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Curated OER

Biomimicry, Nature: Architecture of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the relationship between nature and architecture. In this cross curriculum history, culture, and architecture lesson, students observe and discuss structures visible in nature. Students view websites in which Native...
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Curated OER

Underground Railroad

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the Underground Railroad.  In this U.S. history and technology lesson, students research an assigned topic related to the Underground Railroad, such as "abolitionist," "conductor," or "station houses." ...
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Curated OER

Jazz it Up!

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners research the history and contributions of Jazz in their local environments. They then design and create a wide variety of presentations to share with the class using as many mediums as possible.
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Curated OER

Microbiology Design Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover dangers to human health by researching what's in our drinking water.  In this water purification lesson plan, students discuss the conditions of water in undeveloped countries and why it is unsafe to drink....
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Curated OER

Fly, Fly Away

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use materials from their own environment to design a kite. In this kite design lesson, students research the history of kites and obtain a formal mathematical definition of a kite. Students sketch kite designs after discovering...
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Curated OER

Make a Switch: Let There Be Light

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research a notable painter and use his or her work as inspiration to create a functional light switch plate.  In this art lesson plan, students find an artist whose work is appealing to them to research and critique. ...
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Curated OER

Colonial America

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the history of Colonial America by creating a class presentation.  In this U.S. History lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to research one of 20 topics in which they will create a PowerPoint or other type...
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Curated OER

America's Favorite Landmarks

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research using Google Earth a variety of websites to explore America's most prominent and famous buildings. They then compare and contrast architectural styles and write a position paper defending or arguing against their chosen...
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Curated OER

Palpating Pachyderms: How Do We Interpret Observations?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interpret a poem before completing activities to distinguish observations and interpretations. They examine how personal background can influence how a person interpreters what they observe.
Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 10. Digital Images

For Students 3rd - 8th
This tutorial contains three quests. You will be able to find, create, and edit digital images for a digital images selfie project while paying attention to copyright and citing sources. Your ability to use images in multimedia projects...