Curated OER
Inventions- The Impact
Students discuss the impact of certain inventions. For this technology lesson, students research Thomas Edison and the light bulb on the Internet and discuss how the invention impacted society. Students create their own simple inventions.
Curated OER
Focusing on Lenses
Students explore scientific observations by examining the parts of a microscope. For this optics lesson, students discuss the importance of a focal point and focal distance when utilizing an optical device such as a microscope. Students...
Film Foundation
Film Language and Elements of Style
How do you read a frame? How do you read a shot? Here's a resource that shows viewers how to read films. As part of the study, class members examine the camera angles, lighting, movement, and cinematic point of view in Mr. Smith Goes to...
Curated OER
Marine Fisheries Management
The many aspects to consider in Marine Fisheries are covered in this very detailed PowerPoint. There are a large number of slides dealing with both the conditions to consider and terms regarding fisheries. It also covers the laws,...
Curated OER
Innovative Inventions
Help your scholars get a grasp on the chronology of the Industrial Revolution with this "Innovative Inventions" worksheet. They discover what year various items were invented, and then create a timeline placing each invention and...
Curated OER
What to Do with a $20 Bill Besides Spend It
Students explore the concept of anti-counterfeiting measure. In this economics lesson, students use science equipment to discover anti-counterfeiting designs. Students then explore other denominations of bills.
Curated OER
Secrets of Making Money
Students examine the properties of different materials used to make paper money. They design their own bill and share it with the class. They also watch a video clip and read an article about making money and how it affects the economy.
Curated OER
Gas Works
In this natural gas history instructional activity students respond to 8 short answer questions based on the article about gases around us and their use in world history.