Nemours KidsHealth
Conflict Resolution: Grades 9-12
Conflicts happen. Learning to deal with them positively, manage anger, and communicate feelings is the focus of a lesson that gives high schoolers the tools they need for conflict resolution. After reading a series of related articles,...
Nemours KidsHealth
Germs: Grades 6-8
As part of their study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, middle schoolers create engaging public service announcements for preschool and kindergarten classes, teaching them how and when to wash their hands. To begin, class...
Nemours KidsHealth
Asthma: Grades 6-8
Two activities teach middle schoolers about asthma and how it can affect people's lives. After reading a series of articles and watching two videos that provide background information about asthma, pupils design an interactive game that...
Newseum
Photo Ethics: News Independence
Young journalists read a case study about an annual school tradition of a streaker running across the football field after the homecoming game. Small groups then decide whether or not to cover the story and whether or not to include a...
Penguin Books
A Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classics Edition of William Shakespeare's Henry V
Henry V is certainly not a drama "of few words." It's a sprawling study of a good yet complex king, a tumultuous time in European history, and an examination of justice and mercy. The 20-page guide to the play provides instructors with a...
Anti-Defamation League
Dealing with the Social Pressures that Promote Online Cruelty
Why do people engage in cyberbullying? What can be done about it? These are the questions middle schoolers consider in a very timely activity. Participants view PSA announcements, read a case study, and participate in scenarios designed...
K20 LEARN
Writing An Argumentative Paragraph: Argumentative Writing
Learning how to craft a cogent argument based on a solid claim, supported with evidence and solid reasoning, is an important life skill. Teach middle schoolers about argumentative writing with a lesson asking them to analyze the claims,...
Academy of American Poets
Teach This Poem: “Thanksgiving” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Victor Laredo's painting "On the Beach" and Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem "Thanksgiving" allow young scholars to use their noticing skills. Class members identify elements of the painting the artist uses to create the feeling of his work....
Curated OER
Beginning Critical Reading - Paper
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the paragraphs about paper. Students answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.
Curated OER
Beginning Critical Reading - Soaps and Detergents
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the short story about soaps and detergents. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.
Curated OER
Intermediate Critical Reading - Clocks
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the short story about clocks. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.
Curated OER
Intermediate Critical Reading - Hybrid Vehicles
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about hybrid vehicles. Students then answer 4 critical reading questions.
Curated OER
Beginning Critical Reading - The Flu
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about the flu. Students answer 3 questions about the story and their explanations.
Curated OER
Beginning Critical Reading - The White House
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about The White House. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.
Curated OER
The Tell - Tale Heart
Students read The Tell Tale Heart and practice critical analysis while reflecting on its underlying meanings. In this reading instructional activity, students make predictions, monitor their own comprehension and adjust their reading...
Curated OER
Critical Analysis Leads to Global Action
Students discover the interconnectedness of the world. In this global studies lesson, students identify challenges the world faces and craft solutions to the problems they identified. Students present their findings in a PowerPoint...
Curated OER
Beginning Critical Reading- Water
In this ESL worksheet, students read a five paragraph text about water. Students then answer 5 multiple choice questions about the passage.
Curated OER
Thoroughbred Series Crossword Puzzle
In this Thoroughbred book series crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 22 clues pertaining to events and characters in the books. Students use the clues to identify the correct words that will solve the crossword puzzle.
Curated OER
Cradles of Civilization Information Sheet
In this early civilizations worksheet, students read 4 paragraphs about great river civilizations and then label them Nile, Tigris and Euphrates, Indus, and the Huang He River Civilizations. Student also complete a writing prompt on the...
Curated OER
The Effects of the Congress of Vienna
In this Congress of Vienna worksheet, students read about the Congress of Vienna and then respond to 4 short answer questions about its impact on Europe.
Curated OER
Historical Scavenger Hunts
Students investigate the impact of historical events. In this historical scavenger hunt activity, students examine photographs of a local monument that zoom in on details. Students record their impressions regarding the photos. Students...
Curated OER
The Electric Hearth
Students examine popular media. For this media awareness lesson, students keep logs of their interactions with media and then write an essay regarding the data.
Curated OER
Adapting a Musical
Learners transform literature into musical productions. In this integrated arts lesson plan, students discuss how musicals are written and produced. Learners then select literature they are familiar with to adapt into musical productions.
Curated OER
Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Victorian Schools
In this Victorian Britain worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the Victorian schools of England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.