Curated OER
Three-Dimensional Figures
Sixth graders explore three-dimensional objects. In groups, they create and decorate their own polyhedron design. After identifying the faces, vertices, and edges of the polyhedron, 6th graders determine a relationship between the...
Curated OER
A Fish in Water
First graders, with a goldfish as a class pet, practice the proper way to care for a pet and have responsibilities when it comes to taking care of the fish. As a class, the teacher reads the book "Fish Out of Water".
Curated OER
Lost Illinois History
Students discuss "The Trail of Tears," why it happened, what it is, and where it began and ended. They work in groups to complete a reading section and answer a series of questions then share the answers with the class. Students take a...
Curated OER
Fundamentals of Good Musicianship
Students examine how to analyze musical performances and utilize practice techniques to improve their performances. They listen and evaluate another student's performance, then reverse roles with their partner.
Curated OER
International Summit on Asia
Young scholars participate in activities that are focused on the settlement of early America. The skills used in this lesson are diverse because of the application of The Multiple Intelligences Theory.
Curated OER
Autobiography: Storytelling
Students investigate using computers to write an autobiography over an extended period of time. They use the Kidpix computer software to practice the writing process. As an extension to the lesson students can take digital pictures to be...
Curated OER
Artist Unknown
Students examine how Lennie Gardner's process of discovery about his bronze mask parallels a personal discovery process. They receive an introduction to the art, history, and religion of Benin
Curated OER
Narrative Literature Response Letters
Students design, in groups, a travel brochure to address the the idea of migration referred to in the book or books read. The brochures should include graphics, photos, and words. The brochures should also include mathematical...
Other
3 D Vinci: Free Stuff for Everyone
Free projects and video tutorials on using Google SketchUp to make 3-D models. For K-12 and also for adults. A teaching guide is also available.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: 3 D Figures and Nets
Sixth graders explore cube nets in an effort to understand what properties are common to all nets that form a cube. Students work hands-on with nets and are then pushed to use their experience to visually determine whether other nets...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The Byzantine Empire: C. 312 1453 a.d.
Tom Richey learning module engages us in the history of the Eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire, teaching us about the founding of Constantinople, Christianity and the Byzantine-Arab Wars. Unit learning materials include primary sources,...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Adding and Subtracting Decimals (One Decimal Digit)
This is a complete lesson with instruction and a variety of exercises, teaching how to add and subtract decimals with one decimal digit (tenths).
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Dividing Decimals Mental Math
Complete lesson with instruction and exercises, teaching students how to divide decimals using mental math.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Comparing Decimals
This is a complete lesson with video instruction [5:49] and varied exercises about comparing decimals with 1 or 2 decimal digits.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Dividing Decimals by Decimals
This is a complete lesson with a video [7:56], instruction, and exercises about dividing decimals by decimals.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers
This is a complete lesson with instruction and varied exercises about how to multiply a whole number by a decimal.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Multiply and Divide Decimals by 10, 100, and 1000
Lesson includes a video & examples showing the common shortcut for multiplying & dividing decimals by powers of ten. [7:59] Provides exercises and word problems for practice.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Adding and Subtracting Decimals With Two Decimal Digits
This is a complete lesson with instruction, word problems, and exercises about adding and subtracting decimals with two decimal digits (hundredths).
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Decimal Place Value: One Decimal Digit
This is a complete lesson with instruction and varied exercises, explaining how the place value system works with decimals that have one decimal digit, and how to write such decimals in expanded form.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Add and Subtract Decimals: Practice Problems
This lesson contains a variety of exercises for adding and subtracting decimals with up to two decimal digits,