Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volcanoes: How Safe Are They?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Why is it important to earn a GED?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students write a profile describing themselves. They access the internet site and complete the "Self-appraisal" section called "Employment Search Readiness Inventory." Students look at other options provided by this site to find other...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing and Demography: The Domestic Slave Trade

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create graphs or charts based on the data a narrative imbedded in this plan. They make them either by hand or by using Excel or a similar database program. This lesson utilizes technology in a meaningful way.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Revolutionary War People and Events

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research events, institutions, and individuals that influenced history during the American Revolution. They create a four-frame cartoon depicting the information they have studied.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

SIRS Discoverer - Narrowing a Search

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover how to obtain precise information during an internet search. They work in pairs to develop skills in using SIRS Discoverer to find an article on a specific topic. They evaluate the article on relevance to the topic...
Website
Other

State of Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
Official homepage provides information on the government of Maryland, business, education, agencies, and more.
Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of current and historic maps of Maryland along with maps of cities and national parks in the state.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Maryland. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Maryland! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Website
Other

Maryland Historical Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological outline of the history of the state of Maryland, from 10,000 B.C. to present.
Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution by the state assembly of Maryland with a list of the legislators.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Maryland Day, March 25, 1634

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features a brief overview of the history of Maryland, and the origin of Maryland Day. Also showcases several historical photos of Maryland from an aerial view.
Primary
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Mc Culloch vs. Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript to the 1819 landmark Supreme Court case M'Culloch v. State of Maryland.
Primary
Other

Maryland Secretary of State: Kids Page: State Song of Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever really read the words of Maryland's official state song? Although Maryland did not join the Confederacy, the words of James Ryder Randall, adopted as the state song, show that at least some in Maryland didn't have a high...
Handout
Other

Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Maryland's Master Logger Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of training program offered by the State of Maryland to its loggers to develop professional skills. The detailed explanations of training sections offer a good picture of the career area.
Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Maryland Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maryland.
Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Maryland

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about Maryland. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Maryland State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about the geography of Maryland by studying the maps found on this website. The maps are colorful and easy to understand.
Website
Other

Maryland's American Job Centers Workforce Development & Adult Learning

For Students 9th - 10th
Maryland American Job Centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers and businesses (free of charge). The Centers are part of Maryland Jobs Now (MJN), a network of high-performing, results-oriented workforce organizations...
Activity
University of Maryland

U. Of Maryland: Change of State of Liquid Nitrogen

For Students 9th - 10th
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of the vaporization of liquid nitrogen. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as...
Activity
University of Maryland

U. Of Maryland: Latent Heat: Ice to Water to Steam

For Students 9th - 10th
A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of latent heat in the melting and vaporization process. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions....
Website
Other

Maryland Secretary of State: Kids' Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn history about Maryland and find some great resources on this state web page. Information for teachers and students available on this easy to navigate site.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.