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Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Ensi: The Great Fossil Find Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students hear a story as they "find" bones that you have put in an envelope for them. Their job is to begin assembling the bones as best they can. The students will invariably come up with different configurations--just like scientists...
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Unit Plan
Indiana University

Ensi: Introduction to Evolution Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit plan presented by the Evolution and the Nature of Science Institutes is one way to introduce evolution. The authors have created a Pre-test about what evolution is/is not to address misconceptions. There are handouts and...
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Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Ensi: Blocks and Screws Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Evolution and the Nature of Science Institute offers lesson plans that investigate the vestigial organs in such a way as to better explain their imperfections as proof of evolution rather than the result of "intelligent design."
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Activity
Indiana University

Indiana: Gramatica Y Ortografia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn and practice Spanish. Find grammar rules, exercises, courses, culture, and other related links.
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Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Ann Pale Kreyol: Leson en Dyalog

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a sample activity in Haitian Creole. It could be a great tool for getting a conversation started with Haitian ESL students.
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Graphic
Indiana University

America in Caricature: 1765 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of political cartoons from 1765-1875 arranged by time period.
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Handout
Indiana University

Juan M. Soto: Reglas Preterite and Imperfect

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise, but thorough English explanation of the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish grammar. Great review for advanced students or teachers who want a quick review. Links are also available to interactive exercises and sheets that...
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Unit Plan
Indiana University

Juan M. Soto: Ejercicios Subjuntivo Presente Handout

For Students 9th - 10th
Handout of three short exercises that may be printed for classroom use to practice the present subjunctive tense. Each exercise is also available for practice in interactive exercises that are linked to this site. This is a great...
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Handout
Indiana University

Iu: Juan M. Soto Reglas Subjuntivo Creer/dudar

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise, but thorough Spanish explanation of the subjunctive in the noun clause with expressions of doubt and disbelief. Great review for advanced students or teachers who want a quick review. Links are also available to interactive...
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Handout
Indiana University

Juan M. Soto: Reglas Direct Object Pronouns

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise, but thorough English explanation of direct object pronouns in Spanish grammar.
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Handout
Indiana University

Juan M. Soto: Reglas Indirect Object Pronouns

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise, but thorough English explanation of indirect object pronouns in Spanish grammar. Also explains how to use direct and indirect object pronouns together.
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Handout
Indiana University

Juan M. Soto: Reglas Uses of the "Se" Pronoun in Spanish

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise, but thorough English explanation of the uses of the pronoun "se" in Spanish. Great review for advanced students or teachers who want a quick review.
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Handout
Indiana University

Juan M. Soto: Reglas Verbos Como "Gustar"

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise, but thorough English explanation of the verb "gustar" and other similar verbs. Great review for advanced students or teachers who want a quick review.
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Website
Indiana University

Lilly Library: Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Indiana University offers an illustrated history of political cartoons before and during the Civil War including pictures of Abraham Lincoln and the elections of 1860 and 1864.
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Activity
Indiana University

Indiana University: Writing Book Reviews

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page, which is provided for by the Indiana University, gives good information to help in writing book reviews. It tells you what to look for when reading, how to write, and provides a sample book review.
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Activity
Indiana University

Indiana University: Howard Gardner

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This website from the Indiana University gives an overview of Howard Gardner's life and work. Learn more about this educational reformer by reading about his work.
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Activity
Indiana University

University of Indiana: Ejercicios De Gramatica

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice your grammar with this collection of interactive exercises.
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Website
Indiana University

Indiana University: Human Origins and Evolution in Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A website that catalogs links related to human origins and evolution in Africa. The links contain teaching resources, research information, and images.
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Unit Plan
Indiana University

The Center on Congress: An Introduction to Primary Sources

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover the difference between primary and secondary sources, then take a quiz to test your knowledge.
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Mineral Resources: Aggregates

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what aggregates are made of, how widespread their uses are, and how vital they are for the economy.
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Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Indiana University: German Americans and Their Contributions to Us Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site outlines two well-organized lesson plans for teaching about German culture in the United States. Also includes extra credit ideas.
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Website
Indiana University

Iupui: Historic New Harmony, Indiana

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home site for the landmark town of New Harmony, Indiana, which is the site of two attempted communal livings. Both the Harmonists, from 1814-1825, and the Owenites, from 1825-1826, called New Harmony home in hopes of a great...
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Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Area 10 Math and Technology Project: Nutrition Labels

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson Plan involving all aspects of reading a nutrition label. Emphasizes math skills. Includes links to a teacher outline, student copies and reference materials.
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Lesson Plan
Indiana University

Indiana Magazine of History: James Whitcomb Riley, Indiana Poet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Fourth-grade lesson plan on James Whitcomb Riley's poetic style, especially his use of local color and dialect. It also introduces the use of recitation as entertainment in the days before electronic entertainment. Although the lesson...