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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which Colors Absorb the Most Energy?

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Learners measure the temperatures over time of different colored envelopes in order to explore the different rates at which each color absorbs energy from a heat lamp. They record their data and graph their results.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Language Arts: A "Perfect" Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read "Be A Perfect Person in Just three days," and participate in a host of activities. Connected to technology, they use online sources to create word searches and puzzles from vocabulary words. In addition, students create...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Human Factors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design a space settlement for colonizing a planet in our solar system. In small groups, they play a space colony game and read an article about human needs in space to prepare for the design stage. They discuss their design...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Orchestral Scores

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders listen to Beethoven's Symphony Number Five and identify the instruments playing. They observe the score and discuss the movements, and at what time each instrument plays. Students choose an instrument and transcribe the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Book

For Teachers K - 1st
Students brainstorm theme for counting book, work in pairs to create book using Kid Pix that shows numbers one through ten, make correct number of pictures or stamps to correspond to numerals on pages, and print out pages to be bound...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Basics:Life Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore concepts in life science using segments drawn from Discovery Channel. In this life science instructional activity, students participate in discussions about the food chain. Students create a poster to illustrate a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

New Breed of Robots Takes War To the Next Level

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study an article and answer questions.  In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Modal Verbs Exercise 7

For Students 4th
In this English grammar worksheet, 4th graders master the use of modal verbs. Students complete 20 fill in the blank questions and self check answers using the interactive button.             
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometry in the Heavens

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders access a star worksheet and determine properties of polygons.  In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and discuss myths. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Home on the Range

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate how...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Be the Kiwi" - Maori Oral Tradition and Performance

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a story similar to those of the Maori oral tradition.  In this Whale Rider instructional activity, students discuss the way that Maori legends were passed down from generation to generation.  Students choose a land...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Going to the Doctor

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss reasons for going to the doctor. In this doctor's visit lesson, 5th graders read a chapter from the text and complete a checkup word search to match definitions and terms. Students answer questions at the end of the...
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Study Guide
The College Board

The College Board: Computer Science a Course Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The place to go for all of the information concerning the Advanced Placement Computer Science A exam.
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Article
History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: Past Computer History

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth lecture and PowerPoint slideshow on the history of computing can be found here. It gives an overview of the advances in science that made desktop computers possible, starting with the invention of counting, to the...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Computers in Chemistry at Cabrillo College

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Computers in Chemistry at Cabrillo College project creates visually compelling and effective educational chemistry software for both young scholars and instructors. Includes molecular models, student exercises, tutorials, and posters...
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Handout
Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon: Stehlik: Advanced Placement Computer Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes numerous links to information about the Advanced Placement Computer Science course and exam.
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Handout
Ohio State University

Osu: Introduction to Computer Animation

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to computer animation, written at an advanced level. Includes an overview of computer animation and discusses its heritage, history, software tools, and more. Lots of embedded links to information on related topics.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Computer Science Principles Exam Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of what to expect on the AP Computer Science Principles exam.
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Lesson Plan
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Success Skills: Computer Based Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson plan 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...
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Website
Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: Mastering the Game: A History of Computer Chess

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibit documenting the important advances in hardware and software that made computer chess a reality.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Systems Design Career Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Department of Labor Career Guide that gives comprehensive information on data processing careers. Links include Nature of the Industry, Working Conditions, Employment, Earnings, Training and Advancement, Outlook, and Additional...
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Website
Computer History Museum

Computer History Museum: The Origin of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
The origin of the Internet can be traced back to the ARPANET project allowing scientists to share information between computers. As the popularity grew advancements were made in usability. This site provides a glimpse into the...
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Website
Other

Assoc. For the Advancement of Computing in Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Association is an educational and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching with information technology. Content includes conference information, various...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Tree of Life Ii (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th
Imagine that a biologist arrived at your big family reunion and had no idea who were sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc., but tried to sort it out by how all of you look. Just based on how you look, would s/he be able to guess whether...