Unit Plan
Curated OER

Geography of the United States

For Teachers 9th
Students examine the population growth of the United States.  In this Geography lesson, students construct a map of the fifty states.  Students create a graph of the population of the USA. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete an analysis of the Revolutionary War through literature. After "My Brother Sam Is Dead," students create a time capsule containing items that would be relevant during the Revolutionary War. They identify key...
Lesson Plan
National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt: High School Geology Field Trip From Los Angeles to Death Valley

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This field trip can be adapted to any physical geology course to introduce the students to a wide variety of geologic features.
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Life and Death in Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.