Curated OER
Making Formal Requests
Students investigate the concept of making formal requests and examples are included in the lesson for teacher presentation. They practice using the phrases in a variety of situations and then make presentations for others to hear.
Curated OER
Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet
In this motion picture instructional activity, students analyze a motion picture and complete information for pre-viewing and then viewing the picture. Students also answer several post-viewing sections.
Curated OER
Word Bank; Theater
Students are given a word bank relating to theater. In this word bank instructional activity, students are introduced to a list of words and their definitions. Students then build their vocabulary regarding theatrical concepts.
Curated OER
The Best Place in the United States to Live
High schoolers, working in small groups, analyze information provided in U.S. maps to make a logical determination of the best place to live in the United States in regards to natural and human-made hazards. Then, working individually,...
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Sfmoma: Art Communicates Moods Through Line & Color
A lesson plan that has students creating simple images to represent different emotions. Also includes ideas for integrating language arts and social studies topics into the arts.
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive Verbs of Emotion
With the English translation as a guide, the student completes the Spanish equivalent by conjugating the verb of emotion into the present indicative and the verb in the noun clause into the present subjunctive. Good practice for spelling...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Handling Emotions
Know that it is normal to experience different emotions and learn positive ways to deal with your emotions. This website, which is meant to accompany a video on emotions and good character, provides questions for discussion, activity...
University of Texas at Austin
Tex's French Grammar: Will, Emotion, Desire
This site from Tex's French Grammar provides an excellent explanation of the use of the subjunctive when expressisng will, emotion, desire, opinion etc. Provides usage examples, dialogues and interactive practice exercises (all both...
Colby College
Spanish Language & Culture: Subjunctive or Indicative (Part 10)
At this site from the Colby College you can practice using the present subjunctive or present indicative with verbs of certainty or doubt, influence and emotion. Students choose the correct verb conjugation,the present subjunctive or...
Other
Whitney Museum of American Art: Georgia O'keefe: Abstraction
Find a full-featured analysis of an abstract work by Georgia O'Keeffe that communicates many key elements of her art, such as her use of color, the inspiration she found in nature, and her approach to abstraction. Includes insightful...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Wassily Kandinsky, "Improvisation 31"
This site analyzes Kandinsky's abstract painting "Improvisation 31." Discusses colors, shapes, line, and mood. Has a short matching exercise involving simple geometric shapes.
Character Lab
Character Lab: Emotional Intelligence: A Beginner's Guide to Feelings
How are you feeling today? Recognizing your emotions is critical to emotional development. Emotional intelligence can be learned, practiced, and improved. This blog offers tips for educators and parents on modeling and teaching emotional...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Postpartum Mood Disorders
A resource on postpartum depression. Explains what it is, the risk factors, misconceptions about it, the different types and their symptoms, treatment options, the impact on parenting, and how to help yourself if you suffer from it.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Stress and Anxiety
PBS features extensive information on stress and anxiety including topics such as what is stress and anxiety, how to manage them, helping others, and anxiety disorders.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Bipolar Disorder
PBS offers in-depth information about bipolar disorder including what it is, symptoms, treatments, and how you can help yourself. Includes links to many outside resources.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Why Am I in Such a Bad Mood?
This article from KidsHealth.org is written to help you understand feelings such as anxiety, sadness, and irritability and gives some ideas for ways to overcome the blues.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Dealing With Feelings
Through the exercises presented at this website, students with "Learn that other kids experience the same kids of emotions as they do," "That it's important to understand what we're feeling," and "That we can often benefit by discussing...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Make 'Em Laugh or Cry Or
After sharing chapter 19 of Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls as an example of emotion-evoking writing, the students will write their own detailed and emotional paragraphs. Students can draw from background knowledge of a real...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Dark Side of the Mood: Dealing With Depression
This guide describes the causes of depression, its symptoms, and potential treatments (including "alternative" choices). It also debunks depression myths. Site provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
National Gallery of Canada
Cybermuse: Introduction to Pictorial Space
A site featuring the work of Cezanne, Monet, Picasso, and Mondrian, among others, that explores pictorial space in a composition There are lesson plans for ages 4-18, and a great section where works are juxtaposed for comparison. Use the...
Other
Seng: Tips for Selecting the Right Counselor or Therapist
Learn about seeking counseling for a gifted child who is experiencing intense moods, depression, or bi-polar disorder, or has any other type of emotional needs that need to be addressed by a professional.
Other
The New Children's Museum: Healing Strings
Students will choose a healing emotion and colors that represent that emotion then use yarn to create unique artwork.
WebMD
Web Md: Depression
This resource provides a great topic overview of depression. Gives a brief definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment along with answering some commonly asked questions.
Indiana University
Indiana University: Emocion Y Juicio
This site from the Indiana University provides a concise Spanish explanation of the subjunctive in the noun clause with emotion and judgement. Great review of impersonal expressions for advanced students or teachers who want a quick...