Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: Am I Prime?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine the difference between prime and composite numbers. On a Website, they discover a method to identify all the prime numbers up to 100 and also complete several online activities. Once they have discussed the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Take a Stance: a Physical Spectrum

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concepts of myths and stereotypes by examining their beliefs about myths associated with people from their state. They discuss whether or not certain myths and stereotypes or true, false or somewhere in between.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where Will It Go?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students predict the path of a ball bouncing off an object. In this physics lesson plan, students conduct the rolling ball experiment to test their prediction. They perform several trials for accuracy.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Beginning Crossword Puzzle - Adjectives

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the clues about adjectives to fill in the crossword puzzle. Students complete 5 clues about adjectives.
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Curated OER

Using inverse Operations to Solve Equations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve equations. In this algebraic equations lesson plan, 5th graders use the inverse operation to solve an equation. The teacher reminds students to perform the operation on both sides of the equation. This lesson plan...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding Integers

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students add integers using a number line. In this algebra lesson, students add one and two digit integers. They compare zero pairs and the addition of integers.
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Upside Down and All Around

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss what a line of symmetry is, then demonstrate how to fold shape cutouts to generate lines of symmetry. They demonstrate slides, flips, and turns with objects, and write explanations of changes they observe in pictures.
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Curated OER

FOOD CHAIN

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the relationship among suppliers, employees, and customers. They participate in a game that demonstrates this relationship.
Lesson Plan
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As the World Turns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read books and participate in class discussions about the motion of the stars and planets and moons in relation to the Earth. In small groups, 3rd graders act out these movements to music.
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Soil Survey Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use materials to research the soil in their local area. They complete worksheets with the information they gather and locate the areas on a soil survey map. They share their information with the class.
Lesson Plan
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The Role of Dragons in Chinese Culture

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss the concept of symbolism in China and America and create their own "dragon boats" for evaluation and display. This Art instructional activity can be easily integrated into an elementary unit on China.
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Using Torture on Suspected Terrorists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students asses the ethical, ideological, and political advantages both domestically and internationally. They analyze if it is beneficial to have terrorists share information or not and consider what is fair or unfair punishment for...
Lesson Plan
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Prejudice and Discrimination

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are read-aloud an excerpt from The Friendship by Mildred Taylor. They pick strips of paper, white or brown, and sit according to color drawn. Students are given preferential treatment if their paper is white while the students...
Lesson Plan
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VS.3c

For Teachers All
Students examine the settling of the Jamestown settlement and the importance of the Virginia Company of London. Students actively engage in various role-playing activities
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VECTORS

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore vectors.  In this vectors lesson students complete a lab activity. 
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Internet Addiction - A Growing Problem

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Internet Addiction - A Growing Problem," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Sudanese Peace, South Sudan Created

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Sudanese Peace, South Sudan Created," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Unit Plan
Virtual Nerd

Virtual Nerd: Recognize Opposite Signs of Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Use the number line to recognize the opposite of a number.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Integers: Negative Numbers: Number Opposites

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Students take a quiz over the concept of integer opposites, also known as additive inverses. After answering each question they are given feedback. Hints are available but affect the score. If students are still struggling with the...
Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Finding the Opposite of a Number

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This prealgebra lesson gives you practice on finding opposite numbers.
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Other

Msjc: Lesson: The Opposite and the Reciprocal Assignment: The Opposite

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explore opposites and reciprocals through positive and negative numbers and fractions.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Negative Symbol as Opposite

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Recognize the negative sign as meaning the opposite of a number. Use the negative sign to find the opposites of numbers. In some items, we will find the opposite of an opposite. Students receive immediate feedback and have the...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Simplifying Multiple Positive or Negative Signs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn how to simplify multiple positive or negative signs. The resource consists of lessons with examples, a combining like terms calculator, an equation calculator, and a worksheet to check for comprehension.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Mugabe and Tsvangirai Sign Deal to Hold Zimbabwe Power Sharing Talks

For Students 9th - 10th
President Mugabe of Zimbabwe agrees to hold talks with the opposition leader to discuss sharing power. Mugabe was criticized for what was perceived by many as an undemocratic election process that returned him to power. [Date of Article:...