Activity
Curated OER

Media in Research Multimedia Final Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work cooperatively in groups to research a topic of their choice. They create a multimedia presentation of the information researched. Throughout the project they generate their own progress journals.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Molecular Evolution in Plants

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine chlorophylls. They explore the absorbing pigments in a variety of plants. Through activities, students determine spectrophotometrically. They compare plant proteins from the family Brassicace to assess the level of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hazardous Waste Hot Potato

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate hazardous substances. They work in groups to decide how to properly dispose of such materials..
Interactive
Curated OER

Commas-Exercise 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this comma worksheet, students choose an option from a set of two that would correctly fix a comma error in a sentence, 20 sentences total.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roll With the Punches: What Do You Know?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students activate prior knowledge about life in the South during the Great Depression in preparation for reading the novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Interactive
Curated OER

Confusing Words 3

For Students 4th - 6th
In this confusing words worksheet, students choose the correct confusing word to complete the sentences. Students choose words for 20 sentences.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hand Sensitivity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experiment with the sense of touch. In this tactile instructional activity, students determine the most sensitive area of the hand. Students experiment by describing objects through touch only. Students compare the amount of...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Guetemala's Changing Forest

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare their local ecological zone to the tropical rainforest. For this natural ecology lesson, 8th graders complete an activity about the differences in ecological zones. They compare their biome to the Guatemalan...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Cycle of Restoration

For Teachers K - 6th
Students describe what is meant by restoration cycle. In groups, they create a poster to show the cycle of restoration work. After presenting their poster, they discuss the actions that can be done for each season. To end the lesson,...
Interactive
Curated OER

Which Dog for Me? Trivia Quiz

For Students 4th - 7th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of trivia questions about dog breeds. Page has a link to submit answers for review.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How do We Treat Our Environment?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of collecting data. In this data collection lesson, 7th graders survey others about their environmental habits. Students graph their data.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

We Can Work It Out

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students practice conflict resolution by considering alternatives before reacting to a conflict.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Should Humans Be Cloned?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore links on the Internet to collect facts about cloning then prepare an essay on their findings. In this research writing lesson students examine how to include their opinions on what they have found in their research. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Works in This Forest?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the variety of jobs that are related to working in the forest. Information on the different jobs is provided in this lesson plan for the teacher to share with the students. The students create a collage using magazines...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Time Is Money

For Students 3rd - 5th
By applying principles of industrial engineering and time management, you will learn how you can speed through your chores and still have time to kick back and relax. You will also learn that time-efficiency is not the only factor...
Unit Plan
Other

Tennessee State University: The Study Skills Help Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Study Skills Help Page provides learning strategies for success. Explore the learning tools and tips that you can use to become a more skilled learner.
Handout
Joe Landsberger

Study Guides and Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
With over 100 separate pages of guides to studying and organizing work, this site gives tips on everything from learning how to learn, to managing your time, to how to prepare for essay exams. Selected site content is translated into 25...
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
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tips for Managing Your Study Time

For Students 9th - 10th
While you may not be able to cut down on all of your responsibilities during SAT practice time, there are some ways you can structure your planning and studying to keep things going smoothly and ensuring that nothing gets left by the...
Website
Other

Middle Tennessee State University: Study Skills Help Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Study Skills Help Page offers many learning strategies for success. The website is based on a college course - it has a wide variety of online learning resources such as study skills course objective, notes, and practice tests/games.
eBook
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Improve Your Study Skills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Having trouble studying for tests or comprehending new material? This in-depth guide provides a multitude of ways to help you acquire reading and critical thinking skills necessary for understanding new material.
Online Course
Other

Washington Hunter's Ed Course: Study Guide for Certification Card

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete preview of a timed hunter education course. The online course requires registration (free) and, on successful completion, the user qualifies for a hunting certificate in Washington State. This comprehensive course...
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.
Unit Plan
Joe Landsberger

Study Guides and Strategies: Time Management

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Guide to developing time management skills provides practical tips and strategies to help organize and prioritize studies. Includes link to an assignment calendar that creates steps needed to complete an assignment.