Curated OER
Making Tough Decisions about the Energy We Use
Student examine ways we use and conserve energy. They discover the choices one makes concerning excessive energy use.
Curated OER
Voting Systems
Students view many viewpoints on Britain's voting systems. Students compare/contrast various forms of electoral systems. Students trace the steps to proportional representation.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Playing Name Bingo With
Contains plans for two lessons of get-to-know-you activities that use a Name Bingo Game to help learners break the ice with each other. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: A Getting Acquainted Activity Using My Teacher's Secret Life
Contains plans for two lessons that use "My Teacher's Secret Life" by Stephen Krensky as a getting-acquainted activity. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well...
TESL Journal
Internet Tesl Journal: Talking Cards Game
This conversation activity uses 1-2 decks of playing cards to prompt discussion: each card represents a specific question. The site provides instructions and a suggested list of questions to match each card.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Welcome to the First Day of School!
Prepare for your students first day of school with these inviting activities. This site features several great ideas for teachers to incorporate in their beginning of school lessons.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Back to School Planning Guide
Multiple back to school resources. Includes icebreakers, quick first day ideas, and unit plans.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
First Days of School Activities
Several tips for teachers to try during the beginning days of the school year to get things off to a smooth start.