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NOAA

Into the Deep

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Take young scientists into the depths of the world's ocean with the second lesson plan of this three-part earth science series. After first drawing pictures representing how they imagine the bottom of the ocean to appear, students...
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Curated OER

Family Album

For Teachers K - 12th
Kids of all ages discover their family histories through pictures. First, flip through the PowerPoint provided (or consider making one of your own). It should show pictures of your family and have clear, easy to understand sentences that...
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Curated OER

Hop To It!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine patterns. For this mathematics lesson, students act out a skit, play a sequence game, and complete patterns. Students use problems solving skills.
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Curated OER

The Japanese Empire: The Beginning

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore empires by researching Japan's history. In this Japanese research lesson, 9th graders discuss the history of Japan and the elements of World War II that caused Japan to become an enemy of the United States. Students...
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Curated OER

Japan Writing Activity

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the current tensions in Asia by completing a graphic organizer.  For this Asian politics lesson, 7th graders examine a Powerpoint slide and news article which gives them the information needed to fill in...
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Curated OER

Food Pyramid

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine healthy eating habits by identifying the food pyramid.  In this personal health lesson, 3rd graders discuss their own eating habits and how there should be a variety of foods in all diets.  Students...
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Curated OER

Were Lewis and Clark respectful to the Native Americans they encountered on their journey?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders debate whether or not Lewis and Clark were respectful of Native Americans they encountered on their journey.  In this American History lesson, 6th graders review primary documents and diary entries from the Lewis and...
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Curated OER

Smart Jeopardy Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review information from their class by participating in a mock Jeopardy game.  In this study habits lesson, students view Jeopardy style questions from a PowerPoint presentation and answer them via a Smart Board....
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Curated OER

Geographical Area Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete this lesson plan before visiting the National Museum of the Pacific War. They examine the patterns and characteristics of landforms, climates, ecosystems and cultures as they interact on areas or regions especially on...
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Council for Economic Education

Production Possibilities Curve

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Demonstrate the important economic principles of the production possibilities curve, including how to calculate opportunity cost and graph curves by using a table or calculation. Learners use a variety of methods, including videos,...
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iCivics

Separation of Powers

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
In a fun and informative simulation, your learners will act in groups as lead chefs, menu writers, and nutrition inspectors in deciding a new school lunch menu. They will then compare and contrast their experience to the interaction...
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Curated OER

Oh, Baby!

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore one's goals and dreams using a combination of research and imagination. They produce a web site that portrays a vision of one's future. They plan, conduct and write up an informal journalistic interview.