Curated OER
Adventures With Maps And Globes
First graders examine the differences between a map and a globe. They discuss and identify the symbols on maps and globes, then in small groups complete a worksheet. Students then complete a Venn Diagram comparing maps and globes.
Curated OER
Producing Sounds
Third graders examine items that make sounds. When given craft sticks, 3rd graders practice making different sounds with them. Sticks are rubbed together or placed partially on a desk and plucked. Afterward, students discuss the types of...
Curated OER
Word Choice: Whose and Who's
In these word choice worksheets, students read the sentences and complete each sentence with one of the choices of whose or who's.
Curated OER
Architectural Acoustics
In this acoustics worksheet, learners use a chart of the speed of sound through different materials to determine which materials should be used to build certain building types. Students complete 2 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Math Maven's Mysteries
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Colossal Circus Caper.' Students create a table to help organize the time and measurement elements from the story. Students must determine how tall Ella...
Curated OER
Let's Celebrate Our Land!
Students investigate Woody Guthrie's beliefs. In this citizenship lesson, students research and discuss the beliefs of Woody Guthrie and write down several facts that they learned.
Curated OER
Fraction Lessons That Motivate
Fraction lessons can provide both concrete and abstract ways to teach students about the concept of equal parts.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Marmoset Monkeys Take Turns to 'Talk'
Article reports on the findings of animal researchers that marmoset monkeys appear to talk in turns. Includes an audio sample of marmoset communication.
Read Works
Read Works: What Is a Talking Stick?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text talking sticks and how Native Americans used it to take turns speaking. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Introduction to Accountable Talk
In this lesson, young scholars will take a more active role in their learning by discussing a read aloud with their partners. The teacher will become more of a facilitator in the lesson and allow the children to "wrangle" with the content.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Palestinians Seek Statehood From United Nations Assembly
Learn how the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis escalates as the Palestinian president asks the United Nations to turn their territories into an official country, Palestine. (September, 2011)
Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District: Universal Engagement Strategies [Pdf]
Lesson where students are not engaged followed by descriptions of ten engagement strategies including turn and talk, green and red cards, everybody stand up, and more.
National Archives (UK)
National Archives Learning Curve: Cold War
Discusses different aspects of the Cold War such as "Did the Cold War really start in 1919-1939?" and "Was the Vietnam War a turning point in the Cold War?"
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: School Readiness
Use these resources to turn everyday moments into brain-building adventures. Children's lives are packed with first-time experiences. As a caring, supportive adult who talks with them, asks them questions, offers comfort, and shares...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons: Disappointment
Whether the disappointment comes from unmet expectations at a birthday party or from another disappointment such as not getting a favorite snack at the grocery store or missing out on playtime with a friend due to illness, it is...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Motherland: Lesson Plan: Family Planning
Engaging youth in discussions about family planning is difficult for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the general discomfort adolescents have talking with adults about sex. Sometimes it can be easier to talk about...