Curated OER
Weather Conditions
High schoolers list and name various kinds of weather conditions occurring in their city. Using the newspaper as a resource, students answer questions relating to written weather reports. This instructional activity is intended for high...
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From Forest to Farm and Back Again
Students review and discuss a given set of questions regarding ecosystems. They analyze essays, maps and historical documents on timber harvesting and regeneration and then complete worksheets.
Curated OER
Orienteering II
Students name the parts of a compass and comprehend the function of each part. They define paces and tallies and use them in a real world situation. Students are shown the proper use of radio terminology. They use a map and compass to...
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The Chinese Produce Paper as We Know it Today
Tenth graders explore where paper originated and its importance from the Chinese to the rest of the world. They list ten ways that they use paper on a daily basis and rate that use on a scale from one to ten. Each group also brainstorms...
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Homelessness:Key Terms
Students explore the concept of homelessness. In this social issues instructional activity, students research homelessness through key terms, in order explore the concept in more depth.
Curated OER
Water Safety Checklist
Students discuss water hazards and how to stay safe. In this safety lesson, students read handouts and complete a water safety checklist to help themselves and their families.
Curated OER
A New Profession Takes Seed
Students analyze a quote written on the board by John Muir. They brainstorm ideas from the quote and discuss the interpretation of the quote and answer questions regarding the Forest Service as a Profession.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Emergency Preparedness
Research governmental and humanitarian response mechanisms for natural and man-made disasters. Explore emergency response teams nationally and locally.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Preparing for Natural Disasters
This social studies lesson plan provides information and safety tips for different natural disasters. It integrates technology, writing, and art activities. The included slideshow may be presented to the whole group, or learners may...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Are You Prepared?
Natural disasters come in many different forms. In order to be better prepared, students have to know the different types of disasters. In this lesson plan students will research natural disasters in order to create a brochure...