Curated OER
Keeping Warm
Fifth graders measure the temperature of water using a thermometer. They record the temperatures of water on a chart. Students use the temperature data to determine which materials are the best conductors of heat. They discuss their...
Curated OER
The 3 Bees
Students review what the three bees are: respect, responsibility and safety.  Individually, they use the internet to complete a webquest to examine how to be respectful to others and be responsible for their actions.  To end the lesson,...
Curated OER
Digit Reversal Correction: 6 Doesn't Mix
Students practice methods of remembering by association.  In small groups, children explore directions of numbers.  Students practice procedures for digit reversal correction.
Curated OER
Best Practices
Students create displays throughout the year to generate interest in upcoming events.  They develop a plan to increase awareness of a variety of physical fitness programs.  Students create flyers about local activities and share the...
Curated OER
Identifying Conflicts in Stories
Fifth graders practice analyzing story points by discussing Cinderella.  In this reading comprehension lesson, 5th graders identify the four main types of conflicts in stories and how they are presented in modern day...
Curated OER
Good Judgement and Honesty
Seventh graders write about the importance of honesty. In this character education lesson, 7th graders reflect about the value of honesty and following the rules. This lesson is part of a larger unit on honesty. 
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Christmas Truce
Students research the Christmas truce during World War I. In this social studies lesson, students discuss World War I and the Christmas Truce. Students write a response about the truce.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Do You Mean?"
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. Used to motivate students to use higher-level thinking skills, read, and develop an appreciation for their culture. Good resource.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Do You Mean?"
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. Used to motivate students to use higher-level thinking skills, read, and develop an appreciation for their culture. Good resource.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Storing Android Accelerometer Data: App Design
Young scholars work through an online tutorial on MIT's App Inventor to learn how to create Android applications. Using those skills, they create their own applications and use them to collect data from an Android device accelerometer...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Reading Fluency
This lesson engages learners in reading fluency practice. Teachers will modeling auditorily, use timed self-assessments, and ensure partners give feedback to motivate the students.