Oregon Department of Education
Habits of Mind
There is more than one way to approach a problem. Explore the habits of mind as they relate to the methods of approaching learning, and to how young writers can develop success once they learn to foster each skill.
Broadway Teaching Group
Acting the Song
Get to know the meaning behind the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from the legendary 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Groups of two take the roles of performer and questioner. Performers sing lines of the song while questioners...
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
The Effects of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles on Brine Shrimp: A Toxicology Study
Who doesn't love gold and silver? Brine shrimp, that's who! Learners conduct an experimental lesson plan to monitor the toxicity of gold and silver nanoparticles on brine shrimp. They synthesize solutions to expose the brine shrimp to...
Curated OER
Writing Paragraphs: Paragraphs which describe events in chronological order
Students explain the structure of a paragraph which describes chronological events. They demonstrate this by construction in writing of a paragraph.
Curated OER
Field Research: Conducting an Interview
Go through the proper steps to setting up and conducting an interview as part of research. Slides detail preparation, materials you should have, and follow-up procedures. Specific questions for the interview are not suggested but the...
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Comma Exercises
Reinforce comma rules with this exercise. Learners add commas to a series of sentences and, using a list of eleven rules, match the rule they followed to each sentence. This instructional activity would be best for classes that have had...
Curated OER
Vocabulary in Conversation
In this online interactive worksheet, students fill in 12 boxes with vocabulary words associated with different types of higher education degrees during conversations. Students check their answers online when completed.
Curated OER
Writing A Mission Statement: Part One
Students create an illustration board and Explain symbols in illustration board. They find What Do You Stand For cards and one piece of candy on each desk. Students are instructed not to eat the candy. They find others with similar...
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Marine Environmental Geology
Students take this course as an introduction to the aspects of marine geology and oceanography that affect the environment and marine resources. Topics include estuarine oceanography and sediments, eutrophication of coastal waters,...
Texas Instruments
Making Predictions Using Systems of Equations
Students explore the concept of systems of equations. In this system of equations lesson plan, students enter data into lists on their calculators about 100 meter dash times. Students plot the points using a scatter plot and perform a...
Curated OER
Mentors
Students are able to identify possible mentors. They are able to write a mentor contact letter and send it to the identified possible mentors. Students are able to acquire a project mentor, and establish an initial meeting with mentor.
Curated OER
What Do They Do?
In this conversation worksheet, students ask a partner 12 questions about people's professions. Students fill in the missing information by listening to their partner's response.
Curated OER
President Obama's Address to Students Across America
Students write about goals, responsibility, and persistence, and listen to President Obama's speech. In this President Obama lesson students create concept webs, listen with a purpose, and list the challenges of our generation.
Curated OER
2003 US National Olympiad Exam Local Section
In this National Olympiad Exam worksheet, learners answer sixty multiple choice questions including topics such as atomic structure, problem solving, thermodynamics, acids and bases and solutions.
College Board
Seeing Is Believing
Students read about AP calculus online. In this calculus lesson, students learn real life usage for calculus. They read about instructors and their experience teaching and incorporating calculus into the real world.
Curated OER
How Much Is An Ecosystem Worth?
Students explain and discuss the importance of ecosystems. They analyze the natural resources in the environment. They also suggest actions that would protect ecosystems.
Curated OER
Creating A Teaching Plan For A New Diabetic
Students investigate the concept of diabetes. They use the internet to conduct research. The information is used to communicate the facts of the disease for a hypothetical patient in a clinical situation. Students work in small groups to...
Curated OER
Invasive Species in the News
Students explore how invasive species can change an environment. In this critical thinking instructional activity, students study how invasive animals can change an environments population. They will discuss the implications of an...
Curated OER
Women in Math
Students explore the concept of women in mathematics. In this women mathematicians lesson plan, students research the role of women in mathematics using books and the Internet.
Curated OER
Entry 1 Numeracy Practice--B
For this numeracy practice worksheet, students answer thirteen word problems by following the directives given as they read through each one.
Curated OER
Petrology in the Field and Laboratory
Students collect samples in the field, analyze them using various tools and instruments, then present their results and interpretations. They examine igneous and metamorphic rocks in detail and interpret petrologic data.
Curated OER
Creating a Research Paper
Students orally explain First Line and Hanging Indent. Students write a paragraph describing the MLA document style. Students design a poster showing various line spacings. Students write a song or poem and perform it for their...
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Creating A Professional Newsletter
Students orally explain the following desktop terminology: nameplate, pullquote. Students write a paragraph on "How To Insert A Symbol & Special Characters" Students demonstrate how use the format painter button. Students design a...