Lesson Plan
Curated OER

African Savannah

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are read two African fairy tales. Using the text, they create a map and key for each region mentioned. They compare and contrast the various communities and discover how geographic features affect how people live.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Animals in Japan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students compare and contrast common animals children love and have as pets in Japan and America in this early elementary lesson. The culminating project is an original work of art by each student depicting an animal of their choice.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spy Game Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use math to solve encrypted messages.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fahrenheit vs Celsius

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students make a thermometer and write a paragraph about how they did it.
Handout
NSTATE

West Virginia State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the symbols for the state of West Virginia. Click on the word to be taken to a page with more information including a picture.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Virginia

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a colorful display of information about Virginia. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: West Virginia

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about West Virginia with a colorful map, pictures, and a list of state symbols and links to related information.
Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site provides key information regarding Virginia history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores interesting information regarding West Virginia history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Virginia

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Virginia including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: West Virginia

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of West Virginia including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Virginia Symbols

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains pictures and information about Virginia symbols, including the state's seal, flower, flag and bird.