono - Time's Persons of 2005
In this English worksheet, students read "Bill Gates and Bono - Time's Persons of 2005," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Curated OER
Breaking News English: Schwarzenegger Allows Execution
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to a journalistic passage, complete warm-up activities and a wide variety of before, during, after, homework and discussion activities.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Mercy
A learning module that begins with "Mercy" by Teri Ellen Cross Davis, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
This book tells the story of Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer who establishes a legal practice, and takes on the case of Walter McMillian who was wrongly convicted for murder. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "Just...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Mercy Otis Warren
Learn about the life of Mercy Otis Warren, a published poet, political playwright, and satirist, as well as the leading female intellectual of the American Revolution.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Clarence Darrow: "Mercy for Leopold and Loeb"
This is the text of Clarence Darrow's plea for mercy for Leopold and Loeb in the courtroom, delivered in September 1924.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Mercy Otis Warren
Short biographical sketch on Mercy Otis Warren, an American revolutionary activist who called for revolt against the British.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Mercy Warren
This resource provides a brief biography of Mercy Warren (1728-1814 CE), a famous author who lived during colonial times.
Other
Mercy Usa for Aid & Development
This non-profit organization focuses on improving health and promoting economic and educational growth around the world. Find articles, photos, videos, and more resources that chronicle their efforts.
Bill Carson
Puritan & Reformed Writings: "Our Insufficiency"
Full text of Edward Taylor's poem, "Our Insufficiency to Praise God Suitably, for His Mercy."
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Little Stories of Famous Places at Home and Abroad
A scanned copy of the 1898 publication Little Stories of Famous Places at Home and Abroad by Mercie Sunshine, a nonfiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Sunny Home
A scanned copy of the 1873 publication of The Sunny Home by Mercie Sunshine, a fiction book for children.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: "Measure for Measure"
Some summary and analysis of William Shakespeare's comedy "Measure For Measure." It discusses a variety of aspects of the play including sex and morality, crime and punishment, justice and mercy, influence of the Bible, and problem...
Massachusetts Historical Society
Massachusetts Historical Society: The Battle of Bunker Hill: Biographies Mercy Otis Warren
These biographies includes a very short bio on Warren (1748-1814 CE), a spirited female author who published a three-volume history of the American Revolution.