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Curated OER

Westward Expansion

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars locate California and New York on a map and explore available means of travel in the 19th century. Students explore the role of trade in pioneer America and simulate various barter transactions.
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Paper Plate Observation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze transits from previous scientists. They identify simple objects that could have been used for documentation in the science world. They also practice scientific inquiry using methodology.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Battle to the Death: Adding Integers

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young scholars explore the concept of adding integers.  In this adding integers lesson, young scholars simulate the battle of the 300 spartans at Thermopylae.  Young scholars use colored game pieces to represent positive and...
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Curated OER

Shadow Ball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners view a film about baseball and calculate the time required for a variety of operations that take place in baseball. They use the calculations to stage a credible game of Shadow Ball and reflect on the challenges for arranging...