Facing History and Ourselves
The Power of Images
One picture but a thousand stories. As a part of a case study of how the death of Michael Brown was reported by professional news sources and on social media class members examine the reactions of various groups to a photograph taken by...
Facing History and Ourselves
Citizen Watchdogs and the News
To conclude their case study of media coverage of the shooting of Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer, class members consider the role of citizen watchdogs in a democratic society, develop strategies for combating...
Curated OER
Using Informational Books: Index, Table of Contents & Alphabetical Order
Students recall and use previous knowledge of the library's reference and nonfiction sections. Also they utilize various forms of reference (encyclopedias & dictionaries) and nonfiction books.
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Hawaii: A Stolen Star
Explore the islands of Hawaii. Investigate Hawaiian culture and compare their personal traditions to Hawaiian traditions. They locate Hawaii on a map and research the history of Hawaii.
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Step-By-Step
For many emerging writers, essays are completed step-by-step. With the help of this lesson plan, learners will narrow down a topic, develop a thesis statement, develop a preliminary outline, conduct Internet research, and understand the...
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The Valentine Train
Read and explain the social norms that define Valentine's Day. Your Autistic pupil will hear about Travis the Train, as he goes through the town delivering Valentine cards to all his friends. This is a great resource for talking about...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Off to Adventure!: Challenge Activities (Theme 1)
Off to Adventure! is the theme of an English language arts unit comprised of a variety of challenge activities. Scholars enhance skills and reinforce concepts by taking part in a grand book discussion, giving an oral report, and writing...
CK-12 Foundation
Sums of Mixed Numbers: Split the Addition
Five questions challenge scholars to add mixed numbers. A tool creates a visual model that separates whole numbers from fractions parts. Problem types include fill in the blank, true or false, and discussion.
Curated OER
Organizing your Research
In this research learning exercise, students read about how to organize themselves when doing research. They read about a student who had a topic to research but had difficulty coming up with books about his topic. Students suggest ways...
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Forest Stewardship Library Media Center Resources
Students develop their technology skills by accessing web sites and evaluating information. In this research lesson students research forestry topics and write a paragraph on the accessed websites.
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Sorting
Students practice sorting books. In this sorting lesson, students play the Flood Game on the PBS web site. With knowledge of the sorting system used by libraries, students sort small numbers of books using categories devised by their...
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Mixed Skills Word Problems
In this mixed skills word problem worksheet, 6th graders solve 10 different problems that include various steps in completing each. First, they determine how many pieces of jewelry that a person had in all. Then, students determine the...
Curated OER
Where Do I Belong?
Students complete a worksheet where they organize books on the book shelves. In this library lesson, students learn where each book belongs by using the order of numbers and letters. Students learn how to organize which is a life skill....
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Spotlight on Australia: Research Skills
In this Australia research worksheet, students use the Internet or library to find answers to a set of questions about Australia. Answers are included. Worksheet gives a reference web site for additional activities.
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Test Your Research Skills: Fears
For this research skills worksheet, students use the library or Internet to find the official names of the 15 listed phobias on the worksheet.
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Organizers for Students
Students . In this organization instructional activity, students have a general discussion about sports cards and make a chart to answer the questions. Students read the baseball card story from USA Today. Students watch a web video...
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Famous Britons- Why Are They Famous Today?- Part 1 Test Your Research Skills
In this British history research instructional activity, students use the library or Internet based resources to determine why 8 famous Britons are still famous today. They write their answers in complete sentences on the lines provided.
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Positive Futures Fair - Application of Year-Long Content Skills
Students demonstrate the knowledge of proper scientific investigation and reporting skills. They decide how to make a positive difference in the world using these skills.
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Canada
In this Canada research worksheet, students are instructed to use the Internet or library to find answers to 15 questions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Canada
In this ESL research on Canada worksheet, students search the Internet or a research library to find answers to questions about Canada.
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Using Modal Verbs to Problem Solve - Discussing a Difficult Situation
Students focus on the use of modal verbs of probability and advice in the past tense while discussing and solving a difficult problem.
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Literacy: Each One Teach One
Learners read the book, Amber on the Mountain and discuss its philanthropic implications. They determine the literacy needs of their own communities. They ask family members to complete reading recollection forms about when and how they...
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Lesson Plan Library: Formal or Informal?
Start talking trash with your elementary English class! Then lead a discussion comparing formal and informal language. Divide the class into groups to answer a questionnaire and analyze a set of sentence cards to analyze. This is a cool...
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A Course in Basic Skills
Tenth graders complete a course in basic skills in order to meet the standards for sophomore year. Using one of their classmates papers, they identify the main idea, topic sentence and theme. They also identify the transitional words...
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