Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Watson-Crick Model of DNA Structure

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Junior geneticists construct models of DNA to discover sequencing and pairing of nucleotides. They use the models to simulate protein synthesis and then translate the codes into physical traits. Finally, they use the traits to create a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Are Colors Created?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Kids explore primary and secondary colors, as well as the concepts of tints and shade in a series of color lessons. The packet includes detailed directions for how to use BrainPOP Jr. resources to create learning...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Run-on Sentences

For Students 7th - 10th
In this grammar worksheet, students rewrite a paragraph, finishing each unfinished sentence by joining it to a finished sentence next to it with a conjunction.
Worksheet
Curated OER

A Scandal in Bohemia Activity Worksheets

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In these A Scandal in Bohemia worksheets, students complete a series of questions that further their understanding of the text.
Interactive
Curated OER

Present Simple Negative Verbs

For Students 4th - 5th
In this negative verb learning exercise, students complete 21 multiple choice questions, filling in the correct verb to complete sentences. Students may click an "answer" button for immediate feedback, learning exercise is labeled ESL,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sherlock Holmes' Real Train Adventure

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students use the trapezoid and Simpson's rule to calculate the midpoint sum. They use a specific interval to perform their integration. There are 12 questions.
Lesson Plan
Appalachian State University

Making Your Point Using Dialect

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Explore the sounds, importance, and effectiveness of dialect in literature.  Active participants read, listen to poetry, and explore dialect by developing a formal definition, discuss the benefits of its use, complete a Venn diagram...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Can Anyone Be a Leader?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the concept of leadership and identify leaders from the past and present. They brainstorm qualities of effective leaders, research a leader from the past and develop a presentation on their findings and choose a local...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Uprising of 1934

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students complete a series of activities such as wriing letters to the president, creating collages, analysing photos and newspapers, and journaling related to the strike of 1934.
Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: A Visit With Dr. Francis Crick

For Students 9th - 10th
A transcript of a personal interview with Francis Crick, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA.
Website
Other

Sherlockian.net : Everything the Web Offers on S. Holmes

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an incredibly extensive site that provides any information you could possibly want about Sherlock Holmes, the detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through the links provided in this resource. Students and teachers will find this includes lesson plans, activities, biographical information and more.
Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS.org features a biographical note about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. A photo of the author is also included.
Website
Other

Pro Spiritualism History of Arthur Conan Doyle's Beliefs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by First Spiritual Temple, gives a good look into the spiritual beliefs (mediumship and the channeling of souls) of the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Unit Plan
University of Pennsylvania

Digital Library Project: The Online Books Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Digital Library provides links to the complete texts of 25 of Arthur Conan Doyle's works in many formats.
Handout
Other

Sherlockian.net: The Life of Holmes' Creator

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a fabulous site for the Sherlock Holmes lover. Provided here is a brief biography of Holmes' creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle along with many other links to Sherlockian information.