Curated OER
Drop in the Bucket
Students study the sources for the water they use. They determine their town's major water supply and how many gallons per day does the population use.
Curated OER
Land Use and Nitrogen
Students consider the effects of development on water quality. They test nitrogen levels in waters before and after development, investigate wastewater treatment options and research best management practices to reduce nitrogen loads.
Curated OER
Food Pyramid
Second graders study nutrition and the food guide pyramid. They follow established procedures for use of programs :print in color only when directed, print only the number of copies directed by the teacher, select and use the programs...
Curated OER
Great Britain's Greatest Queen
Fourth graders explore the reign of Queen Victoria and the significant political developments in the 19th century.
Curated OER
Butterfly Life Cycle
Second graders engage in a lesson that covers the life cycle of a butterfly. They use the Kidpix software to create a drawing of the life cycle with the help of an illustration given by the teacher as a guide. Then students discuss the...
Curated OER
Take a Survey!
Second graders discuss proper uses of the Internet. They complete the 8-question survey by selecting their favorite answer for each question. They click one time in the white circle to choose an answer and click Next at the bottom on...
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Human Rights in Action
This UN Cyberschoolbus site examines the issue of human rights around the world providing background in a question and answer format, personal stories on human rights issues from students around the globe, resources and suggested links...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Human Rights (Lesson Plan)
A lesson for exploring and reporting on world human rights issues in which learners analyze the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and compare it to the U.S. bill of rights.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 47: Get Up, Stand Up
This activity uses music from three different areas of the world and three different time periods in the 20th century to address the issue of civil rights for black populations.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Who Owns Rights to Pharmacogenetic Information?
This lesson plan explores ethical issues around ownership of scientific and human DNA information. Young scholars learn about the benefits and risks of new drugs, and related ethical matters, and what the concerns are about sharing of...
PBS
Pbs: The New Americans: Reluctant Refugees
Comprehensive lesson plan about the new immigrant - the refugee. Looks at many aspects of their assimilation, experience, and long term prospects.
Utah Education Network
Uen: How Can I Help Change the World?
This instructional activity gives students ideas in which they can make a difference in the world.