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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Accentuate the Expositive: Unit 2 Expository Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze narrative passages in order to improve their writing skills. In this narrative writing lesson students use the same style of writing that they have analyzed in their own narrative passage.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Phonics Test #30 - (End of the Year Review)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this recognizing vowel sounds instructional activity, students read the first word on each line, determine its underlined vowel sound, and identify the other word that has the same sound. Students circle 65 words.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Political Spectrum

For Students 7th - 10th
In this political spectrum learning exercise, students view a PowerPoint presentation and respond to 11 short answer questions about political terms. The presentation is not included.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get What You Want

For Teachers 6th
Student writers devise a business letter using the correct order and format required for a block or modified block format. They choose a topic of interest so that they can compose business letters that make requests.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Democratic Process, Constitutional Issues, Local Government

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders engage in the decision making process so as to encourage them to become active citizens upon graduation from high school.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constitution Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine and discuss recent court cases involving young people and the Bill of Rights.They use a focus question to create the context for class discussion: How does the Bill of Rights apply to young people and students?
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Petition Signed by Thomas A. Edison for Sunday Openings at the World's Columbian Exposition

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars research and discuss the features and controversies of the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Complete the Sentences Intermediate Level

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the best option to complete the sentences. Students complete 10 sentences.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biomes and Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study biomes and ecosystems. They watch videos on rainforests and the food web and select a country of ancestry or interest to research. They write a report on the flora and fauna of their selected country. They present to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Everything American

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete an American slideshow. In this American culture lesson, 8th graders take digital photographs of things they believe contribute to American culture. They create a slideshow showing these photographs.
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Interactive
Curated OER

English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 4b

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills activity, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's a Wrap!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects by assembling a sculptural piece from something very flat - pieces of newspaper or wallpaper. They see what materials people used to make clothing during the depression.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How's the Weather?

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore earth science by researching the Internet. In this weather pattern lesson plan, students utilize the website weather.com to analyze the weather in different geographic locations. Students view charts and graphs based on...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Dress Code and Me

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Make learning relevant as students express their opinion about the school dress code. Students will write an opinion letter to our Superintendent sharing their opinion of the dress code. The guided practice is about the teacher dress...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Above the Noise: Lesson Plan: How Do You Think Schools Should Decide on Dress Codes?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan asks learners to explore the pros and cons of dress code policies in light of the national conversation as well as their own school. In the Above the Noise video, they will hear student voices from a variety of...
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Handout
Other

Ecs: Uniforms and Dress Codes

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the legal status of uniform and dress code policies in schools. Also includes a document on the policies of states on school uniforms and dress codes. Table provides state names, their policy, notes and...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Dressing the Part

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Dress code requirements in business and school are always a controversial topic. In this project students will research the value of dressing appropriately for a variety of settings to include business and school. They will research...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Visual Dress Code

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Primarily designed for ESL students who need visual representations to reinforce the meanings of words, this lesson encourages ESL and native speaking students to extend their vocabulary and conversational skills as they create a...
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Article
Other

University of Texas: Dressed for Success? The Effect of School Uniforms [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive report on the effect of school uniforms on school safety and achievement. For the authors' conclusions, scroll down to Page 21, Conclusion. (Jan. 15, 2010)
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Website
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Changing Social and Institutional Perceptions

For Students 9th - 10th
The problem faced by congresswomen and other women in society in post-war America was how to balance domestic responsibilities and professional life. Times were changing and congresswomen began to buck traditional congressional practices...
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Unit Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Persuasive Writing

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this library of mini-lessons, students will learn how to "argue on paper" or write persuasive essays using a fictional case about a school dress code rule against band t-shirts.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Should School Uniforms Be Scrapped?

For Students 1st - 5th
In this article, read about the pros and cons of required school uniforms for students. Also find out what students think about the subject.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching the Journal of American History: Flaunting the Freak Flag

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This very complete lesson plan uses an article from the Journal of American History to teach about the student movement of the the 1960s and 1970s. Everything necessary for the lesson is provided including the exercises for teaching the...
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eBook
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Private Life of the Romans

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the book published in 1932 giving valuable details on the family life of Romans, the role of children and women, dress codes, water supplies, and much more.

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