Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fort San Cristobal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the concept of a dungeon during the time of the 18th century. They are looking for its significance and the reason for its construction tied to the lifestyles of people during the time. Students compare and contrast the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Valentine's Day Crossword Challenge

For Students 5th - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 20 clues that relate to Valentine's Day. Students then use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rivers Run Through It

For Students 5th
In this mapping practice worksheet, 5th graders read an informational paragraph and answer 7 questions about the parts of a map along with places shown on a given map.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: Muhammad Ali: Boxing Legend ... And 2 Time Grammy Nominee

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1964, the fighter was up for the music honor for a comedy album. Twelve years later, he was nominated again. The accomplishments of Muhammad Ali are renowned: Olympic gold medalist, heavyweight boxing champion, humanitarian, civil...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Unforgivable Blackness

For Students 9th - 10th
Online companion to Ken Burns documentary about boxing legend Jack Johnson. Very extensive site that gives you the life story of Johnson and the challenges he faced. Can be used as a companion to the PBS documentary.
Handout
Other

Seconds Out: Championship Rules

For Students 9th - 10th
For an overview of the rules of boxing, visit this informative site. The site divides the rules according to professional organizations and by state.
Handout
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a collection of 18 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic of Mythology. From prehistory to the present, mythology has played an essential role in how humans interact with and understand the world around them. Explore a world of...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Muhammed Ali

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this resource to learn about the life and career of boxing legend, Muhammed Ali. This brief article overviews his boxing career along with his humanitarian endeavors.
Article
Other

Seconds Out: Fighter Bios: Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Article profiles his rise to fame and the impact he had on the world of boxing and the world in general.
Handout
Other

Seconds Out: Fighter Bios: Sugar Ray Leonard

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the boxing career of Sugar Ray Leonard.
Graphic
Other

Pdn and Kodak Professional: Photos of Muhammad Ali

For Students 9th - 10th
View an extensive collection from the personal photo-biographer of famous heavyweight fighter Muhammad Ali, Howard Bingham, a photographer with "Life" and "Sports Illustrated" among other magazines.
Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Using Picture Books to Teach Plot Development and Confict Res.

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Learners read picture books to explore the concepts of plot development and conflict resolution. They first learn about the connections between reading and writing, and then revise their own writing. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4