Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Word Roots

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover that for some words, the definition is actually in the word and that much of our language is derived from Latin and many words have Latin roots. They look at the definition part of the worksheet and go over it...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The American Dream

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are given the opportunity to interact with college students and or co-workers, and explore, single-handedly, the different ideals, goals, dreams, and views regarding the American Dream. They interview three people-Any citizen -...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Local Environmental Issues: Pollution

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the ways in which human interaction with the environment and production of waste products contribute to pollution. Through a pollution demonstration, they explain how various groups of plants and animals can be...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Technology To Learn Independently

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore learning strategies that may be incorporated into a classroom. In groups, they prepare a role play that demonstrates a specific learning strategy. students discuss necessary materials,l take notes on the learning...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Phrasal Verbs

For Students 6th - 7th
In this verb usage worksheet, students choose a phrasal verb from the list and then put the verb in the correct form. Students complete twenty-five sentences.
Professional Doc
Other

Educator Voices: Grade 3 Research Skills Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Describes the process teachers went through to create a lesson unit where students first brainstormed what it means to do research, then were tasked with choosing a topic, researching it, and presenting on it several days later. The...
Activity
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Skills Excercises

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in identifying your skills? Use the Amby career resources to match your skills to possible career choices.
Article
Understood For All

Understood.org: Trouble With Self Regulation: What You Need to Know

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Self-regulation skills develop gradually, and there are ways to help your child improve. This article discusses working on self-awareness, impulse control, and goal-setting to help your child learn to self-regulate.
Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kindness in the Classroom: Kindness Curriculum: Social & Emotional Learning Competencies

For Teachers Pre-K - K
The Kindness Curriculum addresses the Social Emotional Learning Competencies from the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards in the areas of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Focus Attention, Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills....
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Time Management as a Learning Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing time management straight to your fingertips. This interactive lesson includes fabulous resources regarding self-assessment and managing your stressors.
Website
Other

College of Saint Benedict: Health Advocates: Time Management

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains techniques for time management.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Dealing With My Anger

For Students 9th - 10th
Often times our first reaction when we're angry is to become physically aggressive. This site provides strategies for channeling one's anger into productive venues.
Handout
Other

University of Northern Iowa: Study Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of web sites that provide tips to help you study more effectively, manage your time, take better notes, and handle the stresses of school life.
Article
Other

Quality Digest: Self Directed Work Teams: A Competitive Advantage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Article describes self-directed work teams as an innovative way to approach employee management. Designed around "whole" projects, these teams manage their own work and handle obstacles themselves, fostering independent thinking and a...
Website
Other

Infed: Self Direction

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teaching a student to be a self-directed learner can be a difficult concept to approach since learners are often driven intrinsically. This article takes a critical look at the process, product, and problems with self-directed learning....
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompts: Communications Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features, Gene Nichols, Communications Manager at Good Shepherd. He is responsible for dealing with the media, especially newspapers and television programs. His best advice is to develop multiple skills and never...
Article
PBS

Pbs.org: Education: 5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Like Yourself Again

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teaching during a pandemic has undoubtedly been stressful, and it has left many teachers feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. For many teachers, these feelings have led to burnout and compassion fatigue, and for others the...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Alma's Way: Think It Through

For Students Pre-K - 1st
As Alma learns about families, friendships, and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and "thinks through" the situation. Then, she knows what to do! Support critical...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Self Employment: Business and Entrepreneur

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers skills that may be needed to work in business and as an entrepreneur.
Article
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Skills Identification

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you wondered what skills you have to help you get a job? Explore the various types of skills that are necessary for job success.
Website
Other

Total Success Courses: Time Management Training

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Total Success Courses briefly discusses time management and lists some "Time Stealers" that waste your time.
Professional Doc
Other

Fun a Day: How to Manage Free Choice Learning Centers in Preschool

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Free choice centers offer many benefits for preschoolers. It allows them to direct their own learning, make their own decisions, and learn time management. Here are some ideas for implementing free choice centers in your classroom.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Classroom Helpers

For Students Pre-K - K
Hi neighbor! In this game, be a helper in Daniel's classroom by caring for the class pet, watering the class plant, cleaning up and organizing the classroom toys, art center, and cubbies.
Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Transitioning Students With Disabilities to Higher Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How can you help high school students get ready for post-secondary education? Review these recommendations from the Department of Education and find out how to help students understand their disabilities, explain their disabilities to...