ProCon
Sanctuary Cities
Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding, or do they defy federal laws? That is precisely the question scholars attempt to answer as they prepare for a class discussion or debate. After reading some brief background information,...
ProCon
Universal Basic Income
Should the United States adopt a universal basic income? After reading brief background information, scholars research the debate topic by reviewing the top three pros and cons. They also respond to a survey question and review other...
ProCon
Tablets vs. Textbooks
Learners decide if tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. They watch four pro and con videos and discover the history of the tablets-versus-textbooks debate. As a bonus, the resource allows them to submit their own comments...
ProCon
Teacher Tenure
Before the implementation of tenure in 1886, female teachers were sometimes fired for wearing pants or staying out too late at night. Scholars research the debate topic to decide if teachers should get tenure. They review the history of...
ProCon
Social Security Privatization
Should Social Security be privatized, or is the government program fine just the way it is? Scholars read pro and con arguments and watch videos to learn more about the debate topic. Pupils also have an opportunity to interact with other...
ProCon
President Ronald Reagan
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
ProCon
Voting Age
Should age matter when it comes to voting? Scholars read an article discussing the pros and cons of lowering the voting age to 16. They then consider both the advantages and disadvantages of having younger voters. After thinking about...
PBS
Primary Source Set: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
What did Jo write her stories with? How did the March sisters dress? A primary source set designed for Louisa May Alcott's Little Women prompts learners to look over images of household items and clothes from the 1860s before...
Digital Public Library of America
Teaching Guide: Exploring To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, considered by many to be a seminal piece of American literature, contains many complex literary themes that carry through United States history. Use a series of discussion questions and classroom...
Curated OER
The Annotated Bibliography
High schoolers put sources into correct Modern Language Association (MLA)bibliographic format, and evaluate accuracy of information and research value of two articles through short written annotated bibliography for each.
Curated OER
The Life and Times of Robert Frost
Students explore the life and times of Robert Frost. Using a fact worksheet imbedded students access websites to gather information about the life and writings of Robert Frost.
Curated OER
Coming to America: A Look at Colonization in the 1600s
Pupils analyze the European colonization of America. In this colonial America lesson, students use provided Internet resources to research colonization and representative government. Pupils use their finding to...
Curated OER
Chronicling the Journey
Students chart the order of events in literature. For this literature lesson, students read The Odyssey and summarize the epic journey in their own words. Students then write about journeys they have taken in their own lives.
Curated OER
ETHICAL USE OF THE INTERNET
Students investigate the use of the internet and how it should be used by students. The concepts of intellectual property and fair usage are covered. The author of resources is found by them through practice with finding small print...
Curated OER
Ed Tech
Students access and evaluate authority of electronic resources. They synthesize data from multiple sources. Students compose a Works Consulted page. They prepare and deliver an informative speech on a disease or medical condition.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Wrangling Research, Apa Style
This tutorial focuses on using APA Style for research papers including the formating, documentation, and reasons for using it. It offers a YouTube video for finding the APA format template in Microsoft Word 2007 and information for...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Style
Five slides introducing APA style of formatting and discussing some of the guidelines it establishes for research papers.
Other
Apa Style Central
Use this comprehensive resource to learn about APA style. Students and teachers can use this site as a springboard for any questions they may have concerning APA Style.
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University: Apa Reference Style
Good definition of what APA style is and why it is so important. Links to citation styles for journals, chapter, books, ERIC documents, & internet documents. Great reference!!
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Bibliography: Interview Sources
This slideshow lesson focuses on how to document interview sources using APA style. It describes two types of interviews: personal and published. It explains how to document a personal interview in text with an example; it also explains...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Wrangling Research, Apa Style
An overview of the purpose and rules of APA guidelines. Includes a slideshow tutorial and video on formatting the document in MS Word 2007. Additional resources are also listed. [0:32]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Style: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces APA formatting style. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "APA Style."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Style: Lesson 4
This lesson introduces APA formatting style. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "APA Style."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Format: Long Quotes
A three page printable document of notes followed by a screencast lesson [4 mins, 55 secs] explaining how to format long quotations using the APA style.