Curated OER
Triton Toys
Students investigate the hydrological cycle. The instructional activity is made to be performed within the computer lab. The instructional activity can also be done as a center for students to work on the project as time allows.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Poets and Puppets: Learning English
Use these how-toos to help English Language Learners with speaking and writing. Using poetry and role playing with puppets unleashes creativity.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 7.ee Guess My Number
In this instructional activity, 7th graders play a game to write and solve simple equations.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Welcome to the World of Verbs
For this comprehensive study of the verb, students participate in play-acting, creative writing, word processing, and pencil-paper activities. A teacher-made slideshow presentation with student friendly Web links introduces the lesson.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Alone: Research for Survival
This role-playing lesson enhances students' creativity and develops critical thinking skills. Small groups of students conduct Internet research on the skills necessary to survive when marooned on a Pacific island. Groups present their...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S Md.2, 5 Sounds Really Good! (Sort Of)
A friend of yours, Phil, writes to you asking about a new scratch-off lottery game. It costs $10 to play this game. There are two outcomes for the game (win, lose) and the probability that a player wins a game is 60%. A win results in...
Other
Childdrama: Creative Drama Lesson Plans
Many lesson plans with ideas for teachers and students, sorted by age and by type! Wonderful for thematic approaches.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Discover the Art of Playwriting [Pdf]
In this lesson plan, students participate in interpersonal warm-up exercises to awaken their bodies and prepare them for collaboration. Next, they go through brainstorming exercises to stimulate their imaginations, and this leads into...