Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Safe Passwords

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students brainstorm synonyms for security. In this Computer Skills lesson, students compare the home security to password security. Students read an article and review strategies for creating strong passwords. Students apply their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

IB History of the Americas Historiography: Limits of the Historical Record

For Students 9th - 12th
In this historical record worksheet, students read about analyzing primary sources and then complete the 3 listed activities to create their own historical accounts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Notes to a Mathematician

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze the likelihood of simple events.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feature Stories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are taught the basics of writing a feature story. They choose a topic for research. Students use the library and internet research skills to investigate their topic. They proofread their own writing or the writing of others,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Study of an Artist

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research an artist, write a short report and do an oral presentation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Plans

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students choose site for a new school by using real life problem solving skills.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Searching for Me in You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore their own culture and identity through the study of literature and artwork of other cultures. Students read and discuss Last of the Breed and identify cultural values. They create a presentation that incorporates their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rpbert Henri: People, Places and Perceptions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use artworks to investigate the idea of cultural perspectives. They use the works of Robert Henri and the Ashcan School are used to initiate the discussion. Students e to view the examine and distingusih the formal qualities...
Unit Plan
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University (Dr. Mc Clennen): How to Do a Close Reading

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This guide is written for college students, but should be very useful for upper level high school students as well. The writer first describes fourteen steps to take in doing a close reading, then provides six pieces of advice on how to...
Activity
Other

My Data = My Mondrian

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a minute and fill out the short questionaire about yourself. The computer converts your data into a personalized painting-- Mondrian style. Everyone will want to try this again and again!
Unit Plan
Georgetown University

Georgetown Unversity: Edward Taylor

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Very extensive site that contains information about Taylor's "major themes, historical perspectives, and personal issues" as well as poetic style, form, and artistic conventions. Contains analysis of "Huswifery," as well as other Taylor...
Article
Other

Mostly Fiction: Latin American Writers and Magic

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The writer of this site tells about her experience with reading literature written in the "magical realism" style. It is a personal response to literature, rather than a scholarly analysis, but it is well-written and knowledgable. Many...
Unit Plan
Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Cotton Mather (1663 1728)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Georgetown University provides an analysis of Cotton Mather's major themes, historical perspectives, and personal issues, as well as the form, style, and artistic conventions in his writing. Includes study and discussion...