Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Civil Rights Violations In America, A Historical Review

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze an event where a person or groups of people were singled out because of their race, religion, nationality or sexuality. They interpret the song "Scarecrow" by Melissa Etheridge and apply the lyrics to the events they...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Phragmites australis: Invasive Plant Species

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research and investigate invasive species, with specific focus on the exotic plant Phargmites australis and its impact on Piermont Marsh near the community of Piermont, New York.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Do we Really Need Wild Nature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research challenges with which modern biotechnology confronts wild nature. Students collect articles that relate to biotechnology and the environment. Young scholars prepare a collaborative answer to the question, "Do we...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Activity 1: The Effect of Cold on Characteristics Important to Fishes

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore how organisms are adapted to live in the ultimate of extreme environments. They discuss the reasons for the similarities and differences between them, themselves, and the more familiar organisms around them. Students are...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Quality Monitoring

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils comprehend the four parameters of water quality. They perform tests for salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and clarity or turbidity. Students comprehend why scientists and environmental managers monitor water uality and aquatic...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Life Under German Occupation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students read the description of life under the occupation of Sweden by the Germans during the World War.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Scientists Discover Gene to Waterproof Rice

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Scientists Discover Gene to Waterproof Rice," 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: Bullying an Epidemic in the U.K.

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Bullying an Epidemic in the U.K.," 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: The Queen's Speech

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "The Queen's Speech," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make Work Easier!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils work in pairs to design a lever. They conduct experiments using a penny and nickel to explore the uses of a lever.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Junk Art

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students find uses for old or discarded items (recycling) by making puppets.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Do Human Practices Affect Water Quality?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine if human practices have any noticeable effects on the quality of stream life as measured by the presence of certain macroinvertebrates. They collect, preserve and identify macroinvertibrate samples and quantify the data.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's A Free Country, Isn't It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine immigration into the United States. They identify the rights and responsbilities of being a citizen of this country. They create a new verse to be included in the National Anthem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

People Who Made a Difference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice using new vocabulary related to equality, social justice and civil rights. They describe how one person can contribute to the common good. They research a person of their choice and share how they have made a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Canada's other ice show

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students increase consciousness of the history of Canadian success in figure skating and appreciate the pioneers of figure skating in Canada; to examine their accomplishments in their historical context.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Getting Out of the Box

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is the (No) Establishment Clause?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and discuss the Establishment Clause.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Borders Within: Social Interaction on the Border

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students analyze social interaction, racism, and prejudice on the border through exploration of their own experiences.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Before Rosa Parks: Upper Grades Activity: Frances Watkins Harper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the rhetorical strategies Frances Watkins Harper used, such as tone, emotional appeal and descriptive language
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Canada's Immigration Policy: Mock Immigration Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the Canadian immigration process, and assuming the roles of immigrants from varied backgrounds, and take part in mock immigration hearings.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Federal Legislative Process: A Mock Session in the House of Commons

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the legislative process in Canada's House of Commons. They simulate the role of being a sitting member of the House of Commons, developing bills, conducting meetings, and voting on the written bills.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Federal Political Campaign Pamphlet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students organize and create a six-panel federal political campaign pamphlet. They research the main Canadian federal political parties, analyze the platforms, and organize the information for their pamphlet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

From the Kitchen Table to the House of Commons

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine cartoons that include caricatures of all leaders of federal parties.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Video Conferences with Parliamentarians

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students from all over Canada videoconference with Parliamentarians to talk about issues in a current bill.

Other popular searches