Curated OER
Texas, Our Texas
Students watch a PowerPoint slide show of the symbols of Texas and discuss what they see. They color in coloring book pages that corrolate to the slide show. They listen to and sing along to a state song as they color.
Curated OER
Goobers. Goobers? Goobers!
Pupils begin the lesson by noting the many ways in which to use peanuts. In groups, they use the internet to research the work of George Washington Carver. They discover the allergies and nutritional information of the peanut and examine...
Curated OER
Determination of Phosphates
Students engage in a laboratory lesson plan in order to increase understanding of the impact of phosphates at the chemical and ecological levels. The lab exercise is completed with the goal of getting them to predict the outcomes and...
Curated OER
Making Paper
Learners make paper from recycled paper. The student estimates, counts, and measures he amount of paper consumed in a classroom daily. They discover that if we use too much paper, it fills up landfills. Some activities they are doing...
Curated OER
The Party: Friend or Enemy of Democracy
Students recognize and appreciate the paradox between an MP being able to vote according to the wishes of their constituents and / or their conscience versus voting according to party line. The class conducts a simulated vote.
Curated OER
Grain Seeds and Food
Students observe the characteristics of different seed types. They classify, sort, name and write about the seeds.
Curated OER
Corn Prints and Henri Matisse
Fourth graders observe prints and paintings as the teacher discusses various design elements (repetition, variety, texture, pattern, etc.) used by the artist Henri Matisse. They look at and discuss Indian corn and then make a print that...
Curated OER
Letters from Lincoln
Fourth graders explore the childhood of Lincoln and pioneer life in early Indiana. Students respond to literature and write a story using historical fiction. Students explore the writings of President Lincoln and the pioneer community...
Curated OER
Making E-Books in the Kindergarten Classroom
Students produce e-books using themselves and their physical surroundings to demonstrate content standards, such as number sense or color recognition. They provide evidence using a digital camera, props, and the presentation tool.
Curated OER
Someone Like Me
Students investigate what sort of person the author is. They listen as the teacher use her notes to introduce Tom Holt briefly. Students are asked if anyone has read any of his books. They work in pairs to find more about Tom Holt as a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Agriculture and Human Population Growth Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about the evolution of agriculture and how it has impacted human population growth. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Why Study Photosynthesis?
Article discusses importance of Photosynthesis in terms of food, energy, and environment. Relates process to human needs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Avoiding Soil Loss Study Guide
Get an overview of soil conservation to avoid soil loss.
Other
Successful Farming: Agriculture Online
From Successful Farming magazine, this site presents agriculture news and features for people who are professionals and those studying agriculture. Links to valuable, up-to-date information on topics such as crop news and weather patterns.
Other
High Ash Farm: Field Study Centre
Take a virtual tour of this working hill farm in Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England. See photographs of what goes on there and try an interactive quiz.
Other
Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
US National Archives
Samuel Chapman Armstrong: A Biographical Study
A book-length biography of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, founder of Hampton Institute, a historically Black school founded during Reconstruction. The biography was written by Armstrong's daughter, Edith Armstrong Talbot, in 1904. The book is...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Edible Alabama and Her Agricultural Resources
This is a great culminating activity after a unit study on the natural resources of the state of Alabama. Students will investigate some of Alabama's agricultural resources and create a multimedia presentation about one of them or recipe...
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: General Plant Biology: Biomes and Agriculture
An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.
US Department of Agriculture
U.s Department of Agriculture: Plants Fight Off Foreign Invaders
Information as to how a plant protects itself from bugs and other harsh elements that seek to injure it. Also provides links for users to learn more about agricultural research for further study.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Documenting Change
In this video segment from New York Voices, botanists study plants to inform agriculture and climate change.
Other
The Mathematical Association of America: Career Profiles
Offers dozens of essays written by people who use math in their careers, providing practical answers to the question: 'Why should I study math?'."
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: How Natural Areas Filter Water
By studying nature's filters, students learn about the importance of water quality for human health and agriculture.[4 min, 6 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.
Other
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
This is a virtual exhibition of inventions from ancient Greece that have been reconstructed by Kostas Kotsanas after over two decades of study and research. Click on 'The Museum' link at the top of the page to read an explanation and to...