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After the American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North
Students investigate the life of African Americans in the North during the American Revolution. They analyze how authors use various techniques to write biographies, read about Sojourner Truth, conduct research, and write an excerpt...
Curated OER
Historical Population Changes in the US
Students conduct research on historical population changes in the U.S. They conduct Internet research on the Historical Census Data Browser, create a bar graph and data table using a spreadsheet program, and display and interpret their...
Curated OER
Early U. S. Involvement in World War II
Ninth graders examine how the U. S. was aided by the Allies in World War II before the U. S. declared war. They analyze the evolution of U. S. foreign policy from the beginning of WW II through U. S. Declaration of War
Council for Economic Education
China - Where Will They Fit in the World Economy?
Teach scholars why China is so crucial to global economics through an informative resource. Activities include using databases to search for information, watching a video or listening to a podcast, and reading about China's economy as a...
Curated OER
Putting Numbers in Order, Numbers up to 100
Party with number balloons! Young learners study four groups of illustrated balloons with numbers on them, and write the numbers in sequence from smallest to greatest, or greatest to smallest. For extra fun, have them color the balloons...
Indiana University
Asian Literature: “The View in Spring” by Du Fu
Over the course of the lesson plan, your pupils read and analyze a translated eight-line poem from the Tang Dynasty written by Du Fu, a poet caught behind enemy lines during the An Lu-Shan rebellion (755-763). Literary/historical context...
Student Handouts
A Society in Transition
Cover the 1980s in your class with a brief informational text and seven related questions. The one-page reading passage includes general information about jobs and skills, population patterns, and the AIDS epidemic.
Curated OER
Lesson 5: In the Courtroom: Understanding the Players and the Action
Young lawyers put Goldilocks on trial as they develop an understanding of the legal system in the final lesson of this five-part series. After learning about key terms relating to litigation, young scholars are assigned roles...
Federal Reserve Bank
Sheep in a Shop
What do you think sheep might be able to barter when they don't have quite enough to buy a gift? Your pupils can find out this and much more during this lesson plan about Sheep in a Shop, spending, saving, and bartering.
MENSA Education & Research Foundation
Quotation Station: Using Quotes in the Classroom
An informative list compiled with quotes, authors, and discussion questions, along with 20 out-of-the-box application ideas, make up the collection of lessons geared to spark dialogue and creative thinking about quotations.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Mass Changes in Chemical Reactions—Microscale Chemistry
What better way is there to introduce conservation of mass than a few simple experiments? Young chemists conduct two chemical reactions, take the masses of reactants and products, then compare their results to determine...
The New York Times
Trouble in the Hive: Researching the Decimation of Honeybee Colonies
Teach your class about colony collapse disorder and foster discussion about causes and solutions for the honeybee problem. Class members read and discuss an article and participate in one of two detailed activities about pollination and...
Curated OER
Reading Log
In this reading log worksheet, students record on a chart, the names, titles, authors, and genres for their free reading books. This is meant to be used on a long term basis.
Curated OER
Of Mice and Men: Chapter 1 Reading and Study Guide
As the story unfolds and your class is introduced to George and Lennie, provide them with this short reading guide for chapter one. It addresses challenging vocabulary and any literary terms used in the section before asking learners to...
Curated OER
Read the Words, Copy the Words
Young readers and writers must read 10 words aloud, then write each word in the box provided below. This simple worksheet could be used as a quick way to see how your pupils are doing with their oral reading and handwriting skills.
Curated OER
Read The Words, Copy The Words
First and second learners read ten words aloud. Then, they write each of the words in the boxes below. This could be a good way for a teacher to get a quick glimpse into how his/her charges are doing with their reading and handwriting.
Curated OER
Read The Words, Copy The Words
Very young readers and writers are given 10 basic sight words. They must read each one aloud, then write each of the words in the spaces provided. This would be a good way to assess how your kids are doing with their oral reading and...
Jefferson Township Schools
The Lightning Thief Ch. 21-22 Reading Quiz
Wrap up your study of The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with a final reading check quiz. Middle schoolers respond to 10 short answer questions about the final two chapters of the text using complete sentences. Discuss the answers as a...
Mr. Nussbaum
Redwood National Park Reading Comprehension
An interactive tests scholars' reading comprehension skills. Young learners read an informative passage about redwood trees then respond to five questions. Feedback appears instantly.
Curated OER
Simple Reading Log With Caterpillar
In this reading log worksheet, students record their progress in independent reading. Students record the date, author, and title of the book on the lines provided.
Tennessee State Museum
Deciphering the Document: Unlocking the Meaning of the Emancipation Proclamation
Help your learners truly understand the Emancipation Proclamation by asking them the put it into their own words. After reading the document out loud to the class, and briefly discussing the legal language, split your class into small...
Curated OER
Read The Words, Copy The Words
Young readers are given a collection of ten sight words. They must read them aloud, then write them down in the boxes provided. This resource would serve well as an in-class assessment to see how your pupils are reading, as well as how...
Curated OER
Read The Words, Copy The Words
Young readers are given a list of ten basic sight words. They must read the words aloud, then copy them down in the space provided. This resource might best be used as an in-class assessment. A teacher could quickly hear how children are...
Jefferson Township Schools
The Lightning Thief Ch. 2-6 Reading Quiz
Rick Riordan's novel, The Lightning Thief, is a popular and fantasy-filled adventure! If you've chosen it for class reading, you can make sure your class is on schedule with reading check quizzes. The quiz included here is for chapters...
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