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Worksheet
Curated OER

Gerunds and Infinitives 25

For Students 5th - 6th
In this gerunds and infinitives worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the correct gerund or infinitive. Students complete 10 sentences.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thumb Measurement

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students practice measuring using the metric system and millimeters. They measure their thumbs and record their findings. Students record the findings of their classmates and find the average or mean for the two groups.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Genetics of Parenthood

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the field of genetics. Through a graphing activity, students assess four common traits. They complete a Meiosis I and II charts which represent possible gametes for an individual. Students discuss phenotype and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Crossing the Border: Practicalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students plan a trip for a citizen of Mexico to travel within various regions of the US. Another group plans a trip for a citizen of the US to travel to a non-tourist area of Mexico.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Partners in Nature

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students role-play how animals and plants depend on and help each other in symbiotic relationships. Working in pairs, they role-play the animals' relationship. They may also choose to draw pictures of these partnerships.
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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This guide to the Hitchhiker's Guide offers a book at a glance feature, chapter by chapter summaries, and other good information.
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Website
BBC

Bb Ci: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

For Students 9th - 10th
Fun site containing information about the world created by the book. Also contains links to information on the author, Douglas Adams.
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Themes: Pete's Postcard

For Students 9th - 10th
Journey through America's past with Pete as he hitchhikes across the country while viewing the postcards written to his then fiance Dot that highlight his adventures on the road.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Who's Hitchhiking in Your Food?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
How can you tell if harmful bacteria are growing in your food? Students learn to culture bacteria in order to examine ground meat and bagged salad samples, looking for common foodborne bacteria such as E. coli or salmonella. After 2-7...
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Website
BBC

Bb Ci: Douglas Adams 1952 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the Service of Celebration (memorial service) held following Douglas Adams' death in 2001. There are video clips of the tributes to Adams made by friends and family members. Gives insight into Adams' character and the...
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Website
Other

Douglas adams.com Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the Douglas Adams site features a biography of Adams (1952-2001 CE), as well as several articles and a short story by Adams. "The Private Life of Ghengis Khan," is a treat for readers who have read only Douglas' novels.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Author Douglas Adams Dies

For Students 9th - 10th
This obituary article reviews Adams' (1952-2001 CE) life and works.
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Article
Other

Transitions Abroad: How to Travel Overland in South America

For Students 9th - 10th
An experienced traveler explains the best ways to travel overland through South America, and how to prepare oneself for potential problems. (Published: Nov. 2014)

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