Lesson Plan
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The Ancient Olympic Games

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a KWL chart about the Olympic Games. They watch a PowerPoint presentation about ancient Olympics. Each student completes a worksheet during the PowerPoint. Students write a summary of the information presented...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forensic Detectives: Archaeology at Work

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Dig in! Middle schoolers learn about archaeology by exploring the remnants of the Chiribaya bodies found in Illinois. Compare archaeological investigations, and then write a mystery detailing the discovery of a body! Consider bringing in...
PPT
Primary Resources

Long Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Multiplying two-digit numbers together can be confusing for many learners. This clear presentation does a good job of showing each of the steps, and explaining why the steps are taken, to young mathematicians. The presentation takes one...
Interactive
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Word Roots: Nat, Tract, Sequ

For Students 11th - 12th
Challenge your advanced learners with this interactive chart. Your scholars take a list of vocabulary words (composed of synonyms and antonyms) and correctly identify the word it corresponds with.
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Aspen Institute

The Voice That Challenged a Nation

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Included here are step-by-step instructions for conducting a close reading of The Voice That Challenged a Nation by Russell Freedman. After an individual and class reading, class members read carefully through the text excerpt,...
Handout
Mountain View High School

The Big Religion Chart

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This resource includes a list of over 40 world religions and their major features, such as brief summaries of their origins and history, beliefs in god and an afterlife, practices, foundational texts, etc.  The document also...
Printables
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 4 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 3)

For Teachers 3rd
Bring a set of 19 math vocabulary cards to your third grade math class. Each sheet contains two cards. The top half has the vocabulary word printed in bold text, while the bottom half has the definition of the word. Card topics...
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Turabian Teacher Collaborative

Parts of Argument II: Article Critique

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Break down the parts of argumentative writing with a critical thinking activity. High schoolers read an article of your (or their choice), and use a graphic organizer to delineate the ways the author structures his or her arguments.
Activity
Do2Learn

Paying Attention and Listening to Others

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
It's always fun to talk about something you're interested in, but it's just as important to listen to what someone else has to say. Guide class members into becoming stronger listeners with an interactive brainstorming activity.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Chasing Lincoln's Killer: A Novel Study

For Teachers 7th - 12th
James Swanson's novel, Chasing Lincoln's Killer, provides an engaging unit of study for all readers.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

You've Got Rights!

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
If aliens invaders nearly destroy the world in the distant future and leaders must decide on a pamphlet of protections to preserve individual rights, what should they include? Introduce the Bill of Rights and the struggle between the...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

The Lighthouse Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Long considered the symbol of safe harbor and steadfast waiting, the lighthouse gets a mathematical treatment. The straightforward question of distance to the horizon is carefully presented, followed by a look into the...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 10: Matrices Revisited

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A matrix is just a fancy way of making a table. Young scholars explore operations with matrices with the first lessons in the final module of a 10-unit Algebra II series. After adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices, pupils use...
Worksheet
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Add Two Digit Numbers - Vertical

For Students K - 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, students add together 20 problems involving 2-digit whole numbers. Students record their answers underneath each problem.
Lesson Plan
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Restaurant Tipping Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
What do you do after a good meal, tip the server of course. The class calculates the appropriate tip to leave at a restaurant given certain bills. They identify the bill before and after tax and find the correct tip. A great way to put...
Lesson Plan
Education World

Counting with Marshmallows and Licorice

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Here's a tasty lesson on place value! Learners practice counting by ones and tens using mini-marshmallows and licorice sticks. They count and add the mini-marshmallows, and use the licorice sticks to represents tens.
Lesson Plan
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Hershey Chocolate Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
In order for students to acquire knowledge about math concepts, and in particular fractions, they need concrete ways to practice an abstract concept.¿¿¿ Using Hershey bars builds on prior knowledge as most students have probably...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Latin roots cern, jur, leg: Definition Matching

For Students 7th - 11th
Vocabulary sleuths pair words from Latin roots cern, jur, and leg with their definitions in this interactive online matching exercise. Site has other activities for these and more Latin roots as well as word lists at beginner,...
Interactive
Curated OER

Latin Roots dict, duct, vent: Vocabulary Matching

For Students 7th - 11th
A 12-item matching exercise builds recognition of intermediate-level words derived from the Latin roots dict, duct, and vent. This is one of several activities on the website MyVocabulary.com associated with these three roots, including...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Roots 1: DICT, VENT, DUCT Advanced Definition Match 3

For Students 9th - 12th
Use this online matching activity to help teach vocabulary and word roots. Learners choose a definition for each listed vocabulary word using a drop-down menu for each response. Your class can receive immediate feedback, as this activity...
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Beginner Definitions Match 1

For Students 8th - 12th
Consider this online matching activity to assist your class with vocabulary and word roots. Class members select a definition for each listed vocabulary word using a drop-down menu for each response. Learners receive immediate feedback,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Roots: Fin, Sed, Fer

For Students 9th - 10th
Match the vocabulary words listed on the left with their corresponding definitions. You can also create a printable version of this interactive tool.
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Advanced Definition Match 3

For Students 9th - 12th
Looking for a vocabulary list and activity? This online exercise, which provides instant feedback, asks participants to match a list of words with their definitions using a drop-down menu for each word. This could work as a review or...
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 4: GRAD, MOT, CAD Advanced Match 3

For Students 8th - 12th
Access vocabulary knowledge with this online exercise. For this activity, learners match words to their definitions by choosing a letter from the drop-down menu provided for each word. This series of vocabulary exercises focuses in...

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