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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Poetry-The Essence of Life

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze and appreciate various types of poetry. In this poetry unit, students read classic and contemporary works to discover ways in which poetry expresses strong feelings. Students identify key vocabulary used to analyze...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dichotomous Keys

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students utilize dichotomous keys to identify trees in their schools.  In this ecological identification lesson, students practice creating dichotomous keys based on simple subjects such as hair color or sex of a person.  Students use...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Measure

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students learn how to measure length using inch units.  In this measurement lesson, students use two different units of measure to measure the length of a Leopard Shark and then use pattern blocks to measure its length.  Students use the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Civil Liberties and 9/11

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the effects of 9/11 on two guarantees in the Preamble of the Constitution, the preservation of liberty and the establishment of common security. They examine how our personal liberties been affected by the 9/11...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Communications

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers incorporate different disciplines into this lesson. In this science lesson, students investigate the use of communicating without words, and how it is different than communicating with words. They discuss the pros and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weather: You Like It or Not

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the importance of and flaws in weather prediction, and prepare their own weather report on a specific type of storm.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Tables

For Students 9th
In this using tables worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 various types of problems that include using tables to determine information. First, they write an equation to determine the total amount. Then, students define each of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lewis and Clark Review

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play games.  In this comprehension and recall lesson, students play Give Me A Break, Bingo and Jeopardy to reinforce the knowledge they've learned about Lewis and Clark.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Religions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars write a report on Roman religions.  In this religion lesson, students make a web including all the religions they know about, discuss what religion means and predict what kind of religions existed in Ancient Rome.  Young...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kure Waste Chase Game Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students work together to identify marine debris. They explain the effect of the debris on various ecosystems. They draw different types of ocean currents as well.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Philately

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine the history of stamps, the working of the postal system, and how stamps are used in our lives. They create a collage using stamps. They create a new stamp honoring a special event, person, etc.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Video Viewers

For Students 3rd
In this video viewers learning exercise, 3rd graders solve 2 word problems dealing with watching videos, read and analyze 4 clues in order to fill in a chart correctly involving 5 people and the types of videos they watch.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Breaking English News - Obama Says BP Must Pay for Oil Spill Clean-up

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL/ELL reading comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to an article entitled, "Obama Says BP Must Pay for Oil Spill Clean-up." They participate in discussion activities, and complete a variety of question types to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chocolate Chipping Away at the Rock Cycle

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the different types of rocks. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders compare and contrast rocks and chocolate cookies. They explain how materials are recycled beneath the Earth.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of taxes. In this tax lesson plan, students investigate types of taxes and deductions taken out of a paycheck before they see it. High schoolers calculate the tax on a given dollar amount. Students...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Looking for Newton

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the rhyming pattern of various types of poetry. With a focus on limericks, they follow the specific rhyme scheme and create a limerick about Newton. They share their poem with the class and write another one related to...
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Activity
Cru High School

Games / Icebreakers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Twenty-three, fun-filled activities make up a list of icebreakers designed to familiarize class members with one another, and add a sense of community to the classroom. 
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Unit Plan
Tell City Schools

The Cay

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Support your instruction of The Cay by Theodore Taylor with this extensive unit of materials. Provided here are prereading activities, worksheets and discussion questions for the entire book, and reading quizzes that you can use to check...
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Activity
Stephen F. Austin State University, College of Fine Arts

The Ugly Duckling

For Students K - 5th
It's not about what you look like on the outside! A study guide for the stage adaptation of The Ugly Duckling reminds learners that being cruel to those in need is not helpful—and that we all belong somewhere.
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Worksheet
Gymnázium Karviná

Australia and New Zealand

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Send your learners off on a research adventure with a activity on essential facts about Australia and New Zealand. It includes 18 short-answer response questions, as well as a map activity where pupils locate a variety of geographic...
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Worksheet
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Owl Teacher

Introduction to World of Geography Test

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Assess your learners on the five themes of geography and the most important key terms and concepts from an introductory geography unit. Here you'll find an assessment with 15 fill-in-the-blank and 14 multiple-choice questions, sections...
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Lesson Plan
University of the Desert

How Can Conflict and Disagreement be Managed and Resolved?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
As you explore the meaning of cultural understanding and diffusion with your learners, discuss how dialogue can play a role in resolving conflicts based on misunderstanding. Examine keywords such as compromise, communication, and...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Blending Informative and Narrative Writing: Transforming Research Notes into Field Journal Entries

For Teachers 5th Standards
The fabulous four. Scholars learn the four key components for creating an excellent journal entry. They then work to create a journal entry rubric and participate in a mini lesson about organizing and outlining journal entries. 
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Mid-Unit 3 Assessment, Part II: Organizing Notes for a Public Speech

For Teachers 5th Standards
It's all a matter of opinion! Pupils take Part II of the mid-unit assessment, in which they continue organizing their notes in preparation for writing an opinion speech. Using the resource, they add reasons, evidence, and a concluding...