Worksheet
Curated OER

Indiana

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Indiana worksheet, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Indiana. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
Lesson Plan
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Utah Indian - Future Changes

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss and share ideas on how they think the Utah Indian tribes change in the future.
Lesson Plan
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Solving a Community Problem Through Education

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine and compare Indian and American culture in order to develop a better understanding of both.
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Stone-Age English Phrasebook a Possibility

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Stone-Age English Phrasebook a Possibility," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
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Chinese New Year: Paper Lanterns

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the celebrations of Chinese New Year. They practice measuring and cutting to make paper lanterns.
Lesson Plan
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Biodiversity Bird Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the influence of biodiversity on human culture through the use of birds. They brainstorm words that come to mind when they think of human cultures. They describe ways that human culture and biodiversity are linked.
Lesson Plan
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A Geopoem About Alaska

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders conduct Internet research on the physical and human characteristics of Alaska. They compose and write geopoems about the state of Alaska, using a template.
Lesson Plan
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Bird Banter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students listen to examples of common bird songs of birds found in Illinois. As a class, they discover the importance between the differences in songs and calls. They practice making their own bird calls and songs to end the...
Activity
National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Language and Linguistics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The language we use everyday reveals a great deal about who we are and where we come from. However, did you know that language is linked to psychology, biology, and other sciences? Explore the "science" of language: how the brain...
Activity
Other

Deutsche Dialekte: Germanic Dialects

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive linklist on all issues relating to German dialects.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Russian Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A very comprehensive site about the Russian language. Includes information on countries where Russian is the primary language, the history of the language, different dialects, derived languages, the writing system, and the phonological...
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: German Phrases and Greetings 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn common phrases in German such as, "My name is" and "I am from". Play games to practice mastering the language.
Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Context Counts in Second Language Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover how contextual factors count when learning a second language.
Primary
The Wharton Group

Discover France: History of French Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down a bit to find the brief explanations of the history of French and some dialects: Provencal, Creole, and Basque, with links to more information.
Activity
Other

Deutsche Genealogie: Dialekte (Gen Wiki: German Dialects)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about dialects in the German language, including those from the past.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Cantonese Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A beginner's guide to studying the Cantonese dialect of Chinese. Recognize and understand a concentrated collection of vocabulary and play games for practice.
Website
Other

University of Marburg: German Dialects: Audio Samples

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive list of links to audio clips of various German dialects, including historical recordings.
Handout
State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Dr. Wolfram & Dr. Reaser: Language Tells North Carolina History

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at language and dialect throughout North Carolina. What influences the various dialects in the state? The cultural developments in different corners of the state explain quite a bit and are identified.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Pomakish Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Recognize and understand phrases and some vocabulary terms of the Pomakish language. Pomakish is a Rup dialect of Bulgarian spoken in some areas of Turkey and Greece.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Cebuano Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Cebuano language, or dialect, is found in the Philippines. Find an introduction to common vocabulary and play games that challenge comprehension.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Pashto Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Feel like learning a new language? Check out this introduction to the language spoken in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Find common vocabulary words Practice recognizing and understanding them through online games.
Handout
Rutgers University

Rutgers University: History of the English Language

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a brief description of the history of the English language.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Urdu Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An introduction to Urdu, the national language of Pakistan. Find phrases and vocabulary to get a start with the new language.
Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Hawaiian Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Hawai'i is home to two native languages: English and Hawaiian. Hawaiian is a Polynesian language which is introduced through some simple vocabulary and practice games.