Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biotechnology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Spelling Dictation Sentences

For Students 5th
In this spelling sentences worksheet, 5th graders practice spelling these dictation sentences for 2 sentences every week. Students spell a total of 72 sentences.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Celebrating the Harvest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars complete a webquest of how people celebrate the harvest around the world. In this harvest lesson plan, students present their research to the class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Chopsticks

For Teachers K - 6th
Students students practice using chopsticks and play a game to improve skills. They discuss what they experience.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classroom Guide for Coming to America

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students discuss the pre-reading focus questions. In this reading activity, students discuss and explore the book cover and title. Students predict what they will learn from this book. Additionally, students read to find out what life is...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Globalization

For Students 7th - 9th
In this globalization worksheet, learners, with a partner, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with global warning and phrases connected to it.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Does Climate Affect Plant Growth?

For Teachers 1st
First graders compare plant samples obtained from two different sites to explore how climate affects plants.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mesoamerican Codex Books

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use visual art as a form of communication as they create a codex book based on their knowledge of Mesoamericans.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mesoamerican Codex Books

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders recreate Mesoamerican Codex Books using brown paper bags, paints, glue, an iron, and books on Mesoamerican Glyphs in this 5th grade lesson in the Art classroom. Resource links and book references are provided for lesson...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

USA States Mini-book

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create 6 slides about one state that they researched. In this state research lesson plan, students create their slides in PowerPoint and present it to the class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

You Gotta Know the Territory

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the relationship between Native Americans and those who settled the Iowa territory. In this Iowa history lesson, students investigate the process for settling the territory and how intercultural relationships developed...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Plows on the Hunting Grounds: The Indian Allotment Act of 1887

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss the Indian Allotment Act. For this social studies lesson, students research a selected tribe and write a report on their selected tribe.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"An Eye For An Eye, A Tooth For A Tooth"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders debate their reactions to two different historical documents about managing a society.  In this U.S. history lesson, 6th graders read two articles on codes and laws from different time periods and debate their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Globalization and the Standardization of Identity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners analyze art of changing identities of cities and populations. For this art analysis lesson, students analyze the works of art that address constructions of identity in a consumer society. Learners explore the role memory plays...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pellagra Case Study

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a case study documenting the experience of three teens in the 1920's era with a disease (Pellagra) which was prevalent throughout the United States, most particularly in persons with a corn based diet. They create a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Read Martin's Big Words

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students read Martin's Big Words. In this social studies lesson, students read and discuss  the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Children's Books

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore daily dilemmas students face. They write and illustrate a story book dealing with one dilemma. Students write reviews of their books. They read their books to second grade students. Additional cross curriculum activities...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Hunter Storytelling Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars listen to and use resources to translate an old Oneida story told in the Oneida language by an elder in the community. They then develop an illustrated slideshow of the story.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mi país

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research Spanish-speaking countries on the Internet and make a presentation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Country, Your Country

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read a story about a girl living in Tokyo. Using the Internet, they research Japan while noting its unique characteristics. They virtually connect with a classroom in Japan and share information about their school with them.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Camel Beauty Contest Opens in UAE

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Camel Beauty Contest Opens in UAE," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Global Studies Religion Fair

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the major religions of the world. Using the internet, they research the impact of religions and the development of the area in which they originated. They work together to create a museum display and brochure showing...
Lesson Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Food, Demographics, and Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: Slave Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the contributions African slaves and African American slaves made to not only their culture, but American culture in general. See what words have African roots, how African culture influenced food and music, and how there...