Virginia Tech
Survival as a Bridge to at Risk Readers
If you're looking for a way to appeal to at-risk readers, while integrating various curriculum areas, this article is full of ideas.
Other
Geography Through Literature Pacific Islands
This site is a highly detailed unit plan. That crosses almost all the disciplines, with "Call it Courage," as the beginning point. Links to a .pdf file and Word versions of handouts are available.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Constellations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart offers images and ideas for interdisciplinary study of the constellations. It suggests project based learning activities and a WebQuest link.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: The "Brian" Books: Teachers' Guide
A message to teachers from author Gary Paulsen, teaching ideas for thematic activities, and interdisciplinary possibilities are all part of this teachers' guide for the whole series of "Brian" books.
Curated OER
Ny Times Lesson Plan: Stanza Proud
Lesson that explores the history of American poetry since 1940 by examining the work of American Poet Laureates. The lesson is designed around a "New York Times" interview with Poet Laureate Billy Collins (link included), and includes a...
Curated OER
Ny Times Lesson Plan: Painting Portraits With Words
Lesson about William Butler Yeats based off a "New York Times" article entitled "Yeats, a Poet Who Kept Trying on Different Identities" (link included). It includes a warm-up activity, discussion questions, extensions, interdisciplinary...