Curated OER
Internal Spatial Structure of Cities
Students examine the internal spatial structure of cities. In groups, they analyze patterns of functions, structure and characteristics of settlement patterns. They also identify the population densities of land value of business...
Curated OER
Coping With War: Diversions in a Century of Global Conflict
Eleventh graders analyze photographs representing leisure and transition during a global conflict. Working in groups, 11th graders review pictures from a web exhibit. The group completes a graphic organizer analyzing the photograph for...
Curated OER
Baga Drum
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...
Curated OER
Cell Works
Pupils identify the different parts of the cells and their functions. In this biology lesson, students create an analogy of a cell and its organelles. They make a poster and present it to class.
Curated OER
Militia of the American Revolutionary War
Students explore the role of the colonial militia n the American Revolutionary War. Using traditional and internet resources, students, complete a research worksheet designed to provide information about the militia. Worksheet is...
Curated OER
Lesson Plan on Important Citizens in the American Civil War
Students, in groups, half representing the Confederacy, half the Union, conduct research to find out about important Civil War era citizens from each side. They explore the effect these people had on the war and what effect the war had...
Curated OER
Lesson Plan on Military Leaders in the American Civil War
Students, in groups, half representing the Confederacy, half the Union, conduct research to find out about important Civil War military leaders from each side. They find the answers to a variety of questions regarding their military...
Curated OER
Battle of the Bulge
Students identify the date and location of the Battle of the Bulge and the sides battling in it and who the military leaders were. They identify what each side did in the battle, who the victor was, and the condition each side was in...
Other
Ohio Dept. Of Education: Lesson Plan: Transportation Systems Grade Four
For this instructional activity unit, students learn about transportation systems, including the Great Lakes canal system, and how modes of transportation has changed over time with advancements in technology. There is a large student...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Making Sense of "Failed" Car Technology
America on the Move explores the role of transportation in American History highlighting its role as a vital part of our business, social, and cultural history. Learn about the auto industry's experiments, dead-ends, and temporary...
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Technology
Learn about the role of technology in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Transportation and the Environment
Looking at transportation and the environment, young scholars learn that some human-made creations, such as vehicles, can harm the environment. They also learn about alternative fuels and vehicles designed by engineers to minimize...
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Locomotives
Get a glimpse into the history of Canada's railways and explore how the locomotive influenced transportation in the country. See some of the important advancements in locomotive technology in Canada from 1900 to 1960.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Technology: Way to Go!
Which type of vehicle do you dream of driving? The book includes audio narration in 17 additional languages with text in English.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Technology: Trains, Planes and Boats
A book about trains, planes, and boats, and the difference between those that carry people and those that carry cargo. Includes audio narration in eight additional languages with text in English.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Technology: I Spy on the Road
An I Spy game played while driving somewhere. The book includes audio narration in 17 additional languages with text in English.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Technology: I Like Cars!
Cars come in many shapes and sizes. Book includes audio narration in seven additional languages with text in English.
Other
Centre for Alternative Technology: Information Service
Information and advice on sustainable living. Provides data for people that might want to use technology in the construction or conversion of their home into an environmentally sustainable structure.
Other
Ontario Council for Technology Education: Transportation Design and Construction [Pdf]
In this project, students will develop knowledge and skills related to the construction of vehicle/craft systems. They will identify and describe the major systems and components of vehicles, aircraft, and/or watercraft such as body,...
Other
Her Emobility: Smart Transportation: Smart Transport Systems: An Intro
In large cities, transport is becoming a growing challenge, both for commuters and for city officials who want to improve efficiency, reduce pollution, and reduce frustration for drivers and commuters. Smart transport systems use new...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Transportation Engineering
A collection of video lectures from a course introducing students to the importance of highway transportation. Webpage includes forty-one lectures from a professor at the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. Lectures vary...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Smart Buildings, Transport, and Grids
The advantages and security risks of "Smart" uses of technology in buildings, transportation, and grids are discussed.