Curated OER
Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery
Learners use maps, readings and photographs to locate prisoner of war camps in the North during the Civil War. They identify the camp's population sizes and mortality rates and how the camps' uses have changed over time.
Curated OER
American Indians
Sixth graders review and study the major regions of Native Americans and how their cultures were influenced by geography, natural resources and religious beliefs. They utilize chronological thinking, historical analysis and historical...
Curated OER
Election 2000
Young scholars review the 2000 presidential election. Students write an expository essay in response to the following: Should the election process in the United states be changed?
Curated OER
At What Cost?
Students explore the civilian costs of war and the concept of 'moral equivalence.'
Curated OER
Pump it Up
Young scholars explore the rising cost of gasoline and how it impacts people around the world differently.
Curated OER
Are U.S. Presidents Leaders or Figureheads?
Fifth graders, using a graphic organizer, analyze three presidents.
Curated OER
How Old Is Old?
Students explore longevity in the United States and the impact of one living longer. Statistics are used to identify life expectancy of an individual from his or her birth. Gender differences are investigated.
Curated OER
An Ad for an Element
Learners prepare an ad for an element, including properties and uses, in an attention getting format such as that used in the advertising business.
Curated OER
Columbus Park
Students complete activities that go along with the study of and possible fieldtrip to Columbus Park in Chicago, IL. They discover how urban conditions influenced the creation of city parks. They examine the preservation of historic...
Curated OER
The Rose Center
Students utilize Internet sites to improve word recognition, increase vocabulary and comprehension of the English language. They complete a worksheet stating facts from selected Internet sites. They write a composition about the web...
Curated OER
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Students explore the causes of the Johnstown flood and the reasons that people ignored the potential for disasters such as the flood. The humanitarian responses to such disasters are examined. Local disasters that have occurred in the...
Curated OER
Social Studies: Micronesian Independence Day
Pupils pretend that they are visiting a relative in Micronesia and compare its Independence Day with the U.S. holiday. They compare the two countries' flags while older students in grades three through five create travelogues. Younger...
Curated OER
The Many Faces of Chimney Rock
Students will compare and contrast images of Chimney Rock that are part of the Nebraska Western Trails project. They view postcards, pictures, photos and paintings of Chimney Rock and then observe and chart the differences and similarities.
Curated OER
Cultural Corner- "Mexico"
Students use print and electronic resources to gather information about Mexico. They present a mini-museum to share with students, parents, and other interested classes around the district. They present their information in a video...