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Curated OER

Monumental Conclusions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a PowerPoint presentation comparing a "Grabless Conclusion" to a "Monumental Conclusion", using picture books.
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Curated OER

Research Question - Greenhouse Gas Emissions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students review information from concept map to identify possible causes of greenhouse gas emissions, choose factor that they feel is largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in their town, and write research question on topic.
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Curated OER

Independent - To Be or Not Top Be - Day 1, Lesson A: View and Re-View

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders explore the introduction, body, and conclusion of an oral presentation.
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La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are introduced to the composer, Gioacchino Rossini, and discuss his life and musical culture.
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New War Against Whom?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders write an essay on the Muslims involved with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. They express how the attacks made them feel and what they can do to help.
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Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research water quality issues and the impact on the environment using the Internet.
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Multicultural Canterbury Pilgrimage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create travel brochures that detail various people and places that are encountered on the way to Chaucer's Canterbury.
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The Captain And Lake Wilmar

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the ecosystem of Lake Wilmar through three coordinated performance tasks. They first investigate the effects of pH on freshwater animals by comparing the zooplankton counts from three different areas. They then...
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Organizing Ideas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate varous writing skills as part of larger course of study. The lesson is essentially a rough guide for conducting a class for writing. The main focus of the plan is organizing ideas using various strategies that...
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Problem Solving: Steps and Strategies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of problem solving strategies. In this problem solving strategies lesson, students discuss methods for solving problems such as re-reading a problem, stating the facts, drawing a picture and so on....
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Nature’s Fury—Myths and Drama

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the elements of theatre. In this dramatic performances lesson, 5th graders discuss the structural elements of theatre and dramatize "The Origins of the Season," an explanation myth.
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Be the Kiwi: New Zealand Introductory Activity

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students get a taste of New Zealand. In this global studies lesson, students view photographs from the country and discuss its geographic location and features. Students then participate in a scavenger hunt based on facts about the nation.
Interactive
Curated OER

Pints and Quarts

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this measurement worksheet, students study the sets of pints or quarts for the 7 problems. Students circle the set of measurements that are less.
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Media Center Map Skills

For Teachers 5th
Student demonstrates the ability to locate, retrieve, and handle media and equipment by utilizing the library media center floor plan, symbols, and guides. They then use systems of classification to identify, locate, and retrieve materials.
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Oral Presentation of Chosen Career

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners research career information and write out index cards. They are introduced to software Inspiration to develop their oral presentation skills.
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Graph Both Crusts

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate the angles and construct a pie graph of the percentages of the elements in the continental and oceanic crusts. Then they analyze the results. They can be assigned the task of researching the percentages.
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Descriptive Essay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review previously written essays, draw pictures of shapes, and write descriptive essays.
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Graphing and Analysis of Water Quality Reports

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students practice making graphs and interpreting them. They compare and contrast different sets of data. They use Microsoft Excel to create different types of graphs.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Graphic Organizer Samples

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart consists of many sample graphic organizers, including graphs, charts, webs, etc. These can be used in many different subject areas.
Graphic
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Same and Different Ways of Thinking [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
A graphic organizer for students to use when comparing the thoughts of two different characters. A blank organizer and a completed sample are provided.
Graphic
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Problem Solving [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
A graphic organizer students can use to think about or solve a problem from three different points of view. A blank copy and a completed sample are both provided.
Handout
University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Sample Expository Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is an example of a well-written expository essay from the University of Victoria. Gives excellent tips for students, such as organization, paragraph development, and support. W.9-10.2a Intro/org/graphics
Website
Intel Corporation

Intel Education: Seeing Reason Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This interactive tool lets students build maps that explain relationships in several ways. Sample lessons using the tool are also available. Free registration is required for use of the Workspace.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Showing Creative Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
After reading excerpts in which Buck solves a problem in Jack London's The Call of the Wild, students write their own three-paragraph animal stories imitating London's style and word choice. Teacher and student instructions are provided...