Curated OER
Sorting Rocks
Students develop a rock word web during a large group discussion. Using the categories generated during that discussion, they sort their rock samples accordingly.
Curated OER
The Amazing Race
Seventh graders engage in a discussion to determine their experience with traveling. Ask them to describe differences in transportation, currency, culture, food, accommodation, etc. Then they discuss the different expenses one has when...
Curated OER
Laetoli Trackway Puzzle
Students try to reach a "best explanation" after viewing diagrams. In this trackway lesson students complete several worksheets, make observations and hypothesize.
Other
New York City Schools: Webb's Depth of Knowledge
This resource on Webb's Depth of Knowledge explains the four dimensions of this concept. Includes video and PDF resources.
Tom Richey
Slide Share: Webb's Depth of Knowledge
This slideshow presentation is designed to provide basic information concerning Webb's Depth of Knowledge.
Other
Center for Assessment: Hess' Cognitive Rigor Matrix & Examples for Ela [Pdf]
Use this convenient table to compare Webb's Depth of Knowledge levels with Bloom's Cognitive Process Dimensions for English Language Arts. L .9-10.3 knowledge of lang
Other
Ctr for Assessment: Hess' Cognitive Rigor Matrix & Examples Math/science [Pdf]
Use this convenient table to compare Webb's Depth of Knowledge levels with Bloom's Cognitive Process Dimensions for Math and Science.
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Number Sets
Interactive assessment (with multiple correct answers) which determines depth of knowledge in rational, natural, and integer numbers.
Other
Central Rivers Aea: Webb's Depth of Knowledge (Dok)
This page offers a wealth of downloadable resources for teaching critical thinking skills. Choose the thinking skill you wish to teach, and several .pdf files will be available, including strategies, assessments and student handouts.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: How to Choose Credible Sources
This tutorial focuses on choosing credible sources for a research project. It offers two versions of a slideshow: a non-audio slideshow and an audio slideshow which explains the information as it is shown. They each define terms, offer...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Epistemology
Wikipedia offers an in-depth, advanced look at the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of knowledge and truth--epistemology. It gives details about the differences between the Rationalists and the Empiricists on their views,...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Comparing the Mason Dixon Memory Text With the Animation
The student will compare the text of Mason-Dixon Memory with the animation of the story. Included are an in-depth lesson plan, videos, and examples.
Other
University of Illinois: Population Genetics [Pdf]
This site from the University of Illinois at Chicago provides an in-depth article on Human Genetics, with a focus on primarily population genetics. The article is factual and informative full of charts, formulas, and extensive text. A...
Other
Center for Assessment: Cognitive Rigor in Stds, Curriculum & Assessment [Pdf]
Participate in this exercise to determine where an assessment fits on the Hess' Cognitive Rigor Matrix.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Building With Shapes
I love blending art and math. I want my students to develop a depth of knowledge for 2D plane shapes and distinguish polygon from non-polygon shapes.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who Wants to Know the Periodic Table?
The purpose of the project is to help the students gain an in depth knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements. The periodic table is the very backbone of chemistry. In order for the students to be successful in chemistry, they must be...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Fathoms, Ship Logs, and the Atlantic Ocean
Students use data from ship logs to graph a profile of the Atlantic Ocean. They will rely on prior knowledge of seafloor topography, instructions on how to read a bathymetric map, and observe a demonstration where the depth of the ocean...
Other
Jay Mc Tighe: Essential Questions: Doorways to Inquiry and Understanding [Pdf]
A document used in a presentation by Jay McTighe. This document features an in-depth description on forming Essential Questions, using Backwards Design, and "Unpacking" Standards.
San Diego State University
World History for Us All: World Politics and Global Economy After Ww Ii [Pdf]
It is imperative that students understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers topics...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Calibre
Learn how to measure the inside diameter, outside diameter and the depth of different parts. This interactive activity shows you six different calipers. Once you understand the exercise, then you can test your knowledge with a quiz.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Seafloor: Sonar Boats
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site includes a brief example of how sound detector boats work. It also includes an assessment for students to show their knowledge of using sound waves to predict the depth of water.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad of the 1800's inspired talented writers of all ages. This lesson will integrate some of these famous writings to encourage students to develop their questioning techniques for analysis of literature while...
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Even and Odd Functions
A detailed definition of even and odd functions begins an in-depth look at how these functions are composed and evaluated in the study of math. It goes from from basic algebra through calculus. Interactive LiveMath Notebooks are provided...