Lesson Plan
Curated OER

From Hypothesis to Conclusion...Reading Maps to Understand Proofs

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the concept of proof. In this proof lesson, 10th graders work in groups to collectively write proofs for directions to places on a map. Students give directions to specific places in big cities such as from the New...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Altimetry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders accurately measure the distance to eight points on an uneven surface by conducting a simulation of sattelite altimetry. They create a two-dimensional model of the simulated ocean surface by graphing data from the Radar Run...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Achieving Belonging for All

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore ways of belonging. For this social science lesson, students discover non-violent ways for belonging similar to Mohandas Gandhi.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building Aqueducts

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars simulate building a Roman aqueduct using an interactive website. In this social studies instructional activity, students design their own class aqueduct. They construct one inside the science classroom.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Erosion Exploration

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the factors that increase soil erosion. They identify how the environment is affected by erosion. In small groups, 9th graders research erosion problems in various locations. Groups brainstorm ideas to help...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Show Me the Money, Inc.

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create mock advertisement campaigns.
Professional Doc
Daily Teaching Tools

Daily Teaching Tools: Use Inductive Teaching Methods to Enhance Effectiveness

For Teachers 1st - 9th
A step by step explanation of how to structure and use inductive teaching methods in a lesson. Example questions are provided.
Professional Doc
Daily Teaching Tools

Daily Teaching Tools: Deductive Teaching Methods: Using Kids Responses

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A step by step explanation of how to structure and use deductive teaching methods in a lesson. Examples are provided.
Professional Doc
George Mason University

George Mason University: Writing Across the Curriculum: Teaching With Writing

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Find a rationale, practices and strategies, and resources for incorporating writing in all areas of the curriculum. Learn how to write clear assignments and some methods to make grading of writing more efficient and effective....
Professional Doc
Other

All4ed.org: Adolescents and Literacy: Reading for the 21st Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here's a good starting point for anyone undertaking an adolescent literacy initiative in his or her school. The 50 page report offers background on the importance of the issue, research findings, and practical information about school...
Study Guide
University of South Florida

Fcat: Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives students a guide for problem solving. A list of strategies is presented, and each strategy has an example to demonstrate it.
Article
Other

Teaching Ideas 4u: Make Synthesizing Easy With These Simple Strategies

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Learning to synthesize can be challenging for some students, but there are a few different support strategies that teachers can use in their lessons: REST method, ADD method, and Venn Diagram to teach synthesizing.
Article
Scholastic

Scholastic: Investigating Nonfiction Part 3: Independent and Guided Reading

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
This article provides tips for using nonfiction with guided reading and independent reading. The following strategies are shared: ways to help kids select "just right" nonfiction books; lessons to use with nonfiction in guided reading...
Professional Doc
Other

Teaching Struggling Adolescent Readers to Comprehend What They Read [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This textbook chapter offers strategies for helping adolescent readers understand their reading and build skills to allow them to read to learn. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Article
Other

Nclr: The Essentials of Teaching Reading

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Find out what the essentials are for teaching reading. This site provides vital information for teachers in developing the most successful reading program for their students.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Math Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders have worked with models and strategies to solve a variety of math problems. Today they will need to use those strategies to complete the math tasks.
Professional Doc
Daily Teaching Tools

Daily Teaching Tools: Concept Attainment: The Most Compelling Inductive Teaching

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A step by step explanation of how to structure and use inductive teaching methods in a lesson. Examples are provided.
Article
Other

Big Life Journal: How to Teach Problem Solving Skills to Kids (Ages 3 14)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
How you teach problem-solving to kids depends on their age. Read on to learn key strategies for teaching problem-solving to kids, as well as some age-by-age ideas and activities.
Article
PBS

Pbs: Multiple Methods of Reading Instruction

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This article surveys three strategies to incorporate into classroom repertoire. They include guided reading, choral reading, and readers' theater.
Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Classroom Strategies: Collaborative Strategic Reading Learning Logs

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) is a technique that teaches students to work cooperatively on a reading assignment to promote better comprehension. CSR learning logs are used to help students keep track of learning during the...
Article
LD Online

Ld Online: Phonological Awareness: Instructional and Assessment Guidelines

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article explains phonological awareness. Instructions are provided for different methods to assess phonological awareness. Instructional strategies for addressing phonological awareness with students are also provided.
Lesson Plan
Hopelink

Hopelink: Math Lesson Idea: Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Teach your students to reason with language and to use imagery to translate language into mathematical equations.
Professional Doc
Other

Saskatoon Public Schools: Instructional Strategies and Methods

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides an listing of over one hundred different instructional strategies. Many strategies are linked to additional information and useful tips for implementation. Browse through all the strategies or look for a specific...
Professional Doc
Brown University

Adolescent Literacy Resources: Linking Research & Practice [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Literally a book, this resource looks at 4 key components of successful adolescent literacy programs, and includes both practical strategies and theoretical frameworks for working with struggling teenage readers. Requires Adobe Reader....