Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adventuring in the Archipelago

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study Charles Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle and his visit to the Gal??pagos Islands. They click through an interactive map of the Gal??pagos Islands to read actual and fictional journal entries from a fellow eco-tourist.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Writing: Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, and Descriptive

For Teachers 6th - 9th
If you are interested in having a basic framework for teaching expository, narrative, persuasive, and descriptive writing, this resource may help; however, you will have to find information on the different forms of writing to share with...
Lesson Plan
Arizona State University

Mining Shapes

For Teachers K Standards
Youngsters recognize and identify shapes. They draw, and use modeling clay to make shapes. They also identify shapes in their environment and in the Navajo culture, then compare the shapes and sort them into groups. This is the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Navajo Rug

For Teachers K
Navajo art incorporates many fascinating shapes and designs. In this shapes lesson, students explore how shapes may be combined to create art and architecture. They also discover shapes in the world around them.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Volume of Cones

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the volume of cones and pyramids. In this geometry lesson, students derive the formula for cones and pyramids. They calculate the volume of cones and other three dimensional shapes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Boggle's World: November Lesson Plan, Classroom English: Getting It Right From the Start

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students learn to ask for information when they don't understand what was said to them. Students work in groups and practice asking prepared question from cards provided by the instructor.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Magician Squares

For Teachers K - 3rd
Elementary school learners investigate the attributes of a square. They discover that squares are polygons and examine squares found in everyday life. They concentrate on connecting the word, square, with the shape. As an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rainforest Adventures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners study the vegetation and types of animals that live in the rainforest. They role-play their favorite rainforest animals and write letters from the viewpoint of their favorite animals. After writing their letters, they view a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cones, Cylinders, Spheres

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students classify polygons by name and shape. In this geometry lesson, students identify the lateral surface of each conic. They differentiate between cones, cylinders and spheres.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Real World Situations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve linear equations using graphs. In this algebra instructional activity, students depict real life situation using lines and functions. They identify the slope, data and predict graphing behavior.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hurray for Arrays and Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders begin learning about multiplication using arrays. In this multiplication with arrays activity, 3rd graders interact with tiles on the overhead as they follow the teacher in making arrays. They write multiplication sentences...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore geometric shapes. In this math lesson, students identify geometric and non-geometric shapes using the computer. Students research geometric shapes in art and architecture.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral

For Teachers K
Students explore regular geometric shapes. In this shapes lesson plan, students investigate geometric shapes in the world around them. Students differentiate between regular and irregular shapes.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Spanish Animal Names Flashcards

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site, which is provided for by Quia Corporation, allows one to practice basic Spanish animal names using a flashcard type format.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Spanish Animal Names Concentration

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site from Quia, a practice tool is provided in order to practice your basic Spanish animal names using a concentration game type format.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Spanish Animal Names Word Search

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site from the Quia Corporation, you can use this site to practice your basic Spanish animal names using a word search type format.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Spanish Animal Name Games

For Students 6th - 8th
Use this website to practice your Spanish animal names using matching game, flashcards, concentration, and word search type formats.
Activity
Other

Primera Escuela: El Oso

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A collection of many Spanish-language crafts and activities about bears.
Activity
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Story Place: Who Am I?

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This interactive tool allows readers to select an animal by picture and the name of the animal is said and shown on the screen in both English and Spanish.
Activity
Other

Primera Escuela: First School

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A diverse variety of fun activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. Among other subjects you'll find: alphabet, animals, holidays and events, coloring pages (for fairy tales, holidays, vocabulary, etc.) crafts and more....
Article
Other

Kind News Online Teacher Zone

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Readings, activities, and lesson plans from KIND News Online. Teach children social responsibility with focus on animal protection and environmental conservation. News articles available in both English and Spanish.
Website
NASA

Nasa Space Place: El Space Place

For Students 3rd - 8th
NASA's space science site for kids - en Espanol. Features a wide range of activities, including games, projects, animations, and more. Also contains useful information on basic physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences, offering...
Website
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)

Cnice: Cuentos Y Leyendas Ilustrados Por Ninos Ii

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource features four stories and related activities in Spanish. Students can watch an animated version or listen and read along. Each story also includes activities: word puzzles, coloring, reading comprehension questions, and...
Activity
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)

Cnice: Cuentos Y Leyendas: Ilustrados Por Ninos Iii

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource features four stories and related activities in Spanish -- activities include interactive games, illustrations, videos, and craft activities for each story.