Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Orienteering

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students proceed through a simple course following a map but not using a compass. They must find 18 controls working in pairs that leave at 2 minute intervals. Students must record letter and after finding all 18 controls they will...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Technology and the Great Depression

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine how technology affected the Great Depression era. They view a video, conduct Internet research, and write articles for a class technology magazine.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Basketball Rules!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the purpose for rules and laws by examining how basketball rules have changed.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Do Males and Females Play the Same Types of Games?

For Students 3rd - 8th
There are many different types, or genres, of computer and video games. This includes racing, fighting, sports, adventure, and puzzle games. Survey your classmates in this science fair project to find out if certain genres of games...
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Jr. Nba Player's Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site features the sport of basketball, the advice is great for all sport enthusiasts. Topics include team play, good sportsmanship, health and fitness, and more.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Think Fast!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Are you a piano player or a video gamer? Then you might have a quick reaction time that can come in handy while playing sports. Find out how to measure your reaction time and compare it to your friends and family with this fun experiment.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: She Shoots, She Scores!

For Students 6th - 8th
While watching an ice hockey game, have you ever wondered what differentiates a good player from a great player? For sure, the great player is athletically superior to the good player. But maybe it is a combination of athleticism and...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Baseball Bat Debate: What's Better, Wood or Aluminum?

For Students 9th - 10th
Science and math abound in baseball. In this project, you can produce some interesting baseball statistics of your own and perhaps settle a long-standing debate. You'll set up experiments at your local playing field to find out which...