Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Producing Sounds

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine items that make sounds. When given craft sticks, 3rd graders practice making different sounds with them. Sticks are rubbed together or placed partially on a desk and plucked. Afterward, students discuss the types of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hoosier Trading Cards

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a trading card depicting information about a famous Indiana resident. Using traditional and internet research, they gather information about a famous Hoosier of their choice. Students use their information to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Conjunctions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this conjunction worksheet, students develop an understanding of what a conjunction is and complete sentences with a list of joining words or conjunctions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Birthday Game

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this birthday game worksheet, students listen as the teacher reads aloud the purpose behind the birthday game, Pin the Tail on the Donkey.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Rubber Band Problem

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work in groups and view a rubber band demonstration.  In this friction lesson students then complete the experiment themselves.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Young Pilot has an Uplifting Story

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read an article and answer some discussion questions.  For this aviation lesson students complete a lab activity that shows them what careers are in aviation. 
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Math Behind Michael Jordan's Legendary Hang Time

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the affect of gravitational acceleration by calculating what Michael Jordan's hang time would be if he played basketball elsewhere in the universe.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Seven Wonders of the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Spending Habits: Tightwads vs. Spendthrifts

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have a hard time hanging on to your money or do you have a harder time letting it go? This project shows you how to conduct a simple survey to measure how people manage their money. Find out what percentage of your classmates are...
Interactive
Tate

Tate Kids: Tate Paint

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Paint using virtual brushes and a canvas. Once complete, you can frame, hang, and even watch a time-lapse animation of your painting.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Christmas Lights

For Students Pre-K - 1st
It's time to put up the Christmas lights! Click and drag the mouse to hang lights on the house. A fun Christmas computer activity for children and students of all ages.
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Christmas Lights

For Students Pre-K - 1st
It's time to put up the Christmas lights! Click and drag the mouse to hang lights on the house. A fun Christmas computer activity for children and students of all ages.
Website
University of Michigan

The Mother Goose Pages: Nursery Rhymes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An outstanding resource to get all your favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Activities included are suggestions on reading and teaching nursery rhymes to children at varying ages. Has a list of recommended resources that go along with...