Worksheet
Curated OER

Reading Job Advertisements 3

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheet, students examine 10 words in a word bank which pertain to job applications and placement. Students complete 10 job advertisements, supplying the missing word in each. Students then match 10 sentences to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Friends Series One New Year Episode (The One with the Monkey)

For Students 8th - 10th
In this Friends tv series instructional activity, students match up the characters described with twenty-two statements from the show. Although this is a instructional activity about a tv show, there is some language skill-building...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cloud Forecast

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students record weather observations and research online weather data. In this weather observations lesson, students study the cloud cover for several days and record their observations in a chart. Students identify the cloud types and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Persistence Forecasting

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study weather forecasting. In this weather lesson plan, students explore forecasting weather methods and do a forecast. Students study weather reports and discuss the elements of a forecast. Students study the method of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Character in Leadership

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders inquire and research using secondary and primary resources.  In this leadership traits unit, 5th graders investigate information about Harry S. Truman and present on his early life and leadership abilities....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vertebrates And Invertebrates

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this science instructional activity, students classify pictures into categories of vertebrates or invertebrates. After a class discussion, students divide into groups, and are given plastic baggies that contain photographs of each....
Unit Plan
Other

New Converstations: Seven Challenges Workbook: Communication Skills for Success

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Extensive online tutorial from Cooperative Communication Skills on interpersonal communication, covering listening, conversational intent, expressing yourself clearly, asking questions, expressing appreciation, and incorporating better...
Lesson Plan
Other

Tech in Ctrl: Communication & Collaboration: Working Together Digitally

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this lesson, students will apply prior knowledge and skills to collaborate digitally and model positive attributes of an effective digital citizen. They will discover how to manage and improve their communication skills and learn to...
Website
United Nations

Unesco: Information and Communication Tech in Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This report presents a number of views and proposals voiced in recent UNESCO-sponsored forums concerning the challenge of Information Highways for development. The official position of the Organization can be found in the document...
Handout
University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska: Positive Parental Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a list of positive things parents can do to help their teens, such as communication, supervision, participation, values, role modeling, and not giving in. Article can be found on page 7 of the PDF document.
Handout
NOAA

Noaa: National Ocean Service Education: Global Positioning Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated tutorial explains the history and science of geodesy. Animations help students visualize how scientists measure and monitor the size and shape of the Earth and the location of points on its surface.
Website
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Core Conflict Problems and Negotiation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site contains a wealth of information on conflict, negotiation, interpersonal relationships, communication, and more. Spends considerable time with "complicating factors" in communication.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Southern Elephant Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on geographic range, habit, physical description, reproduction, lifespan, behavior, methods of communication, diet, predation, economic importance (positive/negative), and conservation status can be be found on this...
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: We Are Civil Communicators

For Teachers 11th - 12th
When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially when we're online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. But, if addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an...
Article
Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center: Stories From Experts About the Impact of Digital Life

For Students 9th - 10th
While many technology experts and scholars have concerns about the social, political, and economic fallout from the spread of digital activities, they also tend to report that their own experience of digital life has been positive. This...
Professional Doc
Queen's Printer for Ontario

E workshop.on.ca: Effective Instr'n in Math, K 6: Assess't Home Connections [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
Volume 4 in an eworkshop Guide to Effective Instruction in Math outlines and illustrates instructional strategies for assessing mathematical understanding of students in K-6 and for promoting positive interactions with families about the...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Go and Stop? Ant Traffic Signals

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever stopped to watch a trail of ants moving back and forth between a food source and their nest? Have you ever wondered how they establish their trail? You've probably read that ants use chemical signals to communicate with one...
Website
Other

Do something.org

For Students 9th - 10th
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
Article
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article provides information regarding the types of negotiations, principles for effective negotiation, obstacles to successful negotiation, and methods of overcoming these obstacles.
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Who Is in Your Online Community?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] By learning the Rings of Responsibility, 2nd graders explore how the Internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help students to think critically about the different ways...
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Build Your Ideal Community: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will consider the characteristics of positive online communities that promote responsibility and respect. Requires free membership.
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Chart It: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will learn to assess people's intentions and the impact of their words and actions, both positive and negative, in online environments. Requires free membership.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Proxemics: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that different cultures may attribute very different meanings to positioning, closeness, and use of space in communication. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Proxemics."
Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Carol's Classroom: Speaking and Listening: Prepare for Discussions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson [4:11] focuses on clear communication and active listening, essential social-emotional skills, that help lay the foundation of positive learning environments. They can develop these skills and take responsibility for...