Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparative Folktales

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze Mongolian and Native American folktales and compare the two types. They discuss the importance of storytelling in nomadic cultures and read a story in small groups. Following the story, they answer questions and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions and Measuring in Cooking

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore cooking by creating food in class. In this ingredient measurement lesson, 6th graders discuss some of their favorite foods and review the proper recipes to cook them. Students utilize fractions to create a new...
Lesson Plan
San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Feathered Dinosaurs: Dinosaur Root Words [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Go to page 7 of this teacher's guide to find dinosaur root words. These can be used to make flashcards. Many of these roots are found in English words. Choose some of these root words and identify at least one corresponding English word.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Cognates (English Ii Reading)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, you will focus on English and Spanish cognates. You will learn tips for identifying cognates, (words from other languages that have similar spellings, pronunciations, and meanings) and for using cognates to improve your...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Greek Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart lesson contains several activities. History - students understand the chronology of Greek history and can organize events and people into major categories to explain historical...
Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Yoga

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the practice of Yoga. Identifies the Sanskrit word and its meaning. Determines the origins of yoga and the significance behind its practice. Points out the Hindu texts which...
Handout
PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Diwali

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores the religious festivals of India with an in-depth look into the festival Diwali. Identifies the Sanskrit word and provides its meaning. Details the origins of the festival and the epic which sparked the celebration....