Curated OER
GAURI AND PRITHVI: THE SUB-CONTINENT GOES NUCLEAR
High schoolers write short papers on the background of the Pakistani missile called Gauri, named for one of the first Afghan military invaders of India in 11th century, Prithvi is named for Hindu general who fought Muslim invaders, Agni...
Curated OER
Each Orange Has 8 Slices
Students use pattern blocks to develop an understanding of algebraic generalization(pattern) in order to write a mathematical equation using algebraic symbols.
Curated OER
Hank Williams: Still Singing After All These Years
Students research the life and music of Hank Williams. They take a quiz on country music, watch a video about Hank Williams, research Williams' song lyrics, create a poster and write a bio poem about his life and work.
Curated OER
The Magic Hooey Stick
Students examine the use of a "magic hooey stick". They discover the concept of illusions and how science can reveal them. They answer discussion questions to end the instructional activity.
Curated OER
THE LION AND THE MOUSE
Students listen to a story about different types of animals and explore how they all need each other, just like people do.
Curated OER
European Explorer's Photo Journal
Pupils study early European explorers. They choose one to research and complete a photo journal of his explorations, which includes maps, articles, etc.
Curated OER
A Peaceless Land: Conflict Continues in the Middle East
Students examine the conflict in the Middle East. They discover the history of the region to better explain why there is conflict in the region. They also analyze the political negotiations that have occured over the years.
Curated OER
First Nations: Analysing Sources
Ninth graders examine the lifestyle and culture of First Nations people. They investigate and analyze primary and secondary source documents.
Curated OER
School Violence: Answers From the Inside
Students examine the issue of school violence, bullying, and cliques. They watch and discuss a video, answer discussion questions, create a poster, role-play mediation techniques, identify conflict resolution techniques, and sign a...
Curated OER
Cultures
Students examine and analyze photographs of other cultures. They answer discussion questions, identify bias and point of view in the images, conduct research on another photo, and compare and contrast two cultural images.
Curated OER
INTRODUCTORY LESSON for the beginning of each new year
Young scholars study and express the five values of truth, love, peace, right conduct, and non-violence. The lesson focuses on the beginning of the year, introducing the values. Through games, singing, and reading--students become...
Curated OER
Steppin' Out: Using Inquiry to Challente Alexander's Stride Analysis
High schoolers distinguish between walking, jogging and running trackways in humans. They analyze the phylogenetic progression of the leg position as described by pace width and angulation, comparing amphibians, reptiles and mammals....
Curated OER
The International Monetary Fund, The World Bank, and the World Trade Organization: A Help or Hindrance to Developing Countries?
Eleventh graders study the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. They collaborate in small groups to research and explore perspectives of each group, identify objectives of each group and key arguments...
Curated OER
Inside the Courtroom
Twelfth graders explain the difference between a class action and civil law suit. In groups, they compare and contrast criminal and civil trials and review various cases. They determine the place of law in the American constitutional...
Curated OER
Understanding The Milling Machine
Students explore the importance of a milling machine. They identify the major components of a milling machine, explain its importance to the industry and proper maintenance. In groups, students gather information about the milling...
Curated OER
Let's Go On A Bear Hunt
Students work together to complete a research project on bears. Using the Internet, they answer questions they have about bears and reinforce what they already know. They compare and contrast different species of bears and bears in...
Curated OER
Bias in Journalism
Students evaluate the credibility and reliability of various sources. Students survey the coverage of a particular event in different newspapers, select a current event and compare different perspectives. They write an article...
Curated OER
Mystery Cemetary: Teachers
Students examine and analyze the skeletons of various bodies that could represent a cemetary. In groups, they identify a set of common characteristics in which the skeletons are grouped. To end the lesson, they answer questions related...
Curated OER
Alaska the 'Poster State" For Climate Concerns
Learners read an article on Alaska and its climate concerns. In this research lesson students create a poster that contrasts Alaska then and now that pertains to climate change.
Curated OER
Window Skills: Make Your Own Wallpaper
Students create wallpaper for their computer screen. In this technology lesson, students use KidPix or Paint to design a picture which will be used as the wallpaper on their computer.
Curated OER
Create a Storybook in KidPix
Students create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology instructional activity, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Students illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.
Curated OER
California Missions Project-Using Publisher
Students create a California Missions magazine that includes a Table of Contents, pictures, and websites. In this culture and history lesson, students research missions and write and create a magazine article about it.
Curated OER
Know Your Computer Hardware #103
Students discover the different terms and parts of a computer's body. In this computer basics lesson, students become familiar with the parts of the computer, starting in kindergarten and increasing their knowledge through...
Curated OER
The Alien and Sedition Acts: Defining American Freedom
Students analyze the Alien and Sedition Acts. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Alien Act and the Sedition Acts. Students examine Supreme Court...