Curated OER
Nebraska: Using Pictures
Pupils create a scrapbook about Nebraska history focusing on Post Office murals. They choose their favorite murals and write a story to go along with the mural. In groups, students present their murals to the class and visit the Internet...
Curated OER
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom
Students read a recipe of beef jerky and explore the process. For this agriculture recipe lesson, students read the process and recipe for creating beef jerky. Students also read a history of the American Plains Indians and their...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Body Mass What's Your Index? (Pdf)
If you like tackling formulas, then this math challenge is for you. See if you can calculate Helix's BMI (body mass index) and find out if his health is at risk. A one page NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity that engages learners...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Big Trees
What tree is big enough for a car to drive through? Figure it out with this NCTM math challenge on measurement. Find out why understanding measurement is important in everyday life. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Cut the Cake
A math challenge where geometry, measurement, and problem solving meet. Explore the properties of three dimensional shapes when you discover how six friends can equally divide a nine inch square chocolate cake. A one page activity from...