Curated OER
Identify the Parts of a Newspaper features of informational text, newspaper format
Young readers make sense out of the wealth of information in newspapers with this helpful reference document. Pointing out basic features like headings, articles, bylines, and captions this resource is a...
New Bedford Whaling Museum
A New Bedford Voyage!
A thorough set of activities, articles, and reference material can enlighten your class about the history of whaling in New England. Kids travel back to a time when whale products were valuable and hunting whales was a way to help the...
Global Publishing Solutions
Exploring New York City
Your class members will get up close and personal with the Big Apple in this fantastic lesson, which introduces learners to not only the concept of a city, but also provides a thorough overview of New York City itself and its...
Anchorage School District
Writing Effective Summaries
Drafting a strong first sentence for a summary is an important step. Writers can use the formula presented on this handout to get started. The resource lists three steps to put together a strong topic sentence, as well as tips and hints...
Curated OER
Kids Health: All About the Heart
Kids Health features this diagrammatically color-illustrated article about the human heart.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Anatomy of a Volcano
A reference page to explore the basic geological features of volcanoes.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Wikipedia provides an overview of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Included are a historical background, a discussion of the charter's features, and links to further articles on each part of the document.