Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classroom Idea: Clap Along

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students study patterns. In this math lesson, students repeat a pattern that has been clapped out by the teacher. Actions can be added to increase difficulty level.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using 2 and 3 Dimensional Geometric Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars explore geometry by participating in a shape identification activity. In this figure dimensions lesson, students identify the difference between 2 and 3 dimensional shapes by their vertices and faces. Young scholars...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Polar Animals Writing Practice

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this polar animals writing worksheet, students complete sentence starters that use polar animals, then write several sentences to continue their "story." A reference website for additional resources is given.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Counting Polar Animals: 1-3

For Students Pre-K - K
In this counting worksheet, students count polar animals, writing their count on lines beside each. Page uses numbers 1-3 only; a reference website is included for additional resources.
Activity
Teachers TryScience

Teachers Try Science: Stem Lessons and Resources for Educators

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Free and engaging lessons, along with teaching strategies and resources, which are designed to spark students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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ACT360 Media

Act Den (Digital Education Network) Software Tutorials

For Students 9th - 10th
Free online tutorials for computer software, including FrontPage, Office, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express are generously offered at this website. Students will find it easy to follow Agent Max Millennium as he guides them through...
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Other

Texas Council on Economic Education: Building an Economy: Texas Experience [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A 14-lesson, 169-page unit on the economic history of Texas. Lessons cover the free enterprise system, the economic patterns and motivations of Native Americans and various immigrant groups, the impact of the closing of the frontier, the...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Technology at Work 2

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Young scholars explore and debate the value of technological advances that have had both positive and negative effects on society.
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Device Free Moments

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, 2nd graders learn when it's appropriate to use technology and when it's not, and practice making family rules for device-free time at home. Includes lesson plan, slideshow, student...
Unit Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Media Balance Is Important

For Teachers K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students consider the feelings of themselves and others when making decisions about when, where, and how much to use technology. Includes slideshow, video, lesson plan, song and lyrics,...
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: How Technology Makes You Feel

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson challenges kids to pay attention to their feelings while using tech. With an engaging emoji game, 1st graders learn practical strategies for managing their feelings - good, bad, and...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: We the Digital Citizens

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, 2nd graders explore the amazing possibilities that come with using technology. They'll also learn from the Digital Citizens, who take a pledge to be safe, responsible, and respectful...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Who Is in Your Online Community?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] By learning the Rings of Responsibility, 2nd graders explore how the Internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help students to think critically about the different ways...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Digital Trails

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Does what you do online always stay online? Students learn that the information they share online leaves a digital footprint or "trail." Depending on how they manage it, this trail can be big or small,...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: That's Private!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Staying safe online is a lot like staying safe in the real world. By helping a Digital Citizen sign up for a new app, 2nd graders learn about the kinds of information they should keep to themselves when...
Professional Doc
Other

Tech4 Learning: Recipes4 Success

For Teachers 9th - 10th
If you're interested in developing project-based learning for your class, Tech4Learning provides tools for facilitating those projects and instruction in how to create and manage them. Free resources available, as well as resources by...
Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Web Service for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
WNET, New York's public television station, offers a free, subscriber service for teachers. You can preview the home page and then register with the site. It provides access to lesson plans, classroom activities, teacher resources,...
Website
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site discusses the technology of Native American crafts and the meaning of those crafts. Touches on everything from pottery to clothing.
Website
Other

Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
Interactive
Other

Media Education Lab: My Pop Studio

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Get ready to go behind-the-scenes of the television you watch, magazines you read, music you listen to, and websites you visit! The 'studios' let you.. Create, Comment, Control. Targeted at girls, the...
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Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Art Theme

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A set of eight activities that teach students basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class. This...
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Google

Cs Education at Google: Cs First: Fashion & Design Theme

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A set of eight activities that teach students basic computer science concepts using the programming language Scratch. Includes lots of additional supports for teachers. All materials are free and teachers sign in to create a class. This...
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Technology at Work

For Teachers 1st - 5th
In this classroom activity, young scholars research the importance of technologies which contributed to societal advancements throughout history.
Website
Intel Corporation

Intel Innovation in Education: Teachers Engage

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Learn to integrate technology by designing and assessing effective projects with the help of the Intel Corporation. Intel's website offers free professional development globally to all teachers from K-12 to Higher Education. Their online...