Curated OER
The Great Migration
Students research the Great Migration and answer questions to discover where it took place, when it took place, who were migrating, and why in a 2 page paper. They use a map or atlas to plot out the routes and destinations of those...
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Incident
Students gain insight into human behavior from the study of literature. They read a poem and respond by creating a poem of their own. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to help them compose an...
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Conveyor Belt Production
Students design a system that will move their glass product across a room in the plant. They must move the product 12 feet and their items cannot fall off at any time.
Curated OER
Wind Chimes
Students construct wind chimes using physics. In small groups they design and create wind chimes using a specific weights, number of notes, and keeping the cost under ten dollars.
Curated OER
Gardening for Beauty, Food, and Enjoyment
First graders create their own garden. In this plant lesson, 1st graders discover the essential elements for a plant to grow. They planted their own garden and read the amount of space needed and the sunlight preferred for each plant.
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Gazebo Construction
Students create and give oral proposals for the construction of a gazebo using a blueprint created with Geometer's Sketchpad. They then build a gazebo model using the blueprints created and provide evidence why it should be selected for...
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Charlotte's Web
Students create a small web to communicate a message to someone. They examine the types of spiders and how they make their webs. They design and create their own web with their message inside.
Curated OER
Tractor Construction
Students working in small groups will build tractors. They must design a tractor that is able to pull various weights.
Curated OER
The Middle Ages: A Time of Conflict and Change
Students become familiar with the concepts of conflict and change and the relationship between them. They then analyze medieval social groupings to understand relationships among people and people groups.
Curated OER
Money Circulation: A Story of Trade and Commerce
Students are introduced to the meaning, symbolism, and value of the quarter. They determine the percentage of total monetary value held in quarters and graph the results. Students infer about the U.S. Mint's distrubution of coins. They...
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Carbohydrates
Students listen to a lecture on carbohydrates focusing on the differences between complex and simple carbohydrates. They complete a demonstration and worksheet.
Curated OER
Optical Illusion Machine
Students explore optical illusions. Using Legos, they construct and motorize a machine that has an axle that's geared up and geared down, complete a worksheet, and answer discussion questions.
Other
Ctr for Assessment: Hess' Cognitive Rigor Matrix & Examples Math/science [Pdf]
Use this convenient table to compare Webb's Depth of Knowledge levels with Bloom's Cognitive Process Dimensions for Math and Science.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Probability: Probability as a Fraction
This site provides great practice on the concept of probability as a fraction. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can practice...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: Mult. Equations and Comparison Statements [Pdf]
Students will solve these word problems using knowledge of comparing equations. CCSS.Math.Content.4.OA.A.1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Cracker Math (Commutative Property)
During this lesson students will listen to the story FISH EYES: A BOOK YOU CAN COUNT ON by Lois Ehlert and use concrete objects to explore the commutative property of addition. During this lesson students will be guided through exercises...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Writing Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of writing algebraic expressions and equations. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2: Algebra Properties
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of the Properties of Algebra. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Geometric Constructions
Learn all about the basic geometric constructions in this test prep lesson. You will explore line segments and points, and understand key terms like the terms parallel and perpendicular. Construction activities and interactive online...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1: Algebra Properties
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of properties. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It" button and the...
CPALMS
Cpalms: Area of Rectangles: A More Efficient Way?
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will connect the concepts of counting each square unit and multiplying the side lengths to compute the area of a rectangle. They will extend this knowledge by computing a side...
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Place Value
Test your knowledge of place value. Additional challenges include scientific notation and Roman Numerals. Seven levels of difficulty may be attempted with or without a timer.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ordering Negative Number Expressions
Practice solving challenging negative number addition and subtraction problems. Number line models, variables, and absolute value come together to push your knowledge of negative numbers even deeper (maybe even below zero!). Students...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Misleading Statistics
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of spotting misleading statistics. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page...