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Curated OER

Newspaper Creations

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students complete different building tasks using newspapers like building structures or costumes. For this newspaper lesson plan, students are judged on their creations in teams.
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Carolina K-12

Propaganda, Spin and Soundbite Politics

For Students 8th - 12th
It's all about the spin! In an introduction to propaganda techniques and soundbite politics, scholars first learn about common propaganda techniques before seeing them in action in the context of the 2016 election cycle. Activities...
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D-Day Normandy 1944

D-Day Normandy 1944

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
No study of World War II would be complete without an in-depth examination of the events of June 6, 1944. Pascal Vuong's D-Day Normandy:1944, is the perfect vehicle to convey the sheer magnitude of the events that have been called the...
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Mind Snacks

Learn Chinese (Mandarin) - MindSnacks

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
Acquire over 1000 Chinese words while playing games! Mandarin Chinese, one of the most desired languages in business and technology, is the focus of this teaching tool. Users will pick up vocabulary and practice tones, all while tapping...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Once Upon a Dime: High School Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Who knew that fairy tales and economics go hand-in-hand? Pupils complete a host of handouts, using everything from graphic organizers to short answer questions to reinforce concepts. They also complete a project that builds on everything...
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Little 10 Robot

Geography Drive USA™

For Students 3rd - 6th
A trivia-style virtual road trip in which the player's car is moved from state to state as questions are correctly answered. Ideally, a player would learn about different states by reading the simple brochures available in the...
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Mind Snacks

Learn Italian - MindSnacks

For Students 1st - Higher Ed
Once your class samples these games, they won't want to stop learning Italian. Eccellente! Effective for beginning and intermediate Italian learners, picking up new words and phrases through this app is an entertaining task.
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Mind Snacks

Learn Japanese - MindSnacks

For Students 4th - 12th
Japanese is at your fingertips! Japanese language learners will get a kick out of the eight games and specially designed Japanese materials provided here.   
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Mind Snacks

Learn German - MindSnacks

For Students 3rd - 12th
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Even if you can't speak German now, you'll be fairly accomplished after practicing with the games and words that make up the greater part of this app!
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Humanities Texas

Primary Source Worksheet: Abraham Lincoln, Letter to General William T. Sherman

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
A brief letter can speak volumes. Your young historians will analyze a letter written by Abraham Lincoln to General Sherman, and discover the significance of the capture of Savannah, as well as gain insight into Lincoln's role as...
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Rodrigo Neri

myHomework Student Planner

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
If you've been itching to replace your students' worn, lost, or insufficient paper planners, and to dramatically improve the efficiency of your own communication with your class members, then this is absolutely the app for you! It brings...
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ESL Library

Muhammad Ali

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
"Float like a butterfly, and sting like a bee" with a resource about the greatest boxer of our generation. A short biographical reading passage introduces young readers to Muhammad Ali, and includes information about his early life as...
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DiscoverE

Human Suspension Bridge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
When is it okay to be suspended in school? When you're part of a human suspension bridge! Learners first model tension and compression in pairs. Once complete, they get together as a class to model a suspension bridge.
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Gateways

Teaching the Easter Story

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible, while also...
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Curated OER

Journalism: Potential Bias

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners investigate a current event involving the United States from different journalistic viewpoints. They compare a Western newspaper with one from the Middle East and submit written evaluations noting agreements and disagreements in...
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Curated OER

Eisenhower National Historic Site

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to the Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, PA.
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Curated OER

Journalism with Natalie Moore

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze journalism in the 21st century. In this journalism lesson, students read about Natalie Moore and the changing field of journalism by completing the activities in the packet.
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Curated OER

Talking About the MySpace Generation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine 21st century learning tools. In this digital tools lesson, students discover what the Internet is and explore the success of Google and MySpace. Young scholars discuss what they think could be the next big digital...
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Curated OER

The Kids are All-Right

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore alcohol abuse. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "The Kids are All Right", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the content...
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Curated OER

Anti-drug Shock Tactics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the effectiveness of 'shock tactics' to discourage drug abuse. They view a video about the death of a 21-year-old heroin addict. In small groups they discuss the video and complete comment sheet.
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Curated OER

Plain English

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers take an educational game/quiz on using plain English. Students examine the three C's of reporting--clear, concise and correct. High schoolers study the importance of using plain English in journalism.
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Curated OER

Search, Discover, Discuss

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use the internet to answer questions about Gutenberg's invention. As a class, they discuss their findings about society and technology in the late Middle Ages. They discover the influence of a certain group of people in...
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Curated OER

Exhibiting Your Knowledge

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars are introduced to the various museum functions. In groups, they create a traveling exhibition based on Gutenberg's invention and the first printed book. They share their exhibition with the class and answer any questions...
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Curated OER

Fireplace Logs from Newspapers

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students discuss the topic of recycling. They identify items that can and cannot be recycled. They practice using their newspaper to make other items.

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