Curated OER
Transformations-Translations
Learners perform transformations and translation on a coordinate plane. In this geometry lesson, students move shapes around on a graph identifying translation, image, and transformation. This lesson has an interactive part online that...
Curated OER
Structure of the Earth
Eighth graders examine the forces that are constantly acting on the Earth. They describe the theory of tectonic plates and demonstrate the two kinds of earthquake waves. They also examine the role of volcanoes in the structure of the...
Curated OER
Bluebirds
Students use the internet to gather information on bluebirds. In groups, they observe and record the size, color and various sounds of the birds. They view photographs of the birds in different stages of development and discuss how...
Curated OER
How Close Can We Get?
Fourth graders guide themselves through the traditional outline structure by reassembling papers, which have been cut into separate sentences. They see how close they've come to the original paper and evaluate their achievement.
Curated OER
The Fourth Quadrant of Proportiona
Learners experiment with scale to solve a problem presented in a video clip. They determine the correct size to use when constructing a model and evaluate the use of proportions in real life applications.
Curated OER
Your Body's Building Blocks
Students study the elements of the Periodic Table as they relate to the building blocks of the body. They experiment to measure the amount of iron in the body.
Curated OER
India and Pakistan: a Simulation of Outcomes
Students become aware of world conflicts and how conflict resolution is used to minimize threats around the world. They analyze a current world conflict and utilize conflict resolution strategies to determine a viable peace initiative.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Jigsaw
Selection of jigsaw puzzles on themes related to ancient Egypt.
Scholastic
Scholastic: I Spy: Puzzler
I SPY activities consist of software, jigsaw puzzles, and games for children. Students use problem-solving skills to complete the interactive puzzle. Learners connect the shapes to solve the secret puzzle.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Polar Discovery: Arctic Seafloor Expedition: July 1 Aug. 10, 2007
This polar expedition to study the Arctic seafloor took place in 2007, but you can still enjoy following the footsteps of these scientists. The goal of the expedition was to see if there were active hydrothermal vents on the ocean...
Other
Activity Village: Valentine's Day
Find great activities for Valentine's Day like coloring pages, printables for cards, crafts, origami, puzzles, recipes, games, and jigsaws.
Other
Learning Activities: Paul Bunyan and His Blue Ox
Several suggested activities for engaging small children in the American folk tale of Paul Bunyan. The lesson plan and story include discussion, an online jigsaw puzzle, and coloring pages.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Postal Puzzle: Pony Express
Put together this jig saw puzzle to form a picture of the pony express postage stamp. Click on the link for other related information on the Pony Express from the National Postal Museum.
Scholastic
Scholastic: I Spy: The Library
I SPY activities consist of software, jigsaw puzzles, and games for children. Students use problem-solving skills when playing the visual brain-teasing puzzle. The resource combines photographs of familiar object collections with rich...
Scholastic
Scholastic: I Spy: City
I SPY activities consists of software, jigsaw puzzles, and games for children. Students use problem-solving skills when playing the visual brain-teasing puzzle. The resource combines photographs of familiar-object collections with rich...
Scholastic
Scholastic: I Spy: The View From Duck Pond Inn
I SPY activities consist of software, jigsaw puzzles, and games for children. Students use problem solving skills when playing the visual brain-teasing puzzle. The resource combines photographs of familiar-object collections with rich...
Scholastic
Scholastic: I Spy: Bingo
I SPY activities consist of software, jigsaw puzzles, and games for children. Students use problem-solving skills when playing the visual bingo. The bingo game examines food and fruit while learners look for a match.
Scholastic
Scholastic: I Spy: Mystery Match
I SPY activities consist of software, jigsaw puzzles, and games for children. Students use problem-solving skills to complete the interactive matching game. The sample match gives learners a clue to whether the match is by association,...
Other
Clever Island: Dinosaurs
This primary age website requires no reading to construct the jigsaw dinosaur puzzle out of six pieces. The instructions are all spoken by the cartoon characters. Children can then watch a cartoon where one character goes back in time...