+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

TE Activity: Survive That Tsunami!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the causes of tsunamis and observe a table top wave making machine. They make model houses while working in groups so that the can see how different construction types work. They discuss how engineers can design and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Push/Pull Factors and Welsh Emigration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students view and discuss short sections of movies that relate to immigration. Working in groups, students create a map that shows directions of internal migration in their assigned geographical area. Students review ads/booklets created...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Modern Japan Unit Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research modern Japanese culture, society and traditions, examine relationship between Japanese culture and its environment, compare and contrast Japanese Society with Canadian Society, compare lives of people in Japan with...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Figuring Out Food Labels

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify various sources of nutritional information and evaluate accuracy of messages. They comprehend and identify misrepresentations in current food labeling. Pupils evaluate specific consumer products for truth in labeling....
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Landfills: A Solid Waste Management Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are able to list the types of household waste that they produce daily. They are able to describe some other types of waste that are produced by industry or agriculture to help maintain their lifestyles. Students are able...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Christopher Columbus, The Explorer

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students brainstorm important facts about Christopher Columbus, input information into Kidspiration or Inspiration, watch United Streaming Video on Christopher Columbus and New World to gather information, research online to find...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Flip of Life in the 13 Colonies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a flip book illustrating the 13 original colonies. They study the growth and development of each of the three groups of the original colonies. They use maps to observe and interpret geographic information and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water: Access and Use

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students get a personal sense for another culture's way of doing things. Develop a list of sources for water. Practice using the scientific method. Examine means for conserving, or for generating, reliable sources of water.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Microfinancing Works for Local Citizens and Foreign Business

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students define social responsibility. They describe examples of social responsibilities businesses have to society. Analyze special challenges in operations. Identify entrepreneurial opportunities available in international business.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Genocide Teaching Project

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate what genocide is as well as places that it is found in the 20th century. They trace the history of genocide back to the events that occurred in Sudan's history. Brainstorming ways to prevent the ongoing conflicts and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Naturally Disastrous!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore, research and examine the causes of natural disasters and how to survive them. They research on the internet world climate, recent disasters, how they happen, what to do if one occurs and what preventive measures to take...
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
Curated OER

An Incredible Journey: Exploring Brave New Worlds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers, after reading the novel, Brave New World, research in depth topics like the production and consumption of Henry Ford, Pavlov's and Skinner's behavioral science work, as well as the existence of Utopian and dystopian...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Games and Play Today and Yesterday In Louisiana

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the play patterns and games of children in Louisiana's past. Through discussion and Internet research, they explore Louisiana folklore as well as traditional games that students played. Activities for multiple grade...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Louisiana Regional Foodways

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars strengthen their research techniques in locating, selecting, and synthesizing information from a variety of texts, media, references and internet resources to study regional food way traditions in Louisiana. They assess...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Climate

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this climate worksheet, students will compare the climates of tropical and polar regions. Then students will determine what factors scientists use to determine the climate of a region. This worksheet has 6 short answer questions.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Homeless in our Community

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore homelessness in their local community. In this service project/social studies lessons, children research local areas where homeless people reside, discuss global acceptance and unity, and visit a local food bank.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Global Water Crisis

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research a given nation and complete an activity chart for that country.   In this water crisis lesson students work in groups to organize and present the information for their given country. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Look At Those Leaves!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students observe leaves and their attributes and group them accordingly. In this science observation lesson students gather leaves and use them to become more familiar with seasonal changes and the cycles of our environment. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Evidence of Climate Change

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine climate change in the state of Colorado. In this climate activity, 6th graders watch 2 video clips regarding the topic and research the subtopics- snow pack, precipitation, temperature, forest fires, river flow,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Zoo Poo

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use Internet research to determine the amount of carbon dioxide produced per unit energy for biomass and coal. In this alternative energy lesson, students research to find out how much energy and carbon dioxide several coal and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Own Cultural Traditions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students complete a worksheet on personal traditions. In this cultural traditions lesson, students discuss what a cultural tradition is and why they are important to the members of the culture. Students distinguish between cultural...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Indoor Environment: A Magazine Publication Project

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students demonstrate knowledge of Indoor Air Quality by creating a class magazine. A link to order a free Action Kit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is provided so teachers can build background knowledge. Performance...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Best Friend of Charleston, The Charleston Railroad

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the Charleston Railroad. In this South Carolina history lesson, 3rd graders examine the impact of the rail line on economy and citizens of the state. Students create posters to advertising the railroad line that...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

World Habitat Day

For Students 5th - 10th
For this World Habitat Day lesson plan, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the...

Other popular searches