Curated OER
Private & Public
Some disabled students have a difficulty understanding what is and what is not publicly appropriate behavior. Help them build healthy social skills by defining public and private behaviors, labeling public and private places, and...
Special Olympics
SO…What’s the Challenge?
What does it feel like to be the victim of intolerance? Class members engage in activities, watch a video, and reflect on their own experiences with intolerance or discrimination before creating a project designed to combat...
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Relationships, Day 5: Acquaintances & Strangers
It is important for special needs students to know the differences between acquaintances and strangers. They define the world helper, acquaintance, and stranger then discuss a scenario based case study.They talk about touch and no touch,...
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P.E. Lesson: Black Bear
Students run and try to tag a classmate as "Black Bear, Black Bear" is yelled by another student. In this P.E. activity, students try to get to the opposite side of a playing area without being tagged or being tricked by the person who...
Curated OER
My Pyramid for Kids
Students become familiar with the proper amounts of different types of foods they should eat each day. In this food pyramid lesson, students complete worksheets to develop better eating habits. Students understand the importance of...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)
This summary of leprosy (also called Hansen's Disease) provides a medical description of the disease, the bacteria that causes it, how many cases there are, how the disease is treated, who's at risk, and more. Includes additional...