Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Build a Neighborhood

For Teachers K
Students build a town out of boxes in this instructional activity. They discuss what they know about a neighborhood. They each design a home or apartment building. The class then combines their homes paying special attention to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Systems of Linear Inequalities in Slope-Intercept Form -- Lecture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to linear inequalities in slope-intercept form. As a class, they participate when needed in a demonstration given by their teacher and practice graphing inequalities and describing the solution. They set up and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tracing the Roots of Modern Cities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify several key inventions and other forms of technology that were part of city life during the classical Roman and Greek periods. They report on one characteristic or invention that is shared by modern and ancient cities.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Glad to Meet You, Newfane

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students brainstorm a list of important community locations or buildings. We take pictures of inside and outside and include the history of each. They describe the service or product it provides, the date originated, etc. They build a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Firemen Read

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work in groups of three to five to conduct interview on members of the community. Once groups are formed, they draw an occupation from a hat and find a professional to interview from that occupation in their community. They...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Radiation Lab

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this radiation instructional activity, students use a data table to determine what kind of radiation is being emitted by unknown sources. This instructional activity has 3 problems to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A New Century Of Flight

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners analyze an article about fight traffic and answer questions.  In this investigative lesson plan students study flight and fill out a worksheet pertaining to the information that they just learned. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Airports Ban Liquids on Planes

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Airports Ban Liquids on Planes," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Airports Ban Liquids on Planes

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read " Airports Ban Liquids on Planes," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Four Dead in Indian "Diamond" Hunt

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, learners read "Four Dead in Indian "Diamond" Hunt," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection
Website
Other

U.s. Small Business Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the homepage for the SBA, or Small Business Administration.
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Do You Have the Right Stuff to Run a Small Business?

For Students 9th - 10th
Very comprehensive site with links to all of the roles you must be experienced in to run a small business successfully. Roles such as tax collector, manager/boss, sales/marketing/advertising executive, accountant, etc. are discussed.
Handout
Other

Canadian Bankers Association: Getting Started in Small Business

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses the possible sources of financing when starting a small business, debt financing (borrowing money) and equity financing (investing money).
Website
Other

Score: Counselors to America's Small Business

For Students 9th - 10th
Ask SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business, any small business question for quick answers. SCORE also provides counselors, a learning center, business toolbox, news, stories, and many more small business resources.
Handout
US Food and Drug Administration

Small Business Guide to Food and Drug Administration [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site introduces the Food and Drug Administration and explains its role with small businesses. File also provides links to FDA statutes.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Small Business

For Students 9th - 10th
This video from Wide Angle profiles Rwanda's new economy through the small business of Epiphanie Mukashyaka, a woman widowed by recent genocide.
Handout
Wolters Kluwer

Biz Filings: Small Business Guide: Finding the Right Small Business for You

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides tips on choosing a business that fits your knowledge and skills. Very useful links to help you analyze consumers' wants and evaluate your skills to match those wants. Learn the common mistakes that other business...
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Quick Pick Chart for Financing Sources

For Students 9th - 10th
Business financing options are displayed in chart format based on the age of a business and length of a loan. Loan types are linked to provide additional information about each loan.
Website
US Senate

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

For Students 9th - 10th
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship is working on exciting new projects for young companies. Check out the "Breaking News" link to find out up to date information.
Handout
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide:banks for Small Business Loans

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides description of how to obtain small business loans.
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Writing Your Business Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers the various components you should include in your business plan. Each component is further discussed through a link.
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Equipping Your Business

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site citing sources for receiving information on equipping your business whether it be manufacturing, retail or service. Helpful links are provided to help you determine your equipment needs and acquisition of items as...
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: Defining Your Work Area

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the functionality and cost of locating your business in the home. Topics such as the type of business and why you chose the home to locate your business are discussed. A link to income tax write-offs is provided.
Article
Wolters Kluwer

Small Business Guide: What Are Your Goals?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the economic, personal, and retirement goals of an entrepreneur. The importance of goals and quantifying them in relation to business plans are linked.

Other popular searches