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Curated OER

Eureka! I've Got an Idea

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research the accomplishments of an inventor. They create a web site based on the research including historical, economic and scientific impact of the invention.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Respectful Interview

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students interview elderly people in a senior citizen community center. In this character counts lesson, students interview the elderly about how society can be more respectful.  They videotape and watch the interviews together. 
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Curated OER

Bully Busting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students keep a respect journal. In this character counts lesson plan, students write in a journal what it means to be respectful. They answer sentence stems and share their thoughts with classmates.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Polar Animals Writing Practice

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this polar animals writing learning exercise, students complete sentence starters that use polar animals, then write several sentences to continue their "story." A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Curated OER

Time Machine: Drive for the American Dream

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners view a documentary on automobiles. Americans have always been in love with automobiles. They are a definition of character, and a representation of social status. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and create an...
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Curated OER

Save Our Forests

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the forest products industry and its affects upon their communities. They inventory the wood and paper products they consume and determine how it translates into the number of trees cut. Using a spreadsheet, they...
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Worksheet
Eastland FFA

Grapes of Wrath Movie Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
John Ford's 1940 film version of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath is the subject of a 23-question instructional activity designed to accompany a viewing of the film. The questions not only focus viewers on events, but also ask them...
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Curated OER

Time Traveler Blues: The Great Depression

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research the Great Depression Era and its effect on the world. They create a multimedia presentation over the Great Depression from many angles.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words...

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders take three different photographs representing the beginning, middle and end of their story. They use the Tool Factor program Fresco to add elements to enhance their creativity and make their writing come alive. They then...