Curated OER
Environmental Science/Water Pollution
Students study natural habitats, aquatic life, renewable and non-renewable resources. They discuss conservation efforts for sea otters and desert toad in this units.
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We Are People of the Cross
Seventh graders explore the cross as a symbol of redemption and of the Trinity. They become aware of Jesus' crucifixion and the history of the crucifix.
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The Senate by a Senator
Students examine their Canadian citizenship by participating in a number of multi-disciplinary lessons.
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"Tri-County" Project--Ogallala Aquifer
Learners explore the Ogallala Aquifer in the state of Nebraska. The signs of pollution found are examined and the data classified.
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"Tri-County" Project--Rivers Lakes Reservoirs
Students examine data about the rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in the state of Nebraska. An understanding of the political implications of boundaries is developed.
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Pancake Day Instructions
Students write a set of instructions for making a pancake. Students recognize features of certain types of instructional texts. Students understand the steps into the preparation of the making of a pancake.
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Steve and Harriet's Wedding
Students identify the digraph /sh/ in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion the independent and combined sounds of the phonemes /s/ and /h/ students practice identifying initial and final placement of the new digraph /sh/...
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Watt's Up
Students analyze energy efficiency in lighting by visiting eight different classroom stations, determine cost vs. light output, graph their results, and answer questions on worksheet.
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Soaring Through Space With a Kid Pix Slide Show
First graders create a slide show on Kid Pix about space. In this space lesson plan, 1st graders will explore the earth, sun, moon, and planets. After exploring their motions and locations around the sun, they create a 4 page slide show...
Curated OER
Infectious Diseases
Seventh graders create a brochure for a fictional pharmaceutical company.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reading Instruction: Comprehension Instruction
A major goal of reading comprehension is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become competent and enthusiastic readers. Download the Comprehension Instruction booklet, which details important ideas...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reading Instruction: Beginning Reading Instruction
Research-based programs for beginning reading instruction provide comprehensive, well-organized instructional plans and practice opportunities that allow all students to make sense of reading. It offers two free downloads: Beginning...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reading Instruction: Content Area Reading Instruction
This website offers a free download of the Research-Based Content Area Reading Instruction booklet. The purpose of this booklet is to provide teachers with research-based and classroom-tested information about each of these aspects of...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Reading Instruction: Promoting Vocabulary Development
This site provides a free download of the Promoting Vocabulary Development publication. The booklet is divided into three parts: Obstacles that make vocabulary development difficult, Components of effective vocabulary instruction and how...
Other
Lesson Plan: Reading Comprehension Booklets
Use this online lesson plan for creating reading comprehension booklets. Teachers can use this lesson plan as a spring board for other reading comprehension activities.
US Department of Education
National Institute for Literacy: A Child Becomes a Reader [Pdf]
An excellent 48-page booklet, entirely available online, that lists activities that parents and children can do at home to assure successful reading skills. Parents can also check their child's development by looking at "What children...
Other
Model Plan Aktivite : Families Building Better Readers
This downloadable PDF booklet in Creole includes materials you can use to help young students practice reading. You'll find reading tips, short year by year vocabulary mastery lists, and a reading log worksheet. Designed for parents...
DLTK
Kidzone: Gingerbread Man Theme Unit
This five day theme unit for the Gingerbread Man is full of great ideas. It is suitable for children in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary. From Language Arts to Math, this site has it all!
TES Global
Tes: An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will complete this reading guide for J.B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls as they read or as a reflective reading activity. Students will be able to analyze characters, the historical context,...
Other
Father Alexander: The Gospels
A detailed overview of each of the four Gospels found in the New Testament. Click on "The Gospel according to St. John" and you can read the essay about that book of the Bible.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: Spotlight on Muslim Identity [Pdf]
This downloadable booklet is a comprehensive teacher's guide you can use to help students' understand Muslims and their countries and cultures of origin. 100 pages include background information and teaching tips, activities and...
Other
In Pursuit of Freedom & Equality: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Teachers and students can find a comprehensive summary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka case. Learn about the myths and find out the truth. The activities offered are especially meaningful. Students can perform a...