Curated OER
Weather
Fourth graders study a map and locate cities, read information and create a chart. In this weather lesson students place appropriate weather information on a map and write a script using their information to relay the weather to the...
Curated OER
Immigration to the Golden Land: Jewish Life in America
Students examine Jewish life in America. In this social studies lesson, students read the article "We Shall Go to America" which features the experiences of Jewish immigrants in America. Students respond to questions regarding the...
Curated OER
Core Book Guide for The Upstairs Room
Learners read "The Upstairs Room" and participate in literature analysis regarding justice. In this Holocaust Literature lesson, students read a short story and discuss critical thinking questions. Learners write journal entries and...
Curated OER
Using the Very, Very Simple Climate Model in the Classroom
Students study the relationship between the average global temperature and carbon dioxide emissions. In this weather lesson students develop a test scenario using a model then read and interpret graphs of data.
Curated OER
Writing Headlines
Students define the purpose of headlines and practice writing their own. In this news writing lesson, students define the elements of headlines and view examples. Students read a news story in groups and create a headline for it....
Curated OER
A Letter to the Editor Worksheet
In this letter to the editor instructional activity, students use the provided phrases and the provided outline for a letter to write their own letters to editors of newspapers.
Curated OER
Media Bias
Students analyze mass media to analyze media bias. In this media bias instructional activity, students read example situations and definitions about media bias. Students read and discuss how to be aware of media bias.
Curated OER
What America Knew About the Holocaust?
Students examine American involvement in World War II. For this World War II lesson, students discuss the Holocaust and its implications. Students read New York Times articles regarding the treatment of Jews during the war. Students...
Curated OER
The War of the Worlds
Students discover the concept of media based on literature. In this War of the Worlds lesson, students read the novel The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and listen to the 1938 radio broadcast adaptation by Orson Welles. Students then...
Curated OER
ESL: Earth Day
In this Earth Day worksheet, learners read a passage about the day, then complete short answer questions and match lists of items to their descriptions.
Curated OER
Gun Safety Spelling Worksheets
In this spelling worksheet, students practice writing 4 spelling words associated with gun safety 2 times each on the lines provided. Students listen as each of the 4 paragraphs on gun safety are read out loud to them.
Curated OER
Gun Safety Spelling Worksheets
In this gun safety worksheet, learners read paragraphs about gun safety and write spelling words taken from each paragraph. Students write 5 words 4 times each.
Curated OER
Gun Safety Spelling Worksheets
In this spelling worksheet, learners write 5 spelling words about gun safety 3 times each on the lines provided. Students read 5 paragraphs on gun safety.
Curated OER
Gun Safety Spelling Worksheets
For this gun safety worksheet, learners read paragraphs about gun safety and write spelling words taken from each paragraph. Students write 5 words 4 times each.
Curated OER
Kate Moss
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Kate Moss and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
Curated OER
Malcolm X
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Malcolm X and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
Curated OER
Core Book Guide for The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss
Pupils read and discuss The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss.
Curated OER
Identifying a Message's Purpose
Students examine the character trait of perseverance and identify a message's purpose. They read a biography of Jackie Joyner Kersee, discuss the main message, and develop an action plan with goals and a message.
Curated OER
The Seasonal Cycle
Students complete a unit of lessons on the four seasons. They examine the effect each season has on plants, animals, and people during the actual season, read magazine and newspaper articles, and create a calendar and poster about each...
Curated OER
Diabetes - It's a Killer!
Learners survey, graph and chart their prior knowledge about diabetes. They read a handout and complete a K-W-L chart. They develop a rubric to assess their diet and exercise and develop a shopping list, menu and exercise plan to share.
Curated OER
The Life and Work of Kahlil Gibran
Students research the Islam and Christianity through the use of newspapers or magazines. They discuss the life of Kahlil Gibran and his work in which he was an political activist .
Curated OER
Nuclear Power Gets A Boost
Students examine nuclear plants and how they use fission reactions to generate electricity, compare fusion reactions to fission, and read about technology that may soon allow fusion to become practical for producing nuclear power...
Curated OER
Remembering World War II
Students read about America's participation in World War II. They study images, timelines, and other primary source documents.
Curated OER
The State of Mormonism
Students investigate the history of Mormonism and how this religion has shaped Utah's identity. They explore various websites, answer discussion questions, take a virtual tour of the Mormon Trail, and read newspaper articles about...