Curated OER
Kosovo: Where is It and What's All the Fuss About?
Students investigate the US military involvement in Kosovo and answer teacher generated questions.
Curated OER
Design a Paraplegic Equestrian Saddle
Students investigate a problem and background information including the typical capabilities /limitations of a paraplegic. They develop an understanding of the attributes of engineering design.
Other
Power Up What Works: Conducting Research
This resource describes the first phase of a Grade 6 teacher's lesson where young scholars develop a plan for working on a research project and then collect information. Each student has chosen a topic relating to how the economic...
Other
Gscrp: Social, Economic and Political Change
The Global Social Change Research Project discusses why society develops the way that it does, how the various political systems develop, and how different customs and social systems come about. Some specific topics include: "what is...
Other
Ncsl: State Economic Stimulus Plans
This 2009 chart shows sixteen U.S. state-level stimulus plans in response to the economic crisis.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Latin American Marketing Project
This site from Score provides information on the global marketplace. This is a unit where students are grouped to find out the best Latin American country to introduce a new fast food business. Site is very well outlined and includes...
Other
Dwellings: The Message of Houses and Their Contents, 1780 1820
Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Pusilha Archaeological Project (2001)
Report summarizes previous research at Pusilha which indicates that this city had economic, political, and artistic connections with cities of Copan and Quirigua. A history of the city is included.
Practical Money Skills
Visa: Practical Money Skills: Financial Literacy for Grades 9 12
A financial literacy curriculum which features engaging design, student-centered activities, research projects, discussion points, and tools and resources. These lessons are designed to engage students in learning the personal finance...
Other
The Vol Web Project: The Western States
This site gives teachers a list of research topics for the western states. Topics range from economic to environmental. The site is geared towards elementary level students.
Other
The Vol Web Project: Middle Western States
This site from The VolWeb Project is a lesson plan that teaches students about various aspects of the Midwestern states (e.g. industries, crops, and natural resources). Students participate in research to locate specific information...
Other
Fhi:case Studies of 2 Women's Health Projects in Bolivia
This site introduces two case studies of women's health in poor communities in Bolivia. These studies were conducted by Family Health International.
New Deal Network
New Deal Network: Great Depression and the Arts
Part of a wonderful website devoted to researching and teaching the Great Depression and the New Deal. These pages are focused specifically on the arts during this time.
Other
Haines: Laptops Templates and Resources
Looking for ways to easily integrate technology into your classroom? This site lays out a template of 10 classroom sessions that effectively models use of laptops in the classroom. Units include a HS English research paper, health class...
EL Education
El Education: Revitalize Rochester
Students research the effects of a city restoring water to a dry waterway and then create a report designed to inform and persuade voters to reconsider their views after voting down such a restoration in Rochester, New York.
Other
Duke: Center for Inquiry Based Learning
Duke University has established the Center for Inquiry-Based Learning. It serves to enhance math and science lessons. Click on Resources for good examples of Inquiry-based lesson plans.
Other
The Role of the Federated Woman's Institute in Rural Canada [Pdf]
The founding and growth of the Federated Woman's Institutes throughout Canada is profiled. Improving women's conditions in rural areas, early ergonomics child safety,'well baby' programs, funding school programs, and many other community...