Curated OER
Marshmallows
Third graders estimate the volume and mass of one marshmallow using appropriate standard units. They design and carry out an investigation to find the average of volume/mass of one marshmallow.
Curated OER
ESL: Present Continuous Tense
In this present continuous tense worksheet, students look at pictures and choose the correct present continuous tense verb that describes the action, then answer a set of yes/no questions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Nana's Chocolate Milk
How can you fix Nana's chocolate milk? Students work on this problem over time to develop a final product that demonstrates their mathematical thinking and solution.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Milking Chocolate for Its Health Benefits
Scientists are examining ways to make milk chocolate as beneficial for us as dark chocolate is.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Food for Thought: Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group
Kids will want to eat more dairy products when they learn the importance of calcium and when they realize that drinks, like banana milkshakes and hot chocolate, are not only nutritious but fun treats. Here, learn tips for getting young...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Caffeine Confusion
Use this site to learn about how caffeine affects your body. This article includes helpful advice on how to reduce your intake of caffeine, by proving a "Caffeine Chart" that shows how much caffeine is in the foods and drinks you might...
Can Teach
Can Teach: Novel and Picture Book Ideas (Lesson Plans)
Novels and picture books are great ways to teach across the curriculum. This site lists about 75 novels and picture books around which CanTeach has constructed lesson ideas and plans. All grade levels indicated.