Curated OER
Hank Williams: My Inspiration
Students research information about Hank Williams using the internet. Using the lyrics from his songs, they interpret the poetry used. They work together and individually to write their own poems and interpret them.
Curated OER
Sketching Perspectives
Students list perspective types, identify views, list uses for perspectives and correctly define terms associated with perspectives.
Curated OER
Offering Social Action To Address Poverty
High schoolers examine the problem of proverty throughout the United States. Using documents, they are encouraged to develop empathy for the poor of America and how to make life easier for those in their local community. They create a...
Curated OER
VH1 Driven: Shakira, Lesson 2
Students watch a video about the life of Latin singer/pop star, Shakira. They research various foreign music styles and discuss how they influence American pop music today.
Curated OER
Research as a Historian, as an Artist
Students work together to research one area of history that is of an interest to them. Using primary sources, they examine photographs and disuss what they already know about the topic. They present their images and information to the...
Curated OER
Great Philsophers Revisited
Learners work together to research the great philsophers of literature. With a focus on Emerson or Thoreau, they describe his ideas of transcendentalism or civil disobedience, respectively. In groups, they create a short video clip to...
Curated OER
The Dot and Dashy Language
Students examine and discuss the Morse Code. In small groups they develop messages using Morse code and take turns decipering the messages.
Curated OER
The Safe Operation of a Portable Electric Hand Drill.
Pupils read the safety rules for the use of an electric hand drill and demonstrate the ability to operate the hand drill safely and correctly as they drill holes in specified locations.
Curated OER
VH1's When Disco Ruled the World
Learners choose a minority culture or an event and research the musical influences of that culture or event on American popular music. They discuss how minority cultures and events in American society influenced the Disco era.
Curated OER
Living With Fire
Learners identify effects of treatment weather on behavior of a wildland fire. They view simulation game that predicts effects of forest management on fire behavior.
Curated OER
News Interviews of Historical Figures During the Indian Wars
Young scholars examine the lives of important historical figures. Using primary source documents, they develop a list of questions to ask the figure if they were still alive. In groups, they discover information about the other...
Curated OER
Writing a Criticism
Learners view various paintings and write down the adjectives that come to mind. Using the painting, they use information from a previous activity to write their own critique or point of view. They share their writings with the class.
Curated OER
The Importance of Water
Students explore the importance of water. They discuss why water is important and students design an experiment that evaluates the water quality and methods of improving water quality. Students perform testing and report their findings.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Esl Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation
A series of four video lessons for English language learners, focusing on listening, speaking, and pronunciation in English. The lessons focus on producing accurate sounds, listening to rapidly-spoken English, and understanding idioms...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Enhancing Your Listening
In this Boundless Communication students will learn the importance of being an active listener who can resist distractions and keep an open mind while suspending judgment and exercising empathy. SL.9-10.3 Eval Presentation, SL.9-10.3...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Speaking and Listening Progress [Pdf]
This two-page printable worksheet is designed for classroom use by the teacher for evaluating and tracking progress in speaking and listening skills and student engagement in discussions. SL.9-10.1a Prepared/Discuss, SL.9-10.6 Adapt to...
BBC
Bbc: Skillswise: Speaking and Listening: Formal and Informal Speaking
This Skillswise site focuses on formal and informal speaking. Included are a video about how to decide whether to use formal or informal speech, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction. The Skillswise sites from BBC are geared to...
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Animals (Animales): Listening Dialogs
At this site designed for Spanish-speaking English language learners, students listen to two short dialogs about pets. They can also read the second dialog in English as they listen. Then they answer interactive questions that test their...
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: School (La Escuela): Listening Dialog
This site for Spanish-speaking English language learners. Students listen to a short dialog between two students who discuss their new class schedules. Presented in both written and auditory formats, students answer comprehension...
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Carol's Classroom: Speaking and Listening: Prepare for Discussions
This video lesson [4:11] focuses on clear communication and active listening, essential social-emotional skills, that help lay the foundation of positive learning environments. They can develop these skills and take responsibility for...
Other
Spanish in Tx: Listening Comp Beg: La Primavera Que Viene Voy a Estudiar en Esp
In this lesson, students will watch a video [00:54] of a native speaker of Spanish who is sharing her excitement about studying at the University of Seville in the upcoming summer. Students will answer comprehension questions when they...
Ingles Mundial
Ingles Mundial: Intermediate Level
Improve English language proficiency at this comprehensive ELL (English Language Learner) site for Spanish-speaking students. It is subdivided into eight areas of language development: vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension,...
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Communications: Speaking in the Real World
Students will learn practical tips for speaking in non-academic settings. SL.9-10.6 Adapt to task/formal. CSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
Mind Tools
Mind Tools: Improve Your Communications Skills
While the original audience for this site is the business community, the advice regarding communication skills is relevant for anyone, especially students who are preparing for the job market. Sections include tips on improving public...