Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presenting Your Case

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research a famous person of their choice in this lesson. They research the person's life, feelings, and character through a series of written activities. They compile their research into a creative project called a character's...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Quick Look at the Makah Whaling Issue

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discuss the idea of values and how they are different for different people and cultures. Using the Internet, they read about the Makah whaling issue affecting the Pacific Northwest. They discuss who has the right and authority...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making E-Books in the Kindergarten Classroom

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars produce e-books using themselves and their physical surroundings to demonstrate content standards, such as number sense or color recognition. They provide evidence using a digital camera, props, and the presentation tool.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Time Marches On

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the development of remote sensing, various instruments used throughout time and create a time line depicting the history of remote sensing.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Raster Graphics (Bitmap)

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry that defines what a Raster graphic (Bitmap) is and explains how it works. Includes a nice illustration and an example of how a bitmap picture is constructed. Links to related information are available.