Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Cabinet of Curiosities
An image of "Cabinet of Curiosities", created by Georg Hinz in 1666 (Oil on canvas, 115 x 93 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Cabinet of Curiosities
An image of "Cabinet of Curiosities", created by Domenico Remps during the 1690's (Oil on canvas, 99 x 137 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Curiosity
An image of "Curiosity", created by Gerard Terborch, c. 1660 (Oil on canvas, 76 x 62 cm).
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Norman Rockwell's Curiosity Shop
Click and drag to match pictures of situations with appropriate goods or services.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: 8th Grade Logic
Explains what conditional statements are in mathematical proofs, explaining an if then clause, be sure to read the second response to the initial question if this topic appeals to your curiosity.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Ilunga's Harvest Lesson
Foster curiosity and awareness of the impact cultures have on people and how it affects both those within the culture as well as those outside of the culture through this lesson plan.
Other
University of the Arts, London: Manuscripts at Universal Leonardo
This gallery of 22 excerpts from Leonardo's notebooks is accompanied by historical information and links to additional explorations of his interests in the forces of nature, light and vision, and imagination and invention. The drawings...
Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Geo Mysteries
This interactive site will engage students' curiosity as they learn about the various types of rocks and how they are formed. Also includes a fantastic timeline, showing the formation of rocks throughout history.
Other
Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
Other
Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
NBC
Nbc Learn: Chance Discoveries: Lab Experiments, Unexpected Results
Many (if not most) experiments in the chemistry lab do not get significant results - or the expected results. In this Chemistry Now original video series, we highlight the curiosity, daring, and creativity of the best bench chemists by...
PBS
Kqed: Mind Shift: How to Trigger Students' Inquiry Through Projects
Project based learning helps students tap into their inquiry and curiosity. Use these five steps to help you develop meaningful student projects in your classroom.
British Library
British Library: Bodies of Knowledge
Series of illustrated essays on the different ways that the human body has been represented in art and science across history considers medieval astrology, the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture, Vitruvius's notion of body symmetry,...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Exploring Force and Motion
Students will explore what they can do with balls, cars, marbles, and ramps and document findings in their science journals. This will engage their curiosity, allow them to make self-discoveries, and explore self-interests.
Other
Texas Child Care Quarterly: Promoting Imagination in Preschool Classrooms
Imagination is one of the most important ingredients of a creative mind. Because imagination is at its peak in early childhood, educators can continually cultivate it among preschoolers. By allowing children to experiment with life...
Nagoya University (Japan)
Nagoya University: Appreciations and Criticisms of Works of Charles Dickens
G.K. Chesterton offers this look at Dickens' importance and his role in the post-Victorian Age. Each chapter is a separate link.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Space Sciences: Introduction to the Mars Science Laboratory
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing Mars straight to your fingertips. Discover what scientific discoveries are occurring in the rest of the universe with this interactive tutorial.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Learning Centers
Children learn by doing. They actively construct knowledge by interacting with the world around them. Teachers can facilitate learning by providing organized centers that encourage independent activity. Stock your learning centers with...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Hands on Is Minds On
As students put projects together, create crafts, or use familiar materials in new ways, they're constructing meaning. Students love to touch and manipulate materials and this can activate kids' brains. This article gives tips for...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Virtual Professional Learning Series
Our Virtual Professional Learning Series is created for teachers-by teachers-to bring together content experts and educators from all backgrounds. With an emphasis on fun, engaging, accessible, and free tools for classrooms, these...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Super Scientists
Grab your science tools and explore with PBS KIDS. Through hands-on activities and exciting media that transports you to space and in the Earth, this collection will bring science to life in your classroom. These resources help students...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dinosaur Train
Dinosaur Train sparks children's interest in life science and natural history. As they explore a variety of animals, children develop the inquiry skills and knowledge needed to help them think, talk and act like paleontologists. Choose...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Northwest Passage, American Beginnings: 1492 1690
Four maps examining the hunt for a Northwest Passage and three English accounts detailing the curiosity, greed and optimism that fueled English exploration of North America.
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