Curated OER
Researching Famous People
Student take notes, on a graphic organizer, about the life of a famous person. They create a trading card about their famous person including a portrait and important facts.
Curated OER
Penguins and Their Habitats
First graders research and observe penguins in their natural habitats. They conduct Internet research, complete a penguin WebQuest, and compile information on a selected type of penguin. Using their research information they create a...
National First Ladies' Library
Jefferson's Legacy: A National Library
Students examine the creation of the Library of Congress. They investigate reasons why Thomas Jefferson sold his personal collection to the Library. Employing various research resources, students write newspaper articles about the sale...
Curated OER
Women In Islam
Learners identify the basic beliefs and practices within Islam. Using a specific country's culture, they discover the experiences of Muslim women differ between countries. They compare and contrast the rights and protections Islam...
Curated OER
City Spotlights
Young scholars discover the names and history of cities in San Mateo county. Using the Internet, they research the history of their city and share their information with their classmates. They also write an essay in which they reference...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Start Where You Are: Gathering the Data to Analyze: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand and be able to apply information gathering strategies for conflict analysis. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Start Where You Are: Gathering the Data to Analyze."
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Comparing Modes of Transportation
In this instructional activity students will visit different websites in order to decide the best mode of transportation from their home town to New York City. Students will use internet links during the instructional activity to gather...