Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's So Bad or Good About Conflict?

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students investigate how conflict can be positive or negative. They discuss the concept of conflict while making a class web of their ideas. They design a class bulletin board that includes a thought written by each student after the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our State Road Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students take a virtual tour of the country of China instead of a state. Using the Internet, they examine the differences between a political and physical map and use latitude and longitude to locate specific places. They also research...
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Science in Focus: Energy: Energy in Food

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A video workshop examining how the Sun provides energy for all living things beginning with the process of photosynthesis. Presents current scientific thinking about energy transfer through the food chain as well as ways to deal with...
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Other

Kids' Science Challenge: Fun Educational National Competition!

For Students 3rd - 8th
A nationwide annual science competition for elementary and intermediate school students. Winning students are given the opportunity to work with a scientist to help bring their idea to life. Contest prizes include science trips, science...
Activity
SEDL

Oceans [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This large PDF file integrates math, science, and language into several lessons about characteristics of the oceans. Topics include ocean currents, tides, density, marine life, and pollution.
eBook
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Treasures at Sea

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about ocean systems and habitats. Lots of reading, writing, games, and interactive activities. Colorful and fun.