Curated OER
The Mighty Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System
Learners participate in a variety of activities in a unit about the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System. They create a diorama, read related stories, and correspond with other classes located in other port cities along the St Lawrence...
Curated OER
Trappers Then and Now
Pupils study how trapping in the Illinois Territory in the 1800's effected the beaver population in the state. They compare methods, rules and regulations of the 1800s to those of today. In groups, they research a variety of viewpoints...
Curated OER
John Fitch: Pioneer Steamboat Inventor
Students explore the transportation revolution brought about through the use of steam power to move boats over water. They practice note taking skills by taking notes from an article.
Read Works
Read Works: Paddle a Canoe
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how to paddle a canoe. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf,if the Canoe Trip, Variation 2
In this task about canoeing, paddling speed, and current speed, learners examine how long a trip would take at different speeds. They write a function equation, graph their equation, and explain their thinking. The primary purpose of the...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Canoeing/kayaking
Learn from an expert what you need to know if you are interested in kayaking or canoeing. Find out the equipment you'll need, safety tips, and how its done.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf,if the Canoe Trip, Variation 1
In this task about canoeing, learners must analyze paddling speed and current speed, which are working against each other, to determine how long a canoe trip would take. They write expressions and analyze characteristics of the graph...
Other
Canoe Glossary and Clickable Canoe
This site offers a glossary of canoeing terms, along with a model canoe you can interact with to learn about the parts of a canoe.
Language Guide
Language Guide: El Aire Libre
Learn to identify things you would see or use in the outdoors or open air when you are hiking or camping. Interactive illustrations model correct pronunciation of vocabulary when the mouse is moved over each picture.
Curated OER
Language Guide: El Aire Libre
Learn to identify things you would see or use in the outdoors or open air when you are hiking or camping. Interactive illustrations model correct pronunciation of vocabulary when the mouse is moved over each picture.