Curated OER
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers i
Students explore the challenges involved in carrying out a program to care for the needs of Civil War veterans an to mark their graves after their deaths. The biography of a veteran from the community is researched and written in this...
Curated OER
Democracy: Participating in the Process
Students research all of the candidates running in an upcoming election. They interview them if possible and state their platforms. They organize a forum for the candidates to come and speak at their school.
Curated OER
Struggle for Existence and Population Growth in Aphids
Students examine the population of aphids. They identify adaptations they have made for their environment. They make predictions, test their hypothesis and collect information that either proves or disproves their theory.
Curated OER
Fish Food for Thought
Students examine the role of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Clean Water Act of 1970 after reading Lynne Cherry's, A River Ran Wild. They decide if the goals of the act were met and create a fish cartoon that...
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Lost on Superstition Mountain
Students review the concept of responsbility and relate it to the own lives. Using the internet, they research the search for gold on Superstition Mountain in Arizona and locate it on a map. They also examine the culture of Mexico and...
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What is Life Without Water?
Pupils differentiate between how they use water in response to a need and how they use water for pleasure. They read books about water, participate in class discussion and illustrate their observations.
Curated OER
France
Eighth graders visit two websites about France in order to take a virtual trip of France. They answer specific questions about France and state the similarities and differences between France and the U.S.
Curated OER
Arabia Before Islam
Students explore the geographical, socio-economic, political, and religious background of Arabia before Islam began. They discuss why the rich merchants of Mecca opposed and oppressed Muhammed. Students discuss the influence of geography...
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Getting to Know You
Students complete an getting to know each other activity. In this personal names lesson, students play a name game, read a book about names, and then discuss why names are important. Students design a name card on oak tag rectangles and...
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Author/Illustrator Heroes
Students recognize heroic authors and illustrators and create their own comic strips. In this language arts instructional activity, students examine characteristics of heroes and work in groups to create their own comic strips and hero...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Teacher Appreciation Honors Our Teachers
With this collection of resources, students can find fun and create ways to honor the positive impact teachers have had on their lives.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: Teaching Basic Poetry
This lesson plan-tutorial uses "Beware do not read this poem" by Ismael Reed to teach students how to read and appreciate poetry.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Understanding Why Students Avoid Writing
If parents and teachers understand why some students hate writing , they can targeted solution to address students' reluctance. Learn some reasons students avoid writing, and how increasing the automaticity of writing skills and...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write a Thank You Letter After an Interview
This student and teacher-friendly site contains the rationales for writing thank-you letters after job interviews. In addition, the article discusses the elements to include in a thank-you letter.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Randolph Caldecott Classroom Activity
A teacher resource for getting students to understand and appreciate the contribution of Randolph Caldecott in recognition of his birthday. Allows students to be creative and contains lesson plans, web links, and a bibliography. From...
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Introducation to Poetry (Activity)
This online lesson plan combines music & poetry in a rich and fun way! The lesson is geared towards middle school, but could be modified for elementary.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Appreciating Yourself
Meant to accompany a video "Appreciating Youself," this website provides teachers and students with prompts for class discussion, small-group work, and writing assignments on self-esteem and self-appreciation. Includes notes for parents...
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Jesse's Star Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Jesse's Star, a novel by Ellen Schwartz, is about a young boy who develops an appreciation and understanding of his Russian Jewish heritage. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections on...