+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stem Cell Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine embryonic cell research and the controversy that surrounds it.  In this stem cell lesson students use a debate model and present and defend their positions. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mouse

For Teachers 1st
First graders are exposed to a variety of texts that deal with mice. The use of the library is recommended to saturate the classroom with available books. Young students work in groups with the help of the teacher to define traits and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classroom Museum

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students investigate various aspects of culture. They collect artifacts from various resources as an ongoing project throughout the school year. Students reflect upon the differences in cultures and subject areas as they conduct research...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Technology in the Early Education Classroom

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners explore computers. They type their names and use different fonts. They create mini-posters using Kid Pix software and use the Oregon Trail software to discover the westward trek in United States history. They explore websites...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Give and Take

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to the differences between goods and services. In groups, they discover whether a given occupation offers a good, service or both. To end the lesson, they pick one occupation that interest them, draws a...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How does it feel? Why is the Civil Rights Movement so Important?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the Civil War. In this US history lesson, 5th graders simulate what life was like during the Civil War by having two groups with one group given more materials than the other group. Students then draw a portrait of...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

CHARTING NEPTUNE'S REALM

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners design a twenty-first century book cover based on the concepts and designs of the eighteenth century.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Corporate Social Responsibility: Illusion or Reality?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore and debate the advantages and disadvantages of corporate social responsibility versus increased government regulation. They create a board game to give an employee an opportunity to rise to the top of a large company.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Red Convertible

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read and discuss the short story "The Red Convertible". They participate in extension activities related to each of the three parts of the story, planning a road trip, researching the Vietnam War, and writing a paper on their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Give and Take

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the concepts of goods, services and community. They go on a community walk, find businesses and logos within their community, read books about communities, and compare various goods and services. They pick a job...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Storm Chasing, Inc.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to research storm chasing. They develop their own lesson plan and present it to the class. They create a visual for their lesson as well.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Can We Do to Help End Hunger?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to research people who have made a difference in the fight against poverty and hunger. In groups, they discuss the actions they can take in their community to help those in need. They are also introduced to the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Darwin, Politics, and Religion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers gain an understanding of the Darwinian theory of evolution, examine how Darwin's theory has been adopted by ruling elites in order to justify their position in power, compare religious and historical responses to Darwin's...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where is Flat Stanley?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create a story map of the basic elements and significant events of the book Flat Stanley. Students brainstorm places they would like to visit if they had been flattened and then, write about an imagined experience. Students...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Heroes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore heroic characters. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss the characteristics of a super hero and then define vocabulary associated with philanthropy such as civic virtue and altruism. Middle schoolers...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Getting a Job! Getting a Job: The Resume Interview

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discover resume strategies. For this career goals lesson, 11th graders review sample resumes, discuss their attributes, and write their own resumes that effectively introduce them to prospective employers.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Archaeology Underwater

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study underwater archaeology.  For this history lesson, 11th graders read an article on archaeology.  Students complete a reading comprehension worksheet on archaeology underwater.   
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Planets an Introduction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate one planet, enter information into a database, and print the database sorting for each of the attributes.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction in Center Time

For Teachers 1st
First graders use bean bags, dominos, number trains, counters, paper clips, flashcards, beads and more in a variety of centers to practice basic addition and subtraction facts.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tallies Tell It All

For Teachers K
Students count a number of objects and create a tally with groupings of five to illustrate their total. They identify a number of things both at school and at home that can be counted with tallies and create appropriate tallies for each.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Computer Applications - 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review their understanding of basic computer terminology. They demonstrate an understanding of the function of each major computer component. They identify some characteristics of the Windows operating system.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Computer Applications: Vocabulary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define the procedures involved in information relay within a computer. They become familiar with DOS commands and gain a basic understanding of the Windows 3.1 operating system.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Family Tradition

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine different family traditions to further explain social patterns. They complete a graphic organizer using educational software.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Monster Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write a detailed description of a monster or alien they have created. They e-mail the description to another student, and the e-mail buddy draws the monster based on the descriptive writing.

Other popular searches