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Curated OER

Ode to the Ordinary

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify an ordinary object and write an ode for the subject. In this poetry writing instructional activity, 9th graders select an ordinary object and define its uses. Students then write an ode for the poem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Liquid Logic: Experiments in Viscosity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine specific characteristics of liquids through a hands-on lab activity. An experiment with teacher prepared viscosity tubes is conducted in which liquid identities are predicted based on data. A hypothesis is written to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shhhh! I'm Hunting Wabbits!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify the consonant digraph -sh in words and phrases. They practice recognizing the digraph /sh/ through tongue twisters and storytelling. Students read and spell words and pseudowords containing the -sh digraph.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Eagle Shopping Centre in Derby

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students answer 20 questions about the Eagle Shopping Centre in Derby, UK. For example, "What can I buy at Clarks?"
Worksheet
Curated OER

A/B Shopping List

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this math worksheet, students match the item on the shopping list with the price listed in each picture and then fill in the price on the list.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Present Simple or Present Continuous

For Students 6th - 7th
In this ESL verb forms instructional activity, students complete 10 sentences by inserting the correct present simple or present continuous form of each verb given in parentheses.
Worksheet
Curated OER

ESL Conversation: Advice Mingle Activity

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL advice mingle activity learning exercise, students move around the classroom asking their classmates for advice on problems they may have. They may also use the 20 problems listed on the learning exercise.
Worksheet
Curated OER

A Gift for Charlie's Mum-- Ch Words

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, students learn about "ch" words by reading a 1 page story and answering 15 questions. This page is from the UK.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Shopping With Charlie

For Students 4th - 5th
In this language arts worksheet, students go shopping and use the information in order to circle the correct words or write the complete sentences.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Sanitation, Shampooing, and Draping

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The students will follow the procedure for succesfully completing a shampoo. They will perform a shampoo on a mannequin or student during lab.
Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: El Bano

For Students 9th - 10th
Most everything one would find in a bathroom will be found here. Audio and written vocabulary appear when mouse is moved over the illustration.
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Duke University

Duke University: Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
This timeline includes selected events in business technology, media, marketing, and advertising for 1850-1920.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Teaching Radioactive Decay & Radiometric Dating

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A laboratory activity that teaches the difficult concept of radioactive decay by means of a fluid (shampoo) flowing through holes from an upper to a lower beaker. Using the exponential decay equation, learners then 'date' the shampoo....
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Better Hair Through Chemistry

For Students 5th - 9th
Find out all about the chemistry of hair, hair care, and hair care products.