Curated OER
Seeing Is Believing
Young scholars research and describe the stories of Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They analyze historical sources from different points of view and present an analysis of two historical contexts.
Curated OER
Great Questions for Tic Tac Toe
Fourth graders plan their own activities to reinforce the concepts being taught in school. The tic-tac-toe grid is used to help students create innovative learning activities to generate ideas.
National First Ladies' Library
Fitness for Life
Students discuss their favorite activities and determine which activities are suitable for older people. In groups, students research the benefits of aerobic exercises and the equipment needed. Students share their information with the...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Science Behind Science Fiction
This lesson plan explores science fiction and science through paired readings. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Fantasy and Science Fiction: Science Fiction Poetry
This lesson focuses on science fiction poetry and the use of the literary techniques, alliteration and assonance. It features links to two Vimeo videos on alliteration, the Science Fiction Poetry Association website, and WiseGEEK: "What...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Fantasy and Science Fiction: Kurt Vonnegut
This lesson focuses on Kurt Vonnegut, a science fiction author who is famous for his quotes and satire. It features his short story "Harrison Bergeron," an after-reading quiz, and a writing assignment about it. It also provides the NPR:...
Read Works
Read Works: Will Human Life on Earth Come to an End?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about science fiction authors and their predictions about space travel. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: 3rd Grade Lesson: Science Fiction
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson in which students use the book Commander Toad and the Intergalactic Spy by Jane Yolen to learn about the characteristics that define science fiction. Lesson includes direct teaching, guided...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Jules Verne, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"
This site has links to the full text from the University of Virginia of Jules Verne's science fiction work "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea."
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Should You Read Sci Fi Superstar Octavia E. Butler?
Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey dive into the works of Octavia E. Butler, the visionary storyteller who upended science fiction.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Animal Farm Worksheets
These E Reading Worksheets provide supplemental questions, quizzes, tests, and projects that will help assess students' comprehension of the book Animal Farm, a novel written by George Orwell.
Read Works
Read Works: A Wrinkle in Time 6th Grade Unit
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks Unit engages learners in a deep study of Madeleine L'Engle's science fiction work, A Wrinkle in Time. Students will investigate the following topics: the book's theme, the science fiction...
Read Works
Read Works: Alex's Discovery
[Free Registration/Login Required] This science fiction passage shares what can happen when an alien arrives at a child's lemonade stand. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Read Works
Read Works: From the Earth to Outer Space
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about science fiction authors who predicted travel to outer space. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Symbaloo: Star Wars Reads Day (October 5)
This collection contains apps, books, videos and other resources for Star Wars Reads Day on October 5th.
Ducksters
Ducksters: List of Science Fiction Books for Kids
A website that gives a list of science fiction books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Space Travel Guide
What makes science fiction so exciting? Read some examples of the genre and then create your own science fiction story about space travel. Use the supplied "travel guide" to generate ideas and structure your plot.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Writing Alternative Plots for Robert O'brien's Z for Zachariah
Lesson in which students are required to write an alternative plot to O'Brien's science fiction novel. Includes an interactive graphic organizer, handouts, and a rubric.
Read Works
Read Works: Mission to Mars
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a husband and wife who journey together to Mars. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Reading/writing About Whales Using Fiction and Nonfiction Texts
Young scholars will have a whale of a good time in this lesson in which they use fiction and nonfiction texts to write a letter to an online scientist.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "They're Made Out of Meat" by Terry Bisson
A learning module that begins with the short story "They're Made Out of Meat" by Terry Bisson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Autumntime by Anthony Lentini
The story "Autumntime" by Anthony Lentiniis set in a future where technology meets almost all human needs. It also provides a guided reading mode, assessment, discussion questions, and teacher's guide. [Free account registration required...
Read Works
Read Works: Stop the Rock!
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about animals that work together to help each other. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Field Trip
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Jeremy who got sick on the day he class was going on a field trip. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.