Worksheet
Curated OER

X-ray Specs and Badges

For Students 8th - 12th
In this X-ray specs learning exercise, students read an article about social X-ray glasses and sociometric  badges, then complete a set of 29 comprehension questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

India: Ten Minute Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
For this India worksheet, learners respond to 7 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, 8 short answer, 4 matching, and 2 multiple choice questions about the geography and culture of the country.
Interactive
Curated OER

Colours Quiz 2

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this colors instructional activity, learners answer short answer questions where they identify colors asked. Students complete 10 questions total.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: First Grade Science: Signals Light and Sound

For Students 1st
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores how light and sound are used by people for communication.
Handout
Science Museum, London

Science Museum Online Stuff: Garrett Morgan

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent article about inventor Garrett Morgan including information about his two life-saving inventions: the Safety Hood, an early gas mask, and the traffic light.
Website
Other

Smart Motorist: What Causes Car Accidents?

For Students 9th - 10th
There are four factors that "Contribute to the vast majority of collisions." This detailed website discusses these: "Equipment Failure," "Roadway Design," "Poor Roadway Maintenance," and "Driver Behavior."
Article
University of Houston

University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1624: Garrett Morgan

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focusing on Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic signal, gas mask, and an innovative hair straightener. This is a transcript of an accompanying radio broadcast.
Website
Other

The Rad Rider Web Site: Homepage

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to meet the comic book superhero, Rad Rider. Read and listen to his comic book adventure to learn important bike safety tips. Then take the online quiz to see if you're ready to bike with Rad.