Curated OER
Ingenious Inventions
Fifth graders complete a variety of activities as they study the various tools and machines that have been invented throughout history that have made life easier and tasks less difficult for modern man.
Curated OER
Simple Machines, Odd Machine
Learners construct a device to 'launch' a marshmallow at the teacher and then discuss various forms of levers. They work in teams to design catapults and identify different kinds of levers.
Curated OER
Hunter Lesson Plan 5
Students examine the tools necessary for creating a good resume'. They listen to a song which helps them plan a resume'.
Curated OER
Tools of the Trade
First graders examine the various tools used in a variety of jobs. They identify real tools, list the occupations that use each object, and discuss the occupations they have identified.
Arizona State University
Asu: Chicana and Chicano Space
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Above the Clouds: Telescopes on Mauna Kea
This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Reading a Thermometer
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad learns how to read a thermometer as they try to keep their chocolate sculpture from melting.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Technology
Learn about the role of technology in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Heave Ho!
Students will discover the scientific basis for the use of inclined planes. They will explore, using a spring scale, a bag of rocks and an inclined plane, how dragging objects up a slope is easier than lifting them straight up into the...
Other
Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care
This site provides a detailed overview of the chimpanzee, including a focus on community chimp's communication skills, grooming, diet, use of tools, life cycle, and more.
PBS
Pbs: Antiques Roadshow: Tips of the Trade
Advise on finding valuable collectibles, and tools that would be useful in helping you reveal their worth.
Other
Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet
A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...
Arizona State University
Chicana and Chicano Space: Inquiry
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: What's the Word? Tools
In this game, students identify tools by selecting the words that fit the pictures. A link to other games is available.
Other
From Brain to Muscle Without Any Tussle
The Sierra Center for Peak Performance offers many short, easy to read, articles dealing with sport psychology.
Other
How to Use the Mind Body Techniques
15 imagery techniques on this Web site - from anxiety to spiritual connection.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Shape: Use Measuring Equipment
Determine which measuring tool is best used to solve the problem.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Seismic Mapping
Students become scientists, and learn about the usef of seismic technology to map patterns of rock formations below the surface of the Earth.
Other
December.com: Net Tools
Provides links and evaluations of dozens of pieces of software, ranging from languages to multimedia to email.
Other
Virginia Career View: Draw and Learn
Use the mouse to draw aspects of different occupations, including veterinarians and carpenters.
Other
Virginia Career View: Matching Jobs With Tools
Click and drag pictures of tools to the correct occupation. Print the exercise when finished.
Other
Virginia Career View: Career Start
Click on the picture that doesn't belong. Learn about the tools of various occupations.
Other
Instructables: Using a Clinometer to Measure Height
Explains step by step, supported by pictures, how to use a clinometer to measure the height of a tall object.
Other
Virginia Career View: What Do You Like?
Answer questions about the things you like and then draw or write what you would like to do when you grow up.