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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Ralph Ellison

For Students 9th - 10th
Author Ralph Ellison is presented in this biography for his contributions to African American literature. See "Ralph Ellison Activities" for further information.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Gary Snyder

For Students 9th - 10th
Gary Snyder is the focus of this biography, identifying his contributions to literature through poetry. Click on "Gary Snyder Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Website
Other

The Virtual Sun

For Students 6th - 8th
This site features a virtual tour of the sun. Expect to learn facts concerning the sun's characteristics, influences, and lifespan with excellent illustrations and multi-media.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Presidential Debates (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A lesson activity that has students investigating media coverage of presidential debates and discussing how viewers are influenced by things other than the issues being debated. Students will also explore techniques that can help viewers...
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Unit Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Human Impact on the Cloud Forest

For Students 6th - 8th
A study discovering and exploring the cloud forest canopy and how humans have influenced the ecosystem's biodiversity.
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Activity
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Perforated Well Casing

For Students 9th - 10th
How do you think adding holes to a well casing will influence the amount of petroleum or natural gas that a well can produce? This activity models the differences in production of a perforated and non-perforated well casing. After the...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Just Desserts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Identify advertising techniques designed to encourage children to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Explore the motives behind advertising and use your knowledge to think critically about ads all around you. Scroll down to "Just Desserts,"...
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Handout
University of Washington

Uw: Alcohol and Tobacco Use in G Rated Animated Movies

For Students 9th - 10th
This page summarizes a Harvard study about the portrayal of alcohol and tobacco use in animated films geared toward younger audiences. It also summarizes research about films in general and how frequently they show alcohol and tobacco use.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ismail Haniya

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Ismail Haniya, an important Hamas leader with tremendous influence in Gaza. Also provides links to related subjects.

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