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Curated OER

Mapping the Ocean Floor

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students study the bottom structure of underwater habitats and how they can be mapped.
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Curated OER

Chain Across the Hudson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders role play as contractors responsible for constructing a chain across the Hudson River. They apply math skills to determine the total weight, number of links, and cost of the project.
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Curated OER

Selling Warfare - Propaganda Posters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the use and purpose of propaganda posters during World War I. They work in groups to create a propaganda poster supporting a nation's war effort.
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Curated OER

Japan: A Cultural Study

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders "take a trip" to Japan. They discover what life is like for a typical Japanese child and compare/contrast it to life in America. They give an oral presentation of Japanese holidays and festivals.
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Curated OER

Like Waves on the Shore: Settling Canada

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine and discuss past and current migration patterns in Canada. Using populatioon maps they complete a worksheet on migration waves.
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Curated OER

Different Perspectives of Oregon's Forest Economic Geography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students locate the many forests located in Oregon. In groups, they use the internet to research employment data on wood products made in the state. They discuss how looking at information presented in a different way can change their...
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Curated OER

Oregon City: A Convergence of Endings

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students describe the activities that occurred in the Willamette Valley before the establishment of the Oregon Trail and agricultural settlement and explain the impact that American settlement had on the landscape and native groups who...
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Curated OER

Weather Conditions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars list and name various kinds of weather conditions occurring in their city. Using the newspaper as a resource, students answer questions relating to written weather reports. This lesson is intended for young scholars...
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Curated OER

Cultural Corner- "Mexico"

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use print and electronic resources to gather information about Mexico. They present a mini-museum to share with students, parents, and other interested classes around the district. They present their information in a video...
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Curated OER

Energy Choices

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students add and multiply decimals to complete gas choice worksheets. They discover which gas supplier has the best gas prices. Students collect and interpret data about local natural gas suppliers and use this information...
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Curated OER

The Sound of Calm

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the relationships that exist between ocean currents, wind and climate. Using those relationships, they discuss how they affect the oceans. They create their own music to represent the sounds of the ocean and share them...
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Curated OER

Life During the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders present information about the Industrial Revolution. In this Industrial Revolution lesson plan, 7th graders work in groups research inventions and prepare an information poster for the invention. Students present their...
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Curated OER

Ideas and Commodities Cross Cultural Regions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast how commodities native to certain countries have impacted the economies of other nations. After gathering information regarding how commodities are grown and traded, students use their information to...
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Curated OER

VAcations in Northern California

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the natural resources and National Parks of Northern California that are commonly visited by people traveling in the United States. They use maps to locate various sites, plan a highway travel route and use the internet...
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Curated OER

"Doing History" The Crafting of a Christopher Gadsden Biography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners reflect on the biography of General Gadsden.  In this history lesson, students read the biography of General Gadsden then research a specific aspect of the Generals life to complete their own biography pn him.
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Curated OER

Mother May I?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure distance using nonstandard units of measure. In this measurement lesson, 3rd graders measure a given distance through the use of the game "Mother May I?" Student gather and compare data on how many "giant steps" and...
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Curated OER

Invention Grab Bag

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners research inventions and their role in the history of civilization. In this inventions lesson, students choose an invention from a grab bag and research information to answer the worksheet.
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Curated OER

Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem.  For this solving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students find the missing side of a right triangle.  Students find the hypotenuse given two...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Evaluating Data in Tables, Graphs and Charts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students look at examples of graphics, tables, charts, and graphs, and learn how to interpret their data. They will be able to use this skill to enhance their...
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US Department of Education

National Center for Education Statistics: Create a Graph Tutorial

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This tutorial walks students through how to create different types of graphs using the Create a Graph tool available on the website. Covers bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, area graphs, scatter plots, and dependent and independent...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Circle Graph Activity

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This lesson will allow the student to work through three stations. The stations will focus on creating and analyzing circle graphs. The students will be using technology to create their graphs along with a hands-on activity using M&M's.
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BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Graphs: Lists and Tables

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource shows how to use lists and tables to organize information.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Tea Store: Reading a Table

For Students 2nd - 4th
Students will demonstrate how to interpret information in a table.
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Online Statistics Education: Graphing Distributions [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is the second chapter of a statistics e-text developed collaboratively by Rice University, University of Houston Clear Lake, and Tufts University. It looks at many different types of data displays and the advantages and...

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