Lesson Plan
Curated OER

To Renew, or Not to Renew

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the various types of renewable energy. After reading articles, they discover the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy. They also explore the challenges to switch over to using more and more renewable energy...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Friends, Romans, Countrymen...

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students research various facets of the Ancient Roman Empire including art and history. They write a research driven paper documenting the facet of the Roman Empire they have chosen.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ohio Bicentennial

For Teachers 1st
First graders research the history of Ohio and the Ohio Bicentennial. They conduct research using a variety of resources, and participate in class discussions about Ohio. Using Kid Pix computer software they write one fact and create a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Being a Teenage Parent

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze their current daily schedule. They write about how their daily schedule would be different if they had a baby at this point in their lives. Students identify how their priorities and decisions would be affected if...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Architecture Photo Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to new vocabulary associated with architecture. In groups, they analyze the architecture of their own home and their neighborhoods and take pictures of what they find. They share their photographs with the class...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bank Comparison Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students experience the responsibility of finding a bank that fits their needs. They describe the role of planning and maintaining a balanced budget. Students view brochures from various banks or websites to various banks.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spyglass

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars distinguish between visualization and scientific visualization. They use the software program Spygalss to create images from two-dimensional arrays of numbers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Mixed Fraction Sequences

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this math instructional activity, students complete the mixed fractions that are sorted into a sequence. The sheet is intended as a teacher's guide.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Decimal Sequences

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this math instructional activity, students solve the problems that are intended to focus upon he sequences of decimals. The sheet is a teacher's guide.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Worksheet: Learning the Number 9

For Students K - 2nd
In this number 9 learning exercise, students practice tracing the letters that spell the number 9 and then write the word nine 6 times on their own on the lines provided. Students circle 9 vacuum cleaners.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Worksheet: Learning the Number 8

For Students K - 2nd
In this number 8 worksheet, students trace the word 8 once by following the dashed lines and then write the word 8 on their own 3 more times on the lines provided. Students count and circle 8 of the bananas on the worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Big City

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore structures in a big city.  In this big city lesson, students become familiar with vocabulary about big cities through songs graphs, and hands-on art. Students practice phonic sound /M/.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Knot a Challenge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to learn cooperating skills and how to tie a knot.  In this knot challenge, students work together to form a properly shaped knot.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

History of Transportation

For Teachers K
Students use Inspiration to create a time line which represents the evolution of transportation which has changed the way we travel.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn what the Kyoto Protocol is and examine the decision of the United States to not sign the agreement.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Merging Art and Science?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students approach science through artwork.  In this art and science lesson students work together to develop theories and gather data. 
Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software: M3: L1: Layout Options: Formatting a Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th
In Module 3 Lesson 1 of this course on spreadsheets, students will learn how to use the formatting tools in spreadsheets to enhance their appearance. Includes slideshow tutorials.
Professional Doc
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Write in the Middle: Workshop 5: Teaching Multigenre Writing

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Workshop 5 centers on multigenre writing, an eclectic approach to writing instruction that offers students a wide range of options for expressing ideas and communicating knowledge. As students explore different avenues for translating...
Handout
Amby Duncan-Carr

Amby: Resume Comparison Chart

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you having a difficult time deciding on the type of resume to use? Use the resume comparison chart to weigh your options.
Unit Plan
Other

Awesome Backgrounds: Awesome Power Point Tutorials

For Students 9th - 10th
These nine, free PowerPoint tutorials are for the more "advanced" user. They include lessons on link different PowerPoint presentations together, getting the best from bitmap graphics for "On-screen" PowerPoint presentations, text...
Professional Doc
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids Self Paced Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
PBS KIDS offers this FREE special collection of flexible self-paced learning to help inspire PreK-2 teachers and provide support for the classroom. Choose from several learning experiences designed to spark new ideas and expand your...
Website
Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Volcano World

For Students 9th - 10th
An educational portal that consolidates all kinds of useful information about volcanoes. Choose from a menu of topic options and start exploring or use the site's search tool to find just what you're looking for.
Primary
Other

A Practical Approach to Customer Financial Statement Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes how to analyze the financial statements of a customer. The concepts can be applied by a business to its own financial statements. Scroll down in the document until you reach the section that describes the different...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Graphing the Spread of Disease

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate disease transmission by collecting data based on their proximity to other students. One option for measuring proximity is by having Bluetooth devices "discover" each other. After data is collected, students apply graph...