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Curated OER

Currency Exchange and the Gang of Fifteen

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students demonstrate the ability to comprehend and calculate currency exchange rates.
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Curated OER

Computer Applications: Developing HTML Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop their knowledge of HTML. They use an HTML template to analyze the function of basic HTML elements and develop web pages for the school web site. II. use the HTML editor HTML Assistant to develop web pages for the school...
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Curated OER

Synonymous Sharks

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students locate and read an Internet article on sharks. They write a summary of the article, and complete a Concept of Definition Map using information from the article.
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Curated OER

Constitution Cartoons

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students view series of cartoon overheads that explain Constitution, name branches of government and their powers, define federalism and separation of powers, examine rights and obligations of citizens, and discuss significance of...
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Curated OER

In pictures: Young reporters tour TVC

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars view a wide range of young reporters and their accomplishments. They view all the places they toured and then analyze one particular place in pictures. Students create a portfolio out of their pictures for view.
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Curated OER

From One Seed Grow Many Seeds

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice identifying plants by singing a song.  In this plant life activity, 1st graders sing the song "Parts of a Plant" which is based on the anatomy of sunflowers.  Students discover agriculture techniques...
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Curated OER

Whose Business Is It?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read articles in The Times Business Day section and share their opinions on the articles. They search through the Business Day section of The Times to find items to complete a scavenger hunt. They summarize a teacher selected...
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Curated OER

Words in the News: Scientists Find Giant Squid

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discuss a headline of an article. In groups, they match the new vocabulary words with their definitions. They read an article about a giant squid and answer questions.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

The White House or Bust: How Americans Elect Their President

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students explain the presidential duties and who is eligible to run for president. In this The White House or Bust article, students complete a map of the electoral college. In addition students analyze historical campaign posters....
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Curated OER

Words in the News: India EU Trade

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils discuss what they know about world leaders. In groups, they work together to complete an exercise on the board. They practice using new vocabulary words and match them with their definitions.
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Curated OER

Do celebs have a right to a private life?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students weigh up privacy against freedom of expression arguments as they take on the role of members of the Press Complaints Commission.
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Curated OER

Extraordinary Explorers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, using the Internet, B41460research facts about explorers and travelers. They also state what places they have explored and share with the class.
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Curated OER

Geo-Exchange Box

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students send a box of clues to a class in another Oregon community along with hints to help them study about their community. Students research their own geographic area, determine what they send in their box, then collect and assemble...
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Curated OER

Your Local Area

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the meaning of regional differences as they study a survey written about the different ways people like to eat chips and design and make a poster to show what makes their area unique.
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Curated OER

Water Quality Survey: Monitoring the Sustainability of Pigeon Creek

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the History of Pigeon Creek (or any watershed in your area). In this environmental science lesson plan, students conduct field tests such as pH and nitrates. They collect data and compare what they collected with...
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Curated OER

Exploring Franchise and Elections

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils examine the American election process. In this elections lesson, students use Internet sources to respond to 13 questions about election terminology.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Terrorism Questions and Answers: Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an extensive website from the Council on Foreign Relations devoted to understanding all aspects of terrorism and its implications for the United States, this section focuses on the economic impact of the September 11, 2001...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Teach Your Way: September Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of materials from Teach Your Way: September including September Planning calendar. This Collection includes: Video (13), Interactive (1), Media Gallery (12), Document (9) for Grades PreK-K, K-2, 3-5 , Resources in...
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BBC

Bbc News: Investigating Al Qaeda

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this coverage of 9/11 to investigate terrorist activities. Students will find information on Al-Qaeda and the battle against terrorism. Last update 4 December 2009.
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PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Ap Us History: Unit 9: Modern Times

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive learning module examines the extent to which conservatism successfully challenged liberal dominance in American culture and politics, and redefined economic policies and political behaviors. It looks at how the end of the...
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ashton Carter: Worldwide Troop Talk: Defense Media Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [1:11:18] of the Defense Media Activity's "Worldwide Troop Talk" with Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on September 1, 2015, in Fort Mead, Maryland.