Curated OER
Where Does the Government Get Its Authority?
Learners discuss elected and appointed officials and identify figures of authority. They complete a worksheet to explain that governments provide for organization and safety.
Curated OER
Introduction to Beginning Quilting
Students explore quilting. They describe what a quilt is and discover the importance of accuracy in quilting. Students examine beginning quilt blocks. Students identify eight different quilt blocks.
Curated OER
Bell Live! The Great Lakes: A Superior Adventure
Students participate in a virtual field trip to Lake Superior. In groups, they perform experiments in which test the level of toxins and bacteria in the water. They also watch video segments life in the lake and discuss their observations.
Curated OER
Introduction to Beginning Quilting
Students define what a quilt is and how a quilt is put together. They identify at least eight different quilt blocks and describe what a quilt is and how important accuracy is in quilting. They identify bed covers and pillows.
Other
Infinitec: Assistive Technology in School: Glossary of Common Acronyms and Terms
A glossary of terms that are used when discussing and learning about the use of assistive technologies in an educational setting.
Read Works
Read Works: Vocabulary in Context 2nd Grade Unit: Glossary
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson in which students learn to use a glossary to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. Lesson utilizes the book The Life Cycle of an Emperor Penguin by Robin Johnson and Bobbie Kalman and...
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
The National Academies: Energy Glossary
Some of the many complex terms used in discussing energy are defined in this glossary.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: L.3.4d: Use Glossaries or Dictionaries to Determine Meaning
Links to 2 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard L.3.4d: Use glossaries or beginning dictionaries, both print and digital, to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
Other
Great Schools: Glossary
This is a PDF printable worksheet for grades 1-3 to teach students how to use a glossary to answer questions.
Other
Glaad: Media Reference: Transgender Glossary of Terms
This reference guide provides information about using the proper terms when discussing and writing about transgender individuals.
Read Works
Read Works: Grade 2: Four Lesson Unit: Vocabulary in Context
[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of four lesson plans designed to develop students' vocabulary skills including understanding prefixes, using context clues, and using a glossary and a dictionary. Lessons are based on the books...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Setting: Eatonville, Florida
In this media gallery from the American Masters film Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun, students will learn about Eatonville, Florida-Zora Neale Hurston's hometown and the setting of her most famous novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God....
Learning Farm
Learning Farm: Common Core Standards Dictionaries and Glossaries
View a lesson on using dictionaries and glossaries to determine the meaning of words. Test your skills using Test Mode or Game Mode.
Other
National Math + Science Initiative: Vocabulary Study: Julius Caesar [Pdf]
This lesson unit covers vocabulary used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Includes list of fifty SAT words with an accompanying glossary and references to the play, grouped under each act. This is followed by a fill-in-the-blank activity...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Dictionary Use
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource introduces students to dictionaries. It covers what a dictionary is used for, what types of information you will find in a dictionary, guide words and their purpose, and how to use a...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: English: Reading: Dictionaries and Indexes Quiz: Level One [Pdf]
Quiz testing basic alphabetization and dictionary skills required for real-world application. Three levels of difficulty with answers provided.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Spurlock Museum: Egyptian Mummification
A virtual exhibition on Egyptian mummification. Covers the history through different periods of Egypt's history, the rituals, artifacts found with mummies, sources of information about mummification, the materials that were used, and the...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Learning About Subheadings and Bold Words
In this lesson, students will use several strategies to learn the meaning of new words they encounter in text. The students will learn specific strategies so when they encounter new words, they can figure out the meaning of those words...
Other
California Department of Education: Cahsee Math: Vocabulary [Pdf]
Although part of the Study Guide for the CAHSEE, this section of the document focuses on math vocabulary which graduating students in California are expected to know. Each term is defined (often with illustrations), and translated to...
Other
Es Lnotes: English Learner Movie Guides
Detailed overviews of popular movies written especially for English language learners by an ESL instructor. Each guide includes a plot summary, descriptions of major characters, and an extensive glossary of words and expressions used in...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Their Eyes Were Watching God
This video [4:00] from the American Masters film Zora Neale Hurston: Jump at the Sun examines Zora Neale Hurston and her famous novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God." In this resource, students delve into the novel's title in greater...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reference Materials: Printed and Electronic (English Ii Reading)
This lesson focuses on using resources such as dictionaries, thesauruses (or thesauri), and glossaries to find and use words that will improve not only your reading skills but also your writing skills. L.11-12.4c References
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Dictionary
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will recognize the functions of dictionaries and the types of information available in dictionaries used in schools. They will learn the differences between dictionaries and thesauruses....
Optical Society
Optical Society of America: Exploring the Science of Light: General Terms
A glossary explaining the definitions of terms used in discussing the science of light.