Curated OER
Mobile vs. Money
Pupils research the internet and use the information they find to plot straight line graphs. They use graphs to make comparisons of the various packages offered. Students interpret graphs and solve problems based on varying parameters.
Curated OER
Dilations- What a Stretch!
High schoolers perform dilation on various geometric shapes. They also discuss pros and cons of dilation and employ the Frayer Model to study the vocabulary words in this section.
Curated OER
Numbers One To Ten
Students read, write, and identify whole numbers one through ten. They explore a variety of websites and complete a WebQuest, count fish and match the numbers to the correct number of fish, and complete a fish counting worksheet.
Curated OER
Examining The Scores
Students investigate test scores taken to obtain academic strengths and weaknesses. They practice looking at the scores in order to interpret the results. Students use time for class discussion and planning study strategies to target...
Curated OER
Geometry of The World War II Memorial
Students develop an appreciation of the use of geometry in our everyday world and structures. Students collect various picures and multimedia objcets that explain geometric principles and place them in a powerpoint presentation to be...
Curated OER
Build A Better Candy Bag
Young scholars design a candy bag in order to create one that can hold the greatest weight without breaking. They create a model after the design is put down on paper. The bag is then tested with different weights and redesigned as...
Curated OER
Double Dipping
Fifth graders determine how many double scoop combinations they can make using 5 different ice cream flavors. Then they use Microsoft Publisher to create a brochure for their ice cream shop.
Curated OER
Poison Boxes
Learners utilize the Poison Boxes activity on The Nature Park is used to practice the recognition of 2D shapes and their properties. They utilize a mathematics educational software program to gain practice.
Curated OER
Tunnel Traps
Students identify shapes that match specific shape descriptions involving a range of geometric terms and correct polygon names. They utilize a mathematics educational software program to gain practice.
Curated OER
Kindergarten Shape Books
Students, in groups, identify examples of shapes around the school site. They take digital pictures of these shapes and use them to construct a class book.
Curated OER
America's Pastime
Students relate Newton's Laws of Motion to the game of baseball. They compare and contrast the materials used in baseballs that could affect their performance. They also determine how friction can be increased or decreased in a ballpark.
All Things PLC
Professional Learning Community Manual
Although designed for a specific learning community, much can be gleaned from this manual about how to set up a learning community and the responsibilities for the various members.
Curated OER
Native American Blocks
Students research information about a Native American tribe and document their knowledge by creating a block (cube) containing pictures about the homes, tools, food, clothing, and transportation for this tribe.
Curated OER
Hurricane and Tornadoes Vocabulary
Quiz your young meteorologists using this simple matching worksheet. Learners inventory 16 weather-related terms, matching them to the appropriate definition on the right. There are an equal number of definitions as there are terms. A...
Curated OER
Writing Directions for Mathematical Activities
Fifth graders reorganize comic strips to have them make sense, complete outline and organize their thoughts into outline form to explain directions,
and use that outline to complete their own directions for geometry activities.
Curated OER
Penguins and Their Habitats
First graders research and observe penguins in their natural habitats. They conduct Internet research, complete a penguin WebQuest, and compile information on a selected type of penguin. Using their research information they create a...
Curated OER
Coordinate Plane Treasure Hunt
Middle schoolers create a treasure map by plotting points on a coordinate plane using a computer drawing program. Students name and identify different landmasses and structures on their map. They create instructions to find the...
Curated OER
Thanksgiving Web Quest
Students review the reasons why Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. Using the internet, they research the history of the holiday and discover what the first Thanksgiving was like. They also examine a typical menu for a...
Curated OER
Government
Second graders run for various offices. They dress up like a politician, pretend to be running for an office, and tell the students why they should vote for him/her. They explain why it is necessary for a community to have a government
Curated OER
PowerPoint Presentation
Young scholars learn how to design and create a PowerPoint presentation that they then present to the class.
Curated OER
War On Battle of the Books
Learners participate in a statewide Battle of the Books competition. They read books and answer questions about them to earn points for their school.
Curated OER
Olympic Games Snowboard Design: Winter Sports, Snowboarding, Graphic Arts, Global Cultures
Students gather information about a country and work as a team. They use their knowledge to create a snowboard design that represents the country they pick. They explore locations, languages, flags, and emblems for various countries.
Curated OER
Eagle-Eyed
Students study the eyesight of eagles. They discuss raptors and their eyesight and compare it to their own. They measure how far away they can see a small object and its distance. They calculate the eyesight to measure an eagle's...
Other
Form Swift: Common Core Lesson Plans
Three, customizable Common Core lesson plan templates educators can create and fill out for math, science, and language arts.