University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Art Mc Kay
Presents biographical information from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan on one of the members of the Regina Five, Art McKay whose work "brought attention to art in western Canada".
US Geological Survey
Alaska Volcano Observatory: Current Volcanic Activity in Alaska
Current activity among Alaska's volcanoes is reported at this detailed site. Kamchatka Peninsula's volcanoes also receive attention. Location of active and dormant volcanoes are plotted, images of activity are regularly updated via...
CPALMS
Mountain Bicycles, Inc.
[Free Registration/Login Required] During this MEA simulation, kindergarten students will be deciding which type of bike will be best for a company to sell in their community. Students must work in cooperative groups as they determine...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Polar and Nonpolar Interface
Observe how molecules with hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions move in a mixture of oil and water, and pay attention to changes in potential energy over time. Move and rotate the molecules to see how they interact with their surrounding...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Find the Technology
Find the Technology is a fun way for kids to learn about all-things-tech! The "review" element of the game guides students through a tutorial of various technological tools. The "search" encourages students to locate - and then define -...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Which Voice Will I Hear?
Find out about having both a fixed and a growth mindset talking to us and competing for our attention.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America: Mental Health Info: Adhd and Add
Introduction to ADHD and ADD in children covers the signs and symptoms, causes, the impact they have, and how to get help.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: My Big Break!
The focus trait for this writing lesson is idea development; students will consider the idea of becoming famous and making the cover of an infamous magazine, People. Moving from the mundane to inspirational, attention to detail and...
Other
Story Arts: Listening Skills Table for Storytelling
Two rubrics to assess a listener's attention during a storytelling session. The first is used to record frequency of audience reactions. The second is used to access the listener's level of comprehension.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Anne Vallayer Coster
Anne Vallayer-Coster (1744-1818) was an eighteenth-century French painter. Known as a prodigy artist at a young age, she achieved fame and recognition very early in her career, being admitted to the Royal Academy in 1770, at the age of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Missouri, 1904
A map from 1904 of Missouri showing the capital of Jefferson City, major cities and towns, railroads, and rivers. An inset map details St. Louis. "Missouri - Organized as a Territory in 1812; admitted to the statehood in 1821. Its lead...
Curated OER
Geo Cities: How Is Singing Created
This site provides information on how the body functions while singing. It pays special attention to the movement of the vocal cords.
Curated OER
Geo Cities: How Is Singing Created
This site provides information on how the body functions while singing. It pays special attention to the movement of the vocal cords.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Highly Flammable
This orange and black picture is used to bring clear attention to the highly flammable materials in the area. The graphic in the middle shows a large flame.