Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mardi Gras Quilt

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of Mardi Gras and how it is celebrated in Louisiana. They use technology in order to create interest in the form of a video. Students create a quilt template using the internet to copy and paste images.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine different elements and explore how their properties play a role in technology.  In this periodic table lesson students view a few short videos, answer questions then research the Internet to find products made from...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mythbusters

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders watch an episode of Mythbusters and answer questions that arise in the video about the scientific process. For this Mythbusters lesson plan, 8th graders complete a scientific investigation based on the video.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Running Water

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create products that feature the importance of water conservation. In this environmental stewardship lesson, 6th graders explore the water cycle and conduct on water usage. Students also research water pollution and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Microorganism Multiplication

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore biology by viewing video clips in class. In this microorganism identification instructional activity, 6th graders identify the types of organisms that can feed small animals such as algae and protozoans. Students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chemistry: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars research on renewable and nonrenewable resources. In this chemistry instructional activity, students design and build solar panels. They evaluate their device and write a lab report.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Really Shocking

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students examine statistics about kidney transplants. For this current events lesson, students discuss the premise of the reality television show, "Big Donor Show." Students also discover the functions of the kidneys as well as the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classroom Content

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the roles that scientists and government agencies play in protecting citizens from commercially produced chemicals. They watch a video, conduct Internet research, and prepare a media presentation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Very Hungry Caterpillar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read "the Very Hungry Caerpiller" by Eric Carle and create their own caterpillers using the same art techniques found in the book in this excellent early elementary lesson. Included with the lesson is a vocabulary list and a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coming to America: A Look at Colonization in the 1600s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the European colonization of America. In this colonial America lesson, students use provided Internet resources to research colonization and representative government. High schoolers use...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parts of the Body

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a quiz.  In this parts of the body lesson, 5th graders identify and illustrate body parts.  With a partner, students create a quiz on the terms used during the lesson. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Foods and Beverages

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners practice ordering food in a new language.  In this food vocabulary lesson, students utilize the information from their previous lesson to create entire conversations about going to get food, as opposed to just the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

As Simple as Beans: Canada's Population

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather facts about Canada from various maps. In this Canada lesson, students use beans to relate the populations of the U.S. and Canada. Students create population distribution maps based on the placement of the beans. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sense of Place: Our School

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of 'sense of place' through journaling and class discussion. In this community lesson, students discuss what makes them feel like they belong. Students give three speeches that develop the sense of place...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Watch Yourself

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the benefits of CCTV. For this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about European efforts to curb antisocial behavior through surveillance. Students discuss the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Capturing Renewable Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers watch a video segment on the engineering design process, then design a storage system for renewable energy. Students brainstorm and research ways in which renewable energies such as solar and wind power can be stored.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Capturing Renewable Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video segment on the engineering design process, then design a storage system for renewable energy. Students brainstorm and research ways in which renewable energies such as solar and wind power can be stored.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Capturing Renewable Energy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a video segment on the engineering design process, then design a storage system for renewable energy. Students brainstorm and research ways in which renewable energies such as solar and wind power can be stored.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Greetings

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students participate in greeting new people. In this greetings instructional activity, students greet people after modeling by the teacher.  Sample rituals include, "Hello, how are you?; My name is...What is your name?"....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The alphabet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write words that the teacher spells out orally. In this alphabet lesson plan, the teacher signs the words to music and the students write them down.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Days of the Week

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write important days and dates that are important in their family. In this dates lesson plan, students share these dates in small groups and use the calendar if needed in their language.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Favorite Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss which activities they like and which they don't like. In this lesson about favorite activities, students discuss their favorite activities and which activities they dislike. The class conducts a survey to determine the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Other People's Likes and Dislikes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read short texts and discover people's likes and dislikes. In this likes and dislikes lesson plan, after reading the texts, students sort these people according to their interests.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Day Five: Classroom Presentation

For Teachers K - 12th
Students participate in classroom presentations. In this ELL lesson, students present a poster, collage, or PowerPoint to their partners. The teacher evaluates each presentation.