Curated OER
Post Office Stamps
Young scholars research and analyze how communication has changed over time. They chart communication developments on a timeline, and create commemorative stamps depicting forms of communication.
Curated OER
Gearing Up for Wi-Fi Life
Students discover how wi-fi works in walkie talkies and computers. They also examine wi-fi wireless network coverage areas and campus locations in which data was taken to measure usage. They complete graphs based on the usage for...
Curated OER
Desert Discoveries
Students correspond with Israeli students from Jerusalem by email as part of a study on desert and semi-arid regions. They conduct background research and become proficient in the use of electronic mail.
Curated OER
The Nebraska Brochure
Students research the physical attributes of Nebraska. They work together to create a brochure highlighting the topic of their choice. They share their brochure to the class.
Curated OER
Unearthing The Facts
Students use agriculture related questions in order to build research skills. The questions are given and then they are expected to determine the best resource for finding the answers. The connection to the farmer is how they use...
Curated OER
Living Thoreau As A Means Of Approaching Walden
High schoolers investigate the essays and life of Thoreau in order to appreciate his point of view and understand his way of thinking. They participate in various activities and writing assignments to gain a similar perspective. Students...
Curated OER
Silent as a Mouse
First graders observe as the teacher models silent reading. They select a book that looks interesting to them that they are able to read. They then read "Leftover Lily" silently as a class and practice reading silently for 20 minutes and...
Curated OER
What Do Genes Look Like?
Seventh graders describe the basic structure of the DNA molecule. They identify what an inherited trait is and how it can be determined by one or more genes. Finally, 7th graders identify that plant and animal cells contain several...
National First Ladies' Library
A Blessing in Disguise
Young scholars study the history of polio as well as a history of modern medicine, the history of alternative medicine and the role of the scientific method in each of these histories. They review the scientific method and research...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Counselor Support Libraray
A selection of Louisiana-specific activities to facilitate throughout School Counseling Week.
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School Improvement Network: Strategy of the Week
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Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Reading Buddies
Students will increase reading and writing proficiency and heighten interest in reading through this Reading Buddy program. During this two-week unit each middle school student will use technology tools to create an original holiday...