+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Random Strategies in Archaeology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students critically evaluate cultures according to their artifacts. In this Random Strategies in Archaeology lesson, Students interpret evidence in order to better understand ancient societies. Students watch films that affect their...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

X or Y- Does it Make a Difference?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the X and Y chromosomes. In this research lesson, students use the 5E lesson model as they read articles about human chromosomes then discuss their findings and opinions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Human Rights Defenders Scavenger Hunt: A Computer Lab Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore human rights issues. In this human rights lesson, students use the Carter Center Human Rights Defenders website to complete a scavenger hunt that allows them to investigate the work of those fighting for human rights...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Role-Playing Jean Talon

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore New France. In this New France lesson, students examine census data compiled by Jean Talon in 1665 and 1666. Students take on the role of Talon trying to convince the King of France to increase his investment in New...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Laws of Civil Rights

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this segregation lesson, students explore the rights that were guaranteed by the legislation as well as attempts by southerners to stop African Americans from voting. Students...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Texas, Our Texas

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore U.S. geography by completing a coloring activity in class. In this Texas history lesson, students utilize the web to locate Texas on a map of the U.S. Students view a PowerPoint presentation which showcases the state...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Puberty, Day 2

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners, in teams, discuss answers to a true or false quiz about puberty and write their best summaries on the board. They debrief how it felt to disagree during discussion and peer pressure in general. They write a letter to a 6 year...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Family

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners investigate the purpose, needs, and behaviors of a variety of configurations of families. The benefits of good communication skills among family members are emphasized in this lesson.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Women in Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine obstacles faced by women throughout the world. They gather ask-an-expert websites, propose leading questions, and communicate with real female scientists.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Studies: Dating and Mate Selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and determine appropriate dating behaviors while planning a fun, but inexpensive date. After examining mate selection and singlehood, they define vocabulary terms. Other discussion topics include an examination of...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Women Judges and Justice in Washington State

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn of the barriers women have faced in becoming lawyers and judges and identify strategies women use to become successful.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Human Inheritance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze genetic characteristics in a given family tree through the F2 generation. Students apply prior knowledge from Gregor Mendel's study with pea plants and his Laws of Heredity to answer questions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dating and Mate selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of the reasons to marry someone. In groups, they examine the theories and stages of dating and how to act like a responsible adult. To end the activity, they identify the proper behaviors for both males and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Study Guide for the 2009 Doris Conant Lecturer on Women and Culture: Barbara Ehrenreich

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the teachings of Barbara Ehrenreich about women and culture. In this women and culture lesson, students define "joy" and "collective joy." Students do field research on these topics and write a field report and a letter...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

BOOK REVIEW

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students review a book by choosing one word to describe each element and then combining it into one sentence.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Keith Haring: Art Representing Social Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss Keith Haring posters that were created to represent different social issues. They, in groups, create a poster that represents a social issue that affects their lives.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Walk Across the School

For Teachers K
Students explore the concept of location. They discuss the terms right, left, near, far, under, and over, participate in a walk around the school, and display the correct direction for various locations around the school.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Feet

For Teachers K
Students examine the various parts of the feet. They listen to the book, My Feet, by Aliki, discuss the different parts and purposes of the foot, trace one of their feet on paper, and compare the foot tracing to another tracing several...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I'm the Teacher

For Teachers 1st
First graders simulate being the teacher and giving P.E. commands to the class. They each write a sentence and take turns reading their sentence to the class, and after each sentence has been read the class performs the activity...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

May I?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn what a maypole is and how one is made. They write a paper about how one is made and how it be used on the playground.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Don't Even Start!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners research teen smoking and present a PowerPoint presentation, which be their personal anti-smoking campaign for their peers.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

'My Town' Brochure

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders use the internet to research a city or town on the "Walk Across Texas" route. They create a brochure or booklet advertising their assigned city or town.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Healthy People 2010

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders log on to the attached website. They use the "Online Slide Show" and think about the questions in the guide. They complete the slide show and guide, then and share their suggestions with the class.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anne Frank: Propaganda

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils discover techniques that are used to spread propaganda. They define what propaganda is and how it can be used in both a positive and negative manner. They produce an ad campaign for product.

Other popular searches