The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Pierre Mignard
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'The Marquise de Seignelay and Two of her Sons' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Text Features: Non Fiction [Pdf]
Compare the printed page to an electronic web page and use this activity to discuss the similarities and differences. A cross-curricular tie-in with ecosystems. Could easily be adapted to another subject area.
Other
Project Wild: Fishing Fun [Pdf]
Five pages of information, activities, and songs to teach students about fish and fishing. Lesson ideas include dramatic play, art projects, music and movement, cross-curricular connections, and home connections. PDF. Requires Adobe Reader.
Other
Fnal: Supplying Our Water Needs
A cross-curricular lesson working out needs of a town where fish are dying in the local waters, how can water be purified, how daily activities impact the water supply, and what role does chemistry play in the way individuals use water...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Gratitude Bingo: Grades 1 and 2
A bilingual, weekly "Learn Along" Bingo card (one for PreK-K, one for Grades 1&2) will include a range of thematic learning opportunities for children to choose their own learning adventure. Emphasis will be on the PBS KIDS 24/7...
abcteach
Abcteach: Insects
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the insect world using activities and lesson plans that emphasize cross-curricular learning.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arts and Humanities: Art of Asia
A landing page for a course on the art history of Asia.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Making a Racket: The Science of Tennis
As London is heading for the 2012 Olympics, it's not just athletes who are gearing up for action. Engineers, too, are working hard to produce the cutting-edge sporting equipment that guarantees record performances. If you're a tennis...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Home Advantage
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics the UK finished 4th in the total medal count. How might we do in 2012, and does the country hosting the Olympics have an edge?
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: High Jumping
If you are training seriously for any sport then you are in the business of optimisation - doing all you can to enhance anything that will make you do better and minimise any faults that hinder your performance. John Barrow takes a look...
Virginia Tech
Survival as a Bridge to at Risk Readers
If you're looking for a way to appeal to at-risk readers, while integrating various curriculum areas, this article is full of ideas.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Cards
Play our sporty card game with 24 cards featuring information about Olympic athletes past and present. This game is aimed at primary school pupils at Key Stages 1 and 2.