Curated OER
Through the Odyssey, Lesson 3
Ninth graders create Powerpoint Presentation using information and assignments from previous two lessons. They compare Odysseus's obstacles with those from their own lives, and share slideshows with classmates.
Curated OER
Media Campaign
Eleventh graders design and present a media product supporting environmental stewardship. They demonstrate an understanding of the nature and types of waste and of their management in industry and the community. They assess the results...
Curated OER
Impossible Graphs
Middle schoolers distinguish between possible and impossible graphs of functions, and to learn why some graphs are impossible. They have practiced plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane
Curated OER
Alternative Alphabet
Students determine and compare hieroglyph content and frequency to sentences constructed in an alternative alphabet based on symbols that mimic sounds of the alphabet. They decide which images are hieroglyphs and which ones are not.
Curated OER
Creating A Family Tree
Fourth graders explore their ancestral background while they experience genealogy.
Curated OER
Identify Virginia Native Animals
Students practice using an online encyclopedia to research native animals to Virginia. Using the information from the encyclopedia, they identify the main and supporting ideas. They share their information with the class using the...
Curated OER
Building Buildings
Students work together with a partnet to design a building. Using materials, they create the inside and outside of the structure along with works of art. They present their creation to the class and receive constructive criticism in return.
Curated OER
Disease and Epidemics
Students explore how disease and epidemics have the potential to shape communities. They examine their impact on culture and specifically the literature of the time. Students investigate how trade routes accelerated the movement of...
Curated OER
Integtrating Chinese Dance
Students investigate the concept of Chinese dance and how it developed. They practice some of the dances and conduct research the contributions of major choreographers. Students describe the history and cultural significance of each dance.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Success Skills: Computer Based Writing
This lesson focuses on using word processing programs to complete writing assignments. It uses Microsoft Word 2013 as a model for videos that show basic, intermediate, and advanced word processing skills. It also lists free alternatives...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Publishing a Book Report Using Word Processing
This lesson provides students with the basic steps to using word processing. Students will use word processing software to publish a final copy of a book report. Students will review the main parts of a book report. This lesson will...
Other
Classroom Tech: Word Processing Guidelines
Word processing is a vital skill that most students need to master. This site presents basic guidelines that students should follow to improve their word processing projects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Plant Tissues and Organs Study Guide
Review the main vocabulary and processes in plant tissues and organs.
Other
Jan's Web Work: Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
Illustrated and interactive web tutorial that guides learners through to achieving strong, basic computer knowledge. The tutorial is broken into chapters with interactive quizzes.
Joe Landsberger
Study Guides & Strategies: Writing Basics
This site by University of St. Thomas focuses on the basics for writing any paragraph. It is developed in outline fashion and is very easy to follow. This site provides a basic overview of the process of writing without going into a...
Other
Phonemic Awareness, Alphabetics and Sight Words
Discover more about phonemic awareness when you visit this informative site. This resource features activities that teach phonemic awareness and activities that teach alphabetics.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Elephants Truncate Roots
Learners will learn the process of finding where the square root of 2 is on the number line by truncating the square of a number between 1 and 2. They will also work with other square roots to learn how to order them on the number line....
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Sample Problems for Grades 1 5
The Saskatoon Board of Education gives samples of math word problems for pairs or small groups of students. At each grade level three types of problems are provided: translation, process, and realistic.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Effective Interview Techniques
The lesson will begin with a lecture on the importance of effective interview techniques. A technology-based project will be assigned for learners to use the Internet to gather information and then create either a slideshow presentation,...
University of North Carolina
Univ. Of North Carolina: Seeing and Correcting Sentence Fragments and Run Ons
What is a sentence fragment and a run-on sentence? Explore this informative resource to review the meaning and some examples of these. Students and teachers can utilize this informative site to improve their writing skills.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Iste Nets: Birthstone Project With a Multimedia Twist
This interdisciplinary project on birthstones, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), focuses on research skills, writing skills, and the ability to put together an electronic presentation.
Other
Emsl: The River Crossing Problem
The lesson plan for an interesting word problem concerning swimming and rowing across a river, being swept downstream by the current, and walking back up the other side. Basic arithmetic skills are all that are needed to approach the...
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Principles of Composition
If you are a teacher OR a student looking for a well-informed website on elements of the writing process, you are in luck! This site from the Capital Community College is very comprehensive and easy-to-navigate. From grammar basics to...
Other
Welcome to mr.r's World of Math!!!
At this site, math word problems are presented in an exciting and creative format. Students attempt to find solutions to hilarious situations using their mathematical skills. To do this they must solve various math problems in a certain...