Curated OER
Symbols on Coins: U.S. Coins Evolved from Ancient Times
Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.
Curated OER
Welcome to The Immortal Emperor
Young scholars watch a flim while collecting information about China in the third Century BC and about its First Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi. They examine the tools use by archeologist and investigate the human quest for immortality in this...
Curated OER
How Much is that Doggy in the Window?
Learners use Internet resources to explore information associated with owning a dog. They participate in an on-line scavenger hunt to expand their knowledge of pet ownership.
Curated OER
Multiculturalism Through African Folk Tales And Mayan Myths
Learners study the myths of various African cultures and of the Mayan people. They identify unique characteristics of African myths and Mayan myths. They define and recognize the style and tone of the Mayan myths and create their own...
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Navigating by the Numbers
Students observe how math is important in navigation and engineering. They study how surveyors use math and science to calcute, count, measure, label, and indicate distances on a map. They estimate specific distances.
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Sparta and Athens
Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson plan, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.
Curated OER
Mythical Beasts
Students explore literature and art forms containing creatures that are part human and part animal, such as the Greek Sphinx, Neptune, or the Green Centaur. Individually, students write a poem or short story to create a character with...
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Medicine, Technology and Society
Students compare and contrast traditional Chinese and contemporary Western approaches to medicine. They bring a rational and scientific approach to the evaluation of alternative medicines. They study acupuncture from a Chinese and...
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Birdman or Birdbrain
Students become history detectives as they research, and later discuss, various theories about Rapa Nui. They study written language using symbols and create their own symbol language.
Curated OER
Africa's Climatic Regions
Students are introduced to the different climates and vegetation of Africa, and compare them to similar climatic regions found in the United States.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Wonders of the World
This lesson plan provides adaptations, discussion questions, an evaluation rubric, extensions, and much more for learning about ancient Wonders of the World.