Curated OER
Where Indians and Bison Meet
Fifth graders examine a transparency of the Pre-2004 Monticello Nickel and compare it to the American Bison Nickel. They research Native American tribes and discover why the bison was so important to them. They create products showing...
Curated OER
Signal Flags
Students examine the use of signal flags on vessels. They use measurements and symmetry to create their very own signal flag. Students work together and as individuals to solve problems and express their ideas.
Other
Art With Mrs. Filmore: 1st Grade Art Lessons
This site offers a variety of art lessons that use various media. Each project includes instructions and pictures of the students' completed artwork.
Teachers.net
Teachers.net: Alphabet Fishing (Lesson Plan)
This site has a cute game young students will enjoy playing to review letter recognition. Students "go fishing" for letters. For each letter they "catch" they must tell what the letter is and a sound it makes.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Word Recognition Strategies Using Nursery Rhymes
This lesson is a great way to teach students about rhymes and word recognition. This plan includes suggest nursery rhymes for you to use, and several supplementary sites to help you out.
Teachers.net
Teachers.net: Alphabet Review Activities (Lesson Plan)
Site presents a myriad of fun filled activities which will enhance the student's identification of letters and their use in the context of words. Site uses games, songs and other captivating activities that will engage young children.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: I Never Metadata I Didn't Like
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this fun lesson will get students thinking about how lists of seemingly random characters (numbers, letters, etc.) can actually contain some meaning. Many examples are given, and although...