Curated OER
What Are the Ethical Considerations
Students investigate the socioeconomic and environmental issues associated with radon. They examine the laws that exist in New Jersey that pertain to real estate. They work in groups to design new legislation that addresses associated...
Curated OER
Acceptance of Learning Disabilities
Pupils explore methods to assist them in dealing with their personal learning disabilities. Students meet individually with the teacher to develop a learning plan. They identify the strengths and weaknesses. Strategies are discussed...
Curated OER
Exploring the Internet Properly
Students explore subscription databases, directories, and search engines to find information about a native Michigan animal. They research using the Internet and develop an understanding and appreciation for the resources available.
Curated OER
Civic Education
Students in an adult ESL class are introduced to the political discourse in the United States government. As a class, they develop their own definitions of democracy. In groups, they read an article and present their analysis of the...
Curated OER
HIV/AIDS Education
Students in an ESL class listen to a song about HIV/AIDs in English. During the song, they write down examples of situations in which a friends did something for them. They work with a partner to create a dialogue that someone can have...
Curated OER
The Percussion Family
Second graders complete a unit to learn about the percussion family and African and Latin drumming. In this percussion lesson, 2nd graders complete 9 lessons to learn about the percussion family. Students learn to use shakers and sticks,...
Curated OER
Share a Plan: Bullies Powerpoints
Students create a PowerPoint presentation about bullies. Students prepare PowerPoint presentations after receiving a workshop on the Law against bullies in Puerto Rico.
Curated OER
Vaulting Into Olympic History
Students explore history of the Olympics. They research and then create an 'Olympics Hall of Fame' for the classroom.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: The Right Job for the Tortoise and the Hare
This entertaining lesson teaches your primary students about the value of specialized labor within a community, via The Tortoise and The Hare. This classic story also reinforces character education values of respect and friendship....
Council for Economic Education
Econedlink: Trade, Exchange and Interdependence
This video teaches the concept of Trade, Exchange and Interdependence. People do not make everything that they and their family use: that is, they do not grow all their own food, sew their own clothes, build their own house and provide...
TES Global
Tes: Geography Key Words
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides a collection of 31 terms related to vocabulary about geography.
Other
Types of Differentiated Instruction
From veteran teacher and author of Enhance Learning, Priscilla Theroux has combined years of research and experience into the resource pages of this site. This page outlines the four different ways of differentiating instruction: in...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Profile: Albert Einstein
Read about the life and work of Albert Einstein, including details from his childhood and what he said about life just before he died.
Scholastic
Scholastic: April Primary Poetry Library
Contains three poems that relate to special days in April. Each include some basic teaching activities and suggestions for larger thematic units.