Interactive
Curated OER

The Definite Article, "The"

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this definite article worksheet, students choose if the word the or nothing should go in the blanks of the sentences. Students complete 10 sentences.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Breaking News: Virgin Voyage to the Bottom of the Ocean (7th April, 2011)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore current events by reading about a trip to the bottom of the ocean. In this modern day explorer lesson, students read about Virgin CEO Richard Branson and his adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Students complete...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparatives and Superlatives-Worksheet 2

For Students 5th - 7th
In this comparatives/superlatives worksheet, students fill in blanks with the appropriate form to correctly complete a set of 15 sentences. An answer key is included.
Interactive
Curated OER

TAKS Quiz-Meaning Based on Context

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this TAKS quiz worksheet, students take an online quiz focused on meaning based on context. Quiz may be graded online by clicking a link.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

China: Dim Sum: 3 Mapping Lessons

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after studying maps, draw a very large outline map of Asia and then a large map of China on it in the appropriate place. They label the appropriate information.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Planets Terra Firma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the theories of the creation of the universe and examine the properties of celestial bodies. They analyze the relationship between the sun, Earth and the other planets.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Natural Resources In Chinese And Japanese Art

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss the uses and availability of natural resources in China and Japan and how those resources effected visual art from each country. This lesson includes two possible enrichment activities.
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Curated OER

Uncovering the Tales of Famous Explorers and Their Historical Expeditions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate various expeditions throughout history to new and or uncharted territories. They participate in groups in order to develop and produce television news magazine segments about some of these historical expeditions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 2: Geography Quiz: True or False

For Students 2nd - 4th
Students read 10 statements associated with geography information from Worksheet 1 and determine if they are true or false. This activity would be a good follow-up to Worksheet 1 after the answers have been determined.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Vocabulary Practice: Completing Sentences

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students use a word pool to fill in blanks and correctly complete a set of 10 sentences. Word bank contains 12 words, 2 will not be used.
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Curated OER

Vertical Thinking

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the inventions and innovations of skyscraper engineering as a part of architecture analysis. In this architecture analysis lesson, students research the inventions, innovations, architects, and engineers of skyscrapers....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Comparative and Superlative

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ESL learning exercise, students read 15 sentences and complete them by filling in the missing comparative or superlative. A word bank is included in this learning exercise.
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Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society: Mount Everest and Its Ascent

For Students 3rd - 6th
How was Mount Everest formed and how was it first conquered by man? What challenges are faced by a climber? Learn all about Mount Everest here.
Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Everest Past and Present

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson builds upon a National Geographic film covering George Mallory's effort to climb Mount Everest in 1924. It examines the evolution of the equipment used to climb Everest, comparing today's equipment to that used by Mallory in...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Documenting a Historic Climb of Mount Everest

For Students 9th - 10th
Classroom activities for students to understand and identify the role of women in different cultures, such as the Sherpa women in this video who make history climbing Mount Everest.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Mountains and Oceans: Mount Everest

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Mount Everest. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Mount Everest So Tall?

For Students 9th - 10th
Mount Everest has the highest altitude on the planet but how did it get so tall? Educator Michele Koppes looks deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide, to find the answer.
Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Shaping the Tallest Peak on Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson builds upon a National Geographic film covering George Mallory's effort to climb Mount Everest in 1924. It looks at the physical features of mountains, and the landform features of Mount Everest that present challenges to...
Article
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: True Everest: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [Pdf]

For Students 10th - 12th
This 29-page PDF article "True Everest: Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer published in September 1996 in Outside Magazine focuses on his experience in climbing Mount Everest and the impact on him after the deaths of his fellow climbers.
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Other

The Royal Geographic Society: Imaging Everest

For Students 9th - 10th
The online version of an exhibition created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953. The photographs, maps, and artifacts in the exhibition trace Everest from its early exploration in the...
Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: All Climbing on Mount Everest Stops

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Brief article reports on the suspension of climbing on Mount Everest following a tragic avalanche.
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Other

Glacier Works: Explore Everest and Rivers of Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is an interactive site to explore the world of Mount Everest and allows you to discover more about glaciers, rivers and the people of the Greater Himalaya.
Lesson Plan
National Geographic

National Geographic: Measuring Elevation Past and Present

For Teachers 6th - 8th
One of a series of lessons created to accompany the film The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest, which explores the attempt by George Mallory in 1924 to reach the top of Mount Everest. His body was discovered 75 years later. In this...
Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sir Edmund Hillary

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, along with his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

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