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Curated OER

Exploring Owls

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
What can young scientists discover from dissecting an owl pellet? Explore the owl food chain, beginning with an introduction to these predatory birds. Suggested strategies here include creating a podcast and purchasing a poster, however...
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SF Environment

Sort and Color!

For Teachers K - 1st
Sorting is a very important skill that can be used in math and even science. Learners get familiar with some environmentally friendly vocabulary terms as they practice separating objects that can be recycled from those that can't. They...
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Curated OER

Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in Civil Rights Movement Speeches

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Examine three speeches while teaching Aristotle's appeals. Over the course of three days, class members fill out a graphic organizer about ethos, pathos, and logos, complete an anticipatory guide, read speeches by Martin Luther King Jr.,...
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Carolina K-12

An Overview of the Vietnam War

For Teachers 6th - 12th
A highly engaging warm-up activity starts this plan for teaching class members about the Vietnam War. After the anticipatory activity, the teacher chooses how to provide an overview of the war (PowerPoint, lecture, textbook, etc.). Next,...
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Day the Mesozoic Died

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
While this is not the traditional, step-by-step lesson plan, it is chock-full of material that you can easily incorporate into your earth history unit. Its main purpose is to serve as a guide to using a three-part film, The Day the...
Organizer
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Freeology

SMART Goal Setting

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Whether you are setting professional goals or teaching your class how to set goals, make sure they are SMART - specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely. Use the worksheet as a poster or a handout in class or at staff meetings.
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Chapman University

Point-Slope Formula for a Straight Line

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Single-page poster showing the point-slope formula and its graph. Put this up on the wall of your math room or use as a handout. This clearly displayed graph and algebraic explanation will get your charges thinking about what is it...
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Chapman University

Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Function in Degrees

For Teachers 10th - 12th
This bright, clear, graphic, display of the sin(x) and cos(x) functions spans the domain between -360 degrees and 360 degree. Use it as a poster, handout, presentation slide, or project it onto a whiteboard. 
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Chapman University

Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Function in Radians

For Teachers 10th - 12th
This bright, clear, graphical display of the sin(x) and cos(x) functions spans the domain between -2 pi radians and 2 pi radians. Use it as a poster, handout, presentation slide, or project it onto a...
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Wikihow

Volume of a Pyramid

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Your geometry learners will appreciate this poster explaining the volume of a square pyramid. It is simple, to the point, and includes pictures.
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Curated OER

Birthday Organizer

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
List the birthdays in your class with a fun, illustrated poster! Great for keeping on file or hanging on the wall, this chart will ensure that the birthday boys and girls in class will enjoy their special days.
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Divided Math

Measurement Capacity

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Adorn your classroom or science lab with posters about units of measurement. Each page has pictures and symbols to show even struggling learners how to define volume, weight, and capacity.
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K-3 Teacher Resources

Sunbeams Quote - Roald Dahl

For Teachers K - 6th
Roald Dahl spreads happiness and sunbeams to your classroom with a delightful poster. It features a smiling sun and a quote from the author, encouraging kids to have good thoughts.
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Freeology

Get to Know You - Bingo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Who has a pet fish? Bingo! Meeting classmates just got a whole lot easier with this colorful template that asks individuals to find 16 classmates who meet the criteria defined in the matrix boxes. Consider extending the activity by...
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University of North Carolina

The War of 1812

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
After reading a sample memo regarding the conflict between Britain and France before the War of 1812, class members assume the role of James Madison and brainstorm how to handle the situation. They will then analyze the creation and...
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Music Publishers Association of the United States

I Made It. I Own It. Please Don't Steal It.

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore the world of copyright law with a variety of activities to instill the importance of respecting creative property. Scholars watch an animated tale then take part in a grand conversation detailing the video's main idea, details,...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Estimating Length Using Scientific Notation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Would you rather have a million dollars or 1 x 10^6 dollars? To find the answer to this question, class members first complete an assessment task converting numbers between decimal notation and scientific notation. They then take...
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US Department of Veterans Affairs

Celebrating America's Freedoms

For Teachers K - 12th
From a flag-raising ceremony to a poster contest, there are many ways for learners to pay respect on Veteran's Day. Class members participate in one or many activities to honor those who served our country. 
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K20 LEARN

Rules Of The Mogwai: Lab Safety And Chemical Properties

For Teachers 6th - 12th
When you don't follow the rules, bad things can happen! Kick off your next lab safety lesson using a resource from the K20 Center. Pupils partner up to decipher MSDS for common lab chemicals, brainstorm common safety rules and their...
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Kenan Fellows

Let's Learn About Stewardship and River Basins

For Teachers 8th
What does it mean to be a good steward? Middle school environmentalists learn to care for their state's waterways through research, a guest speaker, and poster activity. Groups must locate and learn more about a river basin and the human...
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PBS

Harriet Tubman: Abolition Activist

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
Imagine breaking out of prison only to continue to go back in to get others out. Welcome to the life of Harriet Tubman. Scholars research her amazing life and her impact on abolition in the United States. Using primary and secondary...
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NET Foundation for Television

1850-1874 Beef Moves to Nebraska

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Just how long was the Long Drive? Learners investigate the movement of cattle in the Great Plains during the mid-1800s. They incorporate photographic, newspaper, video, and primary source evidence into their posters, artwork, and written...
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Mascil Project

Water Quality

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How do you prevent the spread of water-borne illness in large public swimming areas? Scholars discover the challenges to identifying safe water through an inquiry experiment. They then produce posters sharing their understanding of water...
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Common Sense Media

Fake News: Historical Timeline

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
In 1874, The New York Herald falsely claimed that several animals escaped from the Central Park Zoo, and panic ensued. Using the helpful infographic, pupils discover more instances of fake news throughout history, from as far back as 63...

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