Curated OER
Pumps
Students examine the basic types of pumps. They build a gravity-driven water pump and solve a mystery using their knowledge of pressures and pumps.
Language Guide
Language Guide: La Granja
Colorful pictures model vocabulary relevant to the farm. Interactive pictures display the correct written word and play the correct Spanish pronunciation as the mouse is moved over the illustration.
Other
Ivy Green: Birthplace of Helen Keller
A detailed site that recounts the story of Helen Keller and describes her birthplace at Ivy Green, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Click on the links down the left-hand side to see maps, artifacts, and more to find games and activities for...
Read Works
Read Works: Playing for Clean Water
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a marry-go-round pump that provides clean drinking water while children play. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Getting Water From a Well
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how to get water from a well. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Language Guide: La Granja
Colorful pictures model vocabulary relevant to the farm. Interactive pictures display the correct written word and play the correct Spanish pronunciation as the mouse is moved over the illustration.