Curated OER
Measuring with Mathematics
Eighth graders discover how the change in the dimensions of a shape cause a change in the overall area of the shape, but the perimeter stay the same. They, in groups, go out to the playground and construct large areas using stakes and rope.
Curated OER
Measuring Elevation
Students practice measuring elevation, one of the key coordinates used by astronomers. They describe how the elevation of an object is measured.
and combine compass directions and elevation to find celestial objects.
Curated OER
Remember the Bridge: Poems of a People
Fifth graders explore poems of African Americans. They research a famous African American, write a report, create a timeline of events in African American history, create a map of the New World, and research Molly Walsh. After...
Curated OER
Can You Dig It?
Students investigate a fossil site and diagram a site map. They role play as paleontologists.
Curated OER
Old English: Pirate Slang
Students review a list of slang used by pirates and then compile a list of slang that they use in their everyday language. They discuss which examples of slang should be included in the dictionary and in which contexts slang is appropriate.
Curated OER
2004 Summer Olympics Internet Scavenger Hunt
Third graders participate in an Internet scavenger hunt as they search for the answers to questions about the 2004 Summer Olympics. They complete scavenger hunt in the classroom looking for items/information in the classroom.
Curated OER
Eat and Be Merry - Planning a Mexican Posada
Students plan their own fiesta. They study information about a "posada"
and explain the significance of a pi??ata. Afterwards, they construct a pi??ata to be used for end-of-unit party. in addition, they read a story and answer questions...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Flag Day Teaching Theme
Enhance teaching about Flag Day with this impressive collection of resources providing lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Flag Day
Many lesson plans, units, activities, worksheets, and links to other resources are featured for teachers interested in educating about Flag day.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Flag Facts
The students will learn important historical significance to one of the United States' most important symbols - the American Flag. This lesson plan provides engaging and meaningful activities as well as the academic content standards...
Curated OER
Teachnology: Flag Day Teaching Theme
Enhance teaching about Flag Day with this impressive collection of resources providing lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where pupils examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities to...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Colusa Community School: Independence Day!
Using the concept that a class has become an independent country, students work in groups to design symbols that depict their class. This activity not only teaches the history of American symbols, but it exercises higher-order thinking...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Symbols of Texas [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac to find information about the symbols, flags, and special days, and events of Texas. The almanac is free to download.
PE Central
Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Football Bingo
This is a fun activity through which students not only practice football skills like passing, hiking, catching, dodging, and carrying, but also get an aerobic workout. "Football Bingo" combines football, bingo, and capture-the-flag in a...
Other
Global School Net: Internet Projects Registry
This clearinghouse is a central place where you can find collaborative projects from across the globe to bring into your classroom. It contains field trips, online expeditions, geo-games, etc.