Lesson Plan
Kenan Fellows

Electricity: Sources, Usage, Challenges, and the Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What does the future of energy look like? Junior engineers collaborate to discover a solution to the global energy crisis during a very hands-on lesson. The unit focuses on learning through collaboration to develop a deep understanding...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Zero Coupon Bond

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
There are zero reasons not to learn about zero coupon bonds. Given information about the interest rate and closing price of a zero coupon bond, future investors determine the purchase price of the bond. They then consider the...
Interactive
Learning Games Lab

Nitrogen in Pollutants

For Students 9th - 12th
Responsible farming is important for maintaining natural resources. Eager scientists complete a WebQuest to explore what happens to nitrogen when it enters the soil. They learn about the chemical makeup of nitrogen-based molecules...
Interactive
Learning Games Lab

Scientific Graph Reading

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Interpreting graphs is an essential skill for young scientists. An interactive online lesson gives individuals an opportunity to review the components of a graph and learn to read and interpret the shape of a graph. The lesson includes...
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Curated OER

Graphite Embossing

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Teach your art class a lesson on viewing positive and negative space in multiple dimensions. They will use metal sheets and various pencil grades to apply the graphite embossing technique. This project will result in two contrasting images.
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Curated OER

Quilt Block Collage

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learn the art of quilting with this lesson plan that can be connected to a history lesson on quilts in Ancient Egypt, China, and modern art. After studying a general history of quilts, its uses, and the history of different patterns,...
Lesson Plan
NOAA

History's Thermometers

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How is sea coral like a thermometer? Part three of a six-part series from NOAA describes how oceanographers can use coral growth to estimate water temperature over time. Life science pupils manipulate data to determine the age of corals...
Lesson Plan
Science 4 Inquiry

The Ups and Downs of Populations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
As the reality of population decline across many species becomes real, pupils learn about the variables related to changes in populations. They complete a simulation of population changes and graph the results, then discuss limiting...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Trapezoids: What's Equal or Right About Them?

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids.  In this trapezoids instructional activity, learners identify legs and bases of a trapezoid.  Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right...
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Curated OER

Journalism Career Pathway Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore a career in journalism while using various forms of technology; such as, distance learning via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) and the Internet. They have the opportunity to create a final project that is based...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teen Business Plan

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use Microsoft Office to design documents associated with a teen based business. In this business plan lesson, students develop a business plan for a teen business. They use Microsoft Office to develop a professional portfolio...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cell Game

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Make a prototype of a game based on cell biology. Researching game design and working in groups to create a game will activate knowledge of cell biology. The review task will help students learning as they test out the games and their...
App
JSplash Apps

Music Tutor (Sight Reading Improver)

For Students 1st - Higher Ed
Elegant in its simplicity, this app accomplishes precisely what it sets out to do: improving the user's sight reading of musical notes. Taking the concept of flashcards to the next level, the designers also add in the element of sound so...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Photo-Based Reading Projects

For Teachers K - 12th
Students practice using a digital camera and identify the various parts. As a class, they review recent vocabulary and signs used in their community. In groups, they take pictures of various items and write complete sentences describing...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Computer Based Energy Projects

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use the Internet to research renewable energy.  In this science lesson, students work on projects to help them understand how we use energy around the globe.  Students analyze distribution of renewable and non...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Determining the Relationship Between pH and Hydrogen Ions with Microcomputer Based Lab (MBL) and/or Calculator Based Lab (CBL) Equipment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers find the relationship between the variables based on experimental data. They determine mathematical relationship between pH and the amount of hydrogen Ions in solution.
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Curated OER

Language Arts Written Drama Project: Creationism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create and perform science fiction drams based upon their knowledge of the solar system. In this solar system lesson plan students work in cooperative groups to create a short play and will also score the play.
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Curated OER

Basic Design Elements Computer Art Project

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars use PhotoDraw software to create original drawings. Using the basic design elements, line, shape, form, texture, value, and color, students create original drawings on the computer based on drawings previously rendered by...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discord in Dixieland

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm businesses located in their community, and whether or not their community has been affected by the introduction of chain stores. Students debate the effects that chain retailers have on local businesses and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Artscapes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider "The Gates" and other environmental art projects, and create an original public art project for their local community. They draw sketches and write proposals outlining their ideas.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gorillas In The Midst

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners consider the idea of the eco-tour, and examine different aspects of the Mountain Gorilla Project eco-tour in Rwanda. They synthesize their understanding by acting as expert panelists on a morning news show that focuses on the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reaching Out

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners reflect on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explore the needs of the cities and citizens of New York City and Washington, D.C. and develop an action plan for a community service outreach project that they can...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Place for the Birds

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students reflect on bird migrations and develop a project to collect data on bird species from across North America to further investigate the ranges and migrations of common birds. They create a field guide of North American birds.
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Curated OER

Tackling Hunger on "Souper Bowl" Sunday

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students envelop basic plans, in small groups, for fundraising projects that they could actually organize and execute.

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