Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing lesson, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations. Students...
Lesson Plan
ESL Kid Stuff

Zoo Animals

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Let's go to the zoo! Take a pretend trip to the zoo with a lesson plan about animals that live at the zoo. Kids sing, match animals, practice animal sounds, and read about Sammy the Snake's birthday party.
Professional Doc
Transforming Education

Mindfulness Toolkit

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
The Mindfulness Toolkit is designed to provide educators with the information they need to introduce the social-emotional competency of mindfulness into their school. The kit includes background information to help teachers develop their...
Organizer
Curated OER

School-Home Links: Spelling Familiar Words 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this common word worksheet, students review a list of words they need to know how to spell. Students then create a study sheet for the words by folding a piece of paper into thirds and organizing the words. Parents or guardians must...
Organizer
Curated OER

School-Home Links: Spelling Familiar Words

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this common word worksheet, students review a list of words they need to know how to spell. Students then create a study sheet for the words by folding a piece of paper into thirds and organizing the words. Parents or guardians must...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ethnic Folklore in Your Classroom: Traditions, Tales, and Treasures from Tijuana to Timbuktu

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Students create their own festival. In this folk life lesson plan, students research their folklore history by interviewing their parents and grandparents, organizing the data found, and presenting that material to the class. Students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Small Moments

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students select a personal photo for an experience to write about. In this personal experience lesson plan, students find a photo of themselves that contains a 'small moment.' Students write about the personal experience in the picture.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Insects at Home

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders search their house and surrounding neighborhood for insects. They complete a chart that help students organize the name, physical description, location found, and any unique characteristics of the insect.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pictorial Portfolio

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a pictorial portfolio of important assignments, projects and activities through their high school years. They use a camera and decide what makes a good photograph. Students organize their photographs into a portfolio...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stem and Leaf Plots

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students organize data into stem and leaf plots. They select the correct stem to use to organize the data. Students analyze the data on a given stem and leaf plot.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Job Info Interview

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners conduct an interview with an adult family member. They organize the information and write a paper about the interview. They type it in a word document and practice using spellcheck.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Watch Over Wild Wanders

For Teachers K - 12th
Students collect and organize data relating to migratory species and habitats; undertake a habitat action plan, then maintain planting and building projects for continuing benefit to wildlife; understand the unique needs of migratory...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

DATABASE INTRODUCTION AND BASIC APPLICATIONS USING STUDENT FAMILY TREES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gather information about family, parents, and grandparents using the database form. They place their personal information into the database and save the information to compile class in formation. They develop skills in database...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adventures along the Oregon Trail in Nebraska

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover how the land and people we develop relationships with in Nebraska affect our survival--past, present, and future. They write about and interview their grandparents, parents and peers and compare them with people on the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cultural Corner- "Mexico"

For Teachers K - 2nd
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Be A Curator -- Have an Art Show

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine the role of an art curator. They use any artwork they have done throughout the year and create an art show. They create an invitation to hand out to parents.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete a variety of activities that revolve around the book "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen. They view and discuss stills from the move "Hoot" and compose original storylines, conduct Internet research about the life of Carl Hiaasen,...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Exploration of Utopias and Dystopias

For Teachers 11th Standards
If you are considering adding or expanding a unit on utopian and dystopian literature you simply must check out this fabulous resource. Packed with plans, activities, project-based and 21st century learning opportunities, the unit...
Printables
PBIS World

Behavior Specialist Referral Form

For Teachers K - 6th
Make sure your school's behavior specialist is well-informed by filling out this form when you refer an individual to him or her. The form provides a checklist of behaviors, an academic checklist, and a list of environmental factors to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Press Conference on Hurricane Georges

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students role play a press conference on Hurricane Georges by acting as interviewers from the press. They research the impact of the hurricane in order base their questions on pertinent information. They present the press conference for...
Activity
Curated OER

Hatchet: Concept Analysis

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Take an in-depth look into Gary Paulsen's Hatchet with a concept guide. With a list and explanation of thematic motifs, types of conflicts, and vocabulary in the novel, learners will engage with the text in a whole new way.
Activity
Curated OER

Tangerine: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Designed for teachers who use Tangerine in the classroom, this resource provides background information on the novel, issues raised by the story, and literary devices Bloor employs. A good addition to your curriculum library.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presenting Ethical Dilemmas in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the dilemma of bioethics. Students review a cast study on a bioethical topic. They research the facts, values, and stakemakers in the controversial debate. Students consider the consequences and discuss their findings...
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

Setting the Story: Techniques for Creating a Realistic Setting

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
“It was a dark and stormy night.” Thus begins the 1830's novel Paul Clifford and, of course, all of Snoopy’s novels! Encourage young writers to craft settings for their stories that go beyond Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s often-mocked phrase...