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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Cabinet of Curiosities

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Cabinet of Curiosities", created by Georg Hinz in 1666 (Oil on canvas, 115 x 93 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Cabinet of Curiosities

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Cabinet of Curiosities", created by Domenico Remps during the 1690's (Oil on canvas, 99 x 137 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Curiosity

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Curiosity", created by Gerard Terborch, c. 1660 (Oil on canvas, 76 x 62 cm).
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Norman Rockwell's Curiosity Shop

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Click and drag to match pictures of situations with appropriate goods or services.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: 8th Grade Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Ilunga's Harvest Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

University of the Arts, London: Manuscripts at Universal Leonardo

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Geo Mysteries

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Other

Georgia Info: Famous Georgians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
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Other

Georgia Info: Famous Georgians

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Chance Discoveries: Lab Experiments, Unexpected Results

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Kqed: Mind Shift: How to Trigger Students' Inquiry Through Projects

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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British Library

British Library: Bodies of Knowledge

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Exploring Force and Motion

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
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.
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Other

Texas Child Care Quarterly: Promoting Imagination in Preschool Classrooms

For Teachers Pre-K - K
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...
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Nagoya University (Japan)

Nagoya University: Appreciations and Criticisms of Works of Charles Dickens

For Students 9th - 10th
G.K. Chesterton offers this look at Dickens' importance and his role in the post-Victorian Age. Each chapter is a separate link.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Space Sciences: Introduction to the Mars Science Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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NASA

Nasa: Mars Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the exploration that has taken place on the red planet.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Learning Centers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Hands on Is Minds On

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Virtual Professional Learning Series

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Super Scientists

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dinosaur Train

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Northwest Passage, American Beginnings: 1492 1690

For Students 9th - 10th
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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