+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Digital Divide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore thedigital divide. In this technology skills lesson, students discuss the attributes of a divide. Students then research and discuss the digital divide.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Memorials and Meaning

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students collaborate to research the war. They examine Matthew Brady photographs that inspire them to create a memorial to honor those who served in the Civil War.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pharaoh Phonetics

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore ancient Egypt. In this Egypt lesson, students use the Internet to research ancient Egypt and then participate in several activities that help them better understand Egyptian culture.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ship of Gold

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore American values. In this American history lesson plan, students read passages from Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea. Students collaborate to conduct research in order to build a timeline of the events surrounding the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stocking up for the Next Millennium

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners examine how democracy stands the test of time. In this technology lesson, students research inventions and contributions of the 20th century in order to gather information to write a persuasive essay on the topic.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Story Time

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders watch soap operas online.  In this English lesson, 9th graders explore the story elements of the soap opera.  Students write a journal on their own interpretations of characters. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Then and Now. Public Health from 1900 to Today

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze public health issues. In this public health activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding the health concerns and diseases of the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also  interview medical practitioners...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vote for Me!

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students conduct a mock presidential interview. In this US presidents lesson, students research the lives of former U.S. presidents and then role play interviews of the "presidents."
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oceans in Glass: The Great White Shark Experiment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use the Internet to study great white sharks and answer questions.  In this ocean lesson students create and produce a website that summarizes the information they obtained in their research. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

On With the Show: Fifty Years of the Public Theater

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Public Theater in New York City. In this theater instructional activity, students consider mission of the Public Theater and learn more about its productions. High schoolers create their own event schedules for...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Organizers for Students

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students . In this organization instructional activity, students have a general discussion about sports cards and make a chart to answer the questions. Students read the baseball card story from USA Today. Students watch a web video...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Create a 3-D Community Model

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the term community.  In this Social Studies instructional activity, 7th graders develop a definition of the term community.  Students create a sculpture that is related to their community.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building a Circulation City

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how the workings of the human circulatory system were discovered.  In this circulation lesson students view a  video, divide into groups and act out their given system. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dealing with Tragedy in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the concept of human tragedy. In this September 11 terrorist attacks instructional activity, students write condolence letters, discuss the qualities of heroes, and investigate volunteer opportunities.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cinderella Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore their creative writing skills. In this Cinderella writing lesson, students compare perspective as they read and discuss 2 versions of the "Three Little Pigs." Students then watch "Cinderella" and use their creative...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bill Irwin: All in a Day's Work

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners perform for an audience. In this performing arts lesson, students explore the work of actor Bill Irwin in a variety of roles. Learners direct and perform a fairy tale in small groups .
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hank Williams: My Inspiration

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars research Hank Williams and explore his life and career. In this Hank Williams lesson, students complete Internet research, listen to example songs, and watch a movie all to analyze Hank Williams. The ultimate goal is to...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Design A Community Program

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take community action. In this philanthropy lesson, students consider issues in their community and collaborate in small groups to rank the issues identified. Students read Brandy Cake and reflect on the story's themes in order...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Frontier Life Story

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore American frontier life. In this history lesson, students participate in a series of activities that challenge them to discover what pioneer life was really like.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

South Africa Story: Apartheid, Diamonds & Gold

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore South Africa. For this South Africa lesson, students investigate the natural resources of the nation and how they have impacted the culture and history of the nation. Students also create a children's book regarding...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Am I? Exploring Identity

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create an artistic representation of their identities. In this identity lesson, students discover the different facets that make up their own identities. Students work in small groups to find a favorite image and provide an...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Homelessness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study homelessness and the associated vocabulary. In this homelessness lesson, students work with a classmate to determine the definitions of words that are associated with homelessness. They attempt to define the words and then...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems.  In this using ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems lesson, 8th graders estimate the cost of a road trip.  Students estimate the distance between two...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Race into Reading

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students create a career exploration experience for elementary students. In this career exploration lesson, students select a career field d to read about to elementary children. Students then present the Career Exploration Day to the...

Other popular searches