Curated OER
Russian and Eurasian Architecture
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of Russian and Eurasian architecture. They compare current Russian and Eurasian architecture to North American, European, and South American architecture.
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European Architecture
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of European architecture. They compare current European architecture to North American, and South American architecture.
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Southeast Asian Architecture
Seventh graders search online for current and historic images of Southeast Asian architecture. They compare architecture in Southeast Asia to North American, European, Russian/Eurasian, North African/Southwest Asian and South American...
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South American Architecture
Seventh graders review and discuss what they read about North American architecture. They then study images of North and south American architecture and make comparisons
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Wolf Lesson Plan
Students research the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They present their research in a role-playing format.
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Investigating Endangered Species
Students pick an endangered animal to research and report their findings to the class.
Curated OER
The State Of Wisconsin
Pupils investigate the state of Wisconsin and use sound to experience the concept differently. They listen to Native American songs of a tribe in the state. Also they listen to the frogs that live there in the classroom or out in the...
Curated OER
Science Happens in a Social Context
Students discuss how the same data is viewed differently between historians and scientists. Using the data, they compare and contrast the vocabulary used and the focus of attention. They analyze the conditions that help spread diseases...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Environmental Education: Art and Crafts
A collection of arts and crafts activities to support environmental education or celebrate Earth Day.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Using Art to Teach Environmental Responsibility
Students use art to consider the effects of industrial culture on the environment, and envision how to create a more positive and sustainable future.
Other
Center for Global Environmental Education: A Thousand Friends of Frogs
An in-depth site about the world of frogs. The site includes teacher, student, science, and research sections. There are plenty of facts and activities.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Recycled Towers
Students learn about material reuse by designing and building the strongest and tallest towers they can, using only recycled materials. They follow design constraints and build their towers to withstand earthquake and high wind simulations.
Other
Think Green: Earth Day Project Ideas: Grades 6 8 [Pdf]
Give your students the tools to live and think green with these fun educational projects and art activities. Projects are useful for helping students learn to make good environmental decisions. [PDF]
My Science Site
Water Works! One Resource Many Users [Pdf]
This resource takes a closer look at water withdrawal and instream use in Canada and compares it to other countries. Incorporates subject areas such as science, social studies, language arts, history, geography, math and environmental...
My Science Site
Water Vulnerable to Climate Change [Pdf]
A very extensive unit on climate changes and how they are caused as well as how they can be prevented. Incorporates science, geography, language arts, current events, environmental and social studies. Tests and games included. PDF...
Other
I*earn (International Education and Resource Network)
This nonprofit organization creates structured projects that facilitate engaged learning and youth making a difference on an International scale. Project areas include interdisciplinary topics such as the environment/science,...
My Science Site
Groundwater: Nature's Hidden Treasure [Pdf]
This resource provides an extensive unit on "The extent and importance of groundwater in Canada." Incorporates other subject areas other than science such as math, history, art and local research. A test is provided at the end and...
University of Arizona
Pulse: Powerful Explorations of Health and Energy
A cross curricular unit where students simulate an energy task meeting to discuss protecting human health through energy policies. The unit covers content for twelfth grade in math, physics, language arts, and government. Topics reviewed...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Eco Challenges
Research and report on two pressing environmental concerns in Africa: the scarcity of clean water and the desertification of farmland. Respond to these issues through activities involving art, drama and journalism.