Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Habitat Project Digital Science Journal
Develop a digital story to illustrate and inform others about different habitats or ecosystems. Resources for building a digital story are provided.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Early Spring Outdoor Investigation Mystery
Students will use their observation skills to determine what happened in photographs provided.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Government Spending Charity Begins at Home
The U.S. government created a program that funds job training and placement of Americans who are blind or severely disabled. Through this activity, students will research the program to establish their own opinions as to whether the...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: What Actions Should Be Taken for Wade Island Birds?
Examine efforts of national, state, and local governments to protect birds in their natural habitats.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Concussion and Head Injury Action Plan
Concussions and head injuries are the buzz in sports today. Address concussion and head injuries in the classroom and provide young scholars resources to research and report on findings.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Pennsylvania County Government Project
Understand how local county government works in Pennsylvania.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Deciding on a Date for the General Election
Investigate the history of selecting the first Tuesday after the first Monday to hold Election Day. Based upon research, decide whether that is a good date to hold elections or if there is a better alternative.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: American Bald Eagle Status in Your State
What is the status of the bald eagle in your state? Investigate the population of the once endangered national bird in the states. Understand why birds of prey are protected in the United States.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Environmental Issues Game
Guidelines to create a homemade Jeopardy! game focused on environmental issues.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Community Projects and School Projects
Teachers have the opportunity to guide students of ways to develop or expand community and school projects through a series of informative and explorative lessons.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Water: Math of Sufficient Fresh Water
Through research of community water assessment and reports, students will make a video presentation of the local water resources.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Government, Statistics and the Media
Dig into the role media has on public opinion by discussing questions raised and reviewing resources provided with this lesson.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Government Travel and Staffers
Who should pay for politicians traveling before it violates ethical codes of abuse of power? Legislators and their staff were offered and accepted millions of dollars worth of free trips. This lesson explores the ethics of our...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: National Highway Safety Report and You
Look over resources with car accident reports, highway safety data, etc. Students will evaluate a local issue of road safety and build a report based on the researched data.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Sheets Island Archipelago
The city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Central Pennsylvania Conservancy are deciding who should own a small island in the Susquehanna River, deeded to the city by it's original inhabitant, James McCormick, in 1912 under the conditions...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Mystery Object Challenge
Practice historical investigation skills with this mystery object activity. Look at the image and try to determine its story.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: A Note for Freedom
Students will identify how the bell is a symbol of freedom. View a video which discusses the history of Philadelphia and the famed Liberty Bell and listen to a replica of the bell. [01:23:00]
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Oil Production Examining History Finding the Truth
Students will dig into researching the history of oil production to possibly uncover some truths about why the United States doesn't do more drilling on its own land. When research is complete, students will write persuasive letters to...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: What Should Be Done About Oil and Gas Royalties?
Engage the classroom in studying about oil and gas royalties paid to the government, in some cases not paid, with resources drawn from leased land paid for by the government. Take research results and contact state and federal government...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Water Studies: Precipitation and Population
Learners will gather and study data to understand daily water supply, how to deal with water shortages, and what contributes to a "good" water supply.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Privacy of Personal Information at School
What information can parents and learners expect to be kept private in school data versus publicized on forms or in announcements? This lesson examines students' privacy expectations through possible scenarios.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Should Education or Occupation Factor Into Insurance Rates?
Educators will discuss with class whether insurance rates should be influenced by the level of education a person as completed or what their occupation is. Is this ethical? Choose a stance and write to the local legislators.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: School Handbook Presentation
Reflecting on Avi's book, Nothing But the Truth A Documentary Novel, classrooms will review and consider protocol in understanding the school's handbook, policies, and how these are communicated to the student body.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Theodore Roosevelt
Explore the presidential career of Theodore Roosevelt. Students will evaluate the reforms the 26th President of the United States activated, consider the issues then, and compare the issues with today and decide whether the reforms from...