Curated OER
Reading Comprehension: Setting
Use this worksheet on setting to help guide learners as they read a book with their family. As they read, they answer four questions about when and where the book takes place. This worksheet is designed to be signed by reader and parent...
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Perceiving Place
Students observe how color creates the mood of a place, and generate sketches and drawings that capture their observations.
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Pirate Map
Students write directions explaining how to get from one location to another by using a map of their town and use simple maps to identify and locate places.
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Star it Chart
In this main idea worksheet, students fill out a star graphic organizer about the main idea, movement, location, place, and more for a subject. Students complete 6 spaces.
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Global Weather Patterns and Disease
Pupils conduct research projects to determine the effects of climatic changes on the spread of infectious diseases throughout regions. After conducting their Internet research, students develop mini-presentations on their given disease...
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5 Themes Awareness of Current Event Issues
Students analyze newspaper articles for the 5 themes of geography. They create a colorful portfolio explaining how each theme: location, place, etc. is relevant in a chosen current event.
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Becoming a "Seer" -- The Observation of Place
Students discover that effective observations can help their writing. They realize their sense of place and how they view the world around them. They write about their place and share with the class.
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Ticket to Ride
Students research a place they would like to visit. They write a report about that location that includes a map, the climate and other features that explain their desire to visit.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Elements of a Story
Explore the elements of a story using the well-known Cinderella story as source material. Learn about setting, character, sequence, exposition, conflict, climax, and resolution.
US National Archives
Nara: A New Deal for the Arts: Rediscovering America
As part of the artistic nationalism that took place during the Great Depression, this website from the National Archives and Records Administration focuses on many American scenes. Lots of focus on small-town life and various regions.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Rounding and Significant Digits
Explains how to round to a given number of "significant digits".
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Nouns
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces nouns: person, place or thing. There are opportunities provided for students to practice.