+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Void Filled by Nonprofits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the significance of nonprofit organizations in a democratic society. They conduct research on a selected nonprofit organization, complete a questionnaire, and present their findings to the class.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Convince Me!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze advertisements meant to persuade a reader to purchase a certain product or service to find out what stands out about the ad or what it is about the ad that persuade readers. They complete an analysis chart, and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transnational Pollution: Why Are You Dumping on Me?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students research transnational pollution and role-play a hypothetical case of transnational pollution involving the Danube River. They practice, develop and defend a position in a debate and evaluate each other's presentations.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Food Pesticides and Their Risks to Children

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine an industrial disaster in India which affected the food for generations to come. In groups, they research the history of pesticides and place them into groups based on the type of pests they control. They partcipate in...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lead Contamination In Our Environment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the sources of lead in their local community and how to prevent further contamination. As a class, they watch a video about the effects of lead on the body and use the internet to discover any new technology that can...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Human Ecology: How it Relates to Population

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders are introduced to the concept of population. In groups, they research the problems associated with overpopulation and underpopulation. They practice calculating birth and death rates and discus how they can be used to...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

American History: Finding your Voice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to write a speech and create a slogan through analysis of current issues articles dealing with pesticide use. They put themselves in the position of one of the workers affected by the story they read.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Climate and Cultures of Africa

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of the relationship between climate and culture in the sub- Saharan Africa. Students will complete short exercises pertaining to the various cultures of Africa and the climate in which they live....
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching With the Power of Objects

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students define value of an object. In this value lesson plan, students identify reasons for collecting objects, compile a personal inventory of items they find valuable, and then define why those items are valuable to them. In step two...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

India: Where Remarkable Differences Are Ordinary

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research India and Indian culture. In this Indian research lesson plan, students research and report on the lives of Indian children. The report will be in the form of a mock interview between a journalist and an Indian child....
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Doing What's Right

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars hold a class discussion. In this integrity instructional activity, students discuss the definition of integrity and read various handouts about what it means to do what's right. Young scholars write a reflection in their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discrimination on the Menu

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study discrimination in the workplace. In this discrimination lesson, students define the term 'fair' and work in groups to find ways all people are alike and different. Students write sentences defining a fair classroom, a fair...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY)

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review data analysis techniques. In this statistics lesson, students access statistical software regarding the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Students read and interpret the data as they complete the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Red Cross

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the history and the accomplishments of the Red Cross. In this philanthropy lesson, students research the Red Cross and other volunteer organizations. Students present their findings to their classmates and determine...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Student-Led Parent Conference

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students prepare for student-led parent conferences. In this communication lesson plan, students collect data to build portfolios for use during parent conferences. Students practice their presentations in preparation for the actual...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Supply Chain Management

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars identify the steps of production. In this supply chain lesson, students determine how businesses monitor production and trace the supply chain of products they own. Young scholars also discuss ethical issues related to the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World Hunger

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars research the causes and effects of world hunger on children. For this world hunger lesson, students discuss causes and effects of hunger around the world and research a specific area affected by hunger. Young scholars...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 13 – Progressivism

For Students 9th - 12th
For this U.S. history worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages regarding Progressivsim and respond to 48 short answer questions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Win or Lose?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider how the first supercasino in Britain will impact the nation. In this current events lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to gather information about the casino and the positive and negative effects of gambling.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Michelle Bachelet

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Michelle Bachelet  and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dorothea Dix: Reform in Massachusetts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the life and reform efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discover how her efforts resulted in the passage of legislation. They also examine the care people with disabilities receive.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Duties of Governments: Dix vs. Pierce

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discuss President Pierce's veto of legislation she helped create. They address the rights and responsibilities of citizen's and the role of government.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Woman's Crusade: Dorothea Dix

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the life and reform efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They also examine the role of women in the 1840s and 1850s. They discover different sources of examples of citizen's rights.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine conditions at state mental hospitals after World War II. They examine the treatment of patients and how to evaluate the credibility of sources. They write a short essay to complete the lesson.

Other popular searches