Curated OER
My School Year Memory Book
In this literacy worksheet, students create their own memory book that is about the school year. The prompts are included to help them put answers in the right order.
Curated OER
CSET World History Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
Curated OER
Squiggly's Hidden Word Search
In this literacy worksheet, learners look for the 29 words that use the letter p. They write the words in the spaces that have been provided.
Curated OER
Firefighter Crossword Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, young scholars look for the words that are used in the crossword puzzle. They focus upon vocabulary and spelling.
Curated OER
A-Fishing - Matching Numbers to Number Words
In this numbers literacy learning exercise, students match the numbers 1, 2, and 3 to the corresponding written word that represents each number.
Curated OER
Identifying Ideas Using Words
In this literacy activity worksheet, students identify the picture and meaning for each. Students write the word that explains the meaning of the picture. Students complete 5 examples.
Curated OER
Capitol Gains
Students use a variety of Web sites to obtain specific information about the campaign finances of different Presidential hopefuls. They create graphs that illustrate all of the aspects of campaign finances researched,
Curated OER
Literary Criticism
Young scholars evaluate and debate whether movies, television shows, and other mass media cause violent behavior in students and whether books are the same as or different from these other media in their potential for causing violent...
Curated OER
Naming New Species
Learners explore science of taxonomy and the Five Kingdoms of life,
categorize organisms into Kingdoms, and create multi-media presentations illustrating knowledge of a Kingdom. They collect data and related pictures on the Internet,...
Curated OER
How much money can you earn?
Fifth graders survey how to manage money and the importance of it. Students summarize that each day they have the opportunity to earn or lose money. Students provides many situations to present ways of paying bills and money management.
Curated OER
WWII: The War Effort at Home
Students explore the different ads used by the military. They use media reports and the internet to research the war effort at home during World War II.
Curated OER
Press-ing Freedom
Students consider how free speech applies to journalistic practices in light of a legal case involving two reporters. They participate in a fishbowl discussion about journalism codes of ethics and write response papers.
Curated OER
My Own Private Idaho; Using Social Studies to Explore Idaho
Students engage in several activities to explore Idaho and Social Studies themes. Using an variety of media, students become familiar with Idaho's geography and geology.
Curated OER
Olympic Emblems
Young scholars study the history of Olympic emblems. In this Olympics instructional activity, students examine the Olympic designs and symbols used to represent different Olympic game years. Young scholars then collaborate to create...
Curated OER
Greek Mythology: Cultures and Art
Students examine literary arts. In this Greek mythology lessons, students read Greek myths and select characters from the myths to study. Students create watercolor illustrations of the characters, write short stories about the...
Curated OER
3-D Design - Painting
Students explain elements of relief sculpture. They create a sculpture from foam. They identify characteristics of the art of Clayton Pond and Pop Art. They develop skills in working with color.
Curated OER
Summer Bummers
Brainstorm popular summer activities and their risks after having your class read an article. They will discover the risks of sun overexposure and in groups develop public service announcements for young people. They also propose a media...
Curated OER
Ecology Scavenger Hunt
Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt? Have your class complete a scavenger hunt to become familiar with ecology in this engaging lesson that has them organize their items on a paper bag to illustrate information. Furthermore, learners will...
Curated OER
Combing Through the News
Students use the Sean 'Puffy' Combs trial to compare how and why various media cover a news story differently.
Curated OER
Classes For The Masses
Students explore how class is represented in the media by developing ideas for television pilots that deal with class issues. They compile short lists of television characters from working, middle and upper classes.
Curated OER
Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
Students design and promote technological devices for Father's Day gifts that reflect evolving social trends. They consider the new image of dads cast by today's media and advertisements and its influence.
Curated OER
Environmental Harmony
Students use information from a variety of media to evaluate different artists' views on the human relationship to nature. From these sources, class discussion, and personal experience, students will synthesize a thoughtful,...
Curated OER
It's a Beautiful Day in MY Neighborhood
Students create and produce their own "WAlk Through" video about their neighborhood, develop script writing and on-camera narration skills, and gain knowledge and expertise about the landmarks in their own neighborhoods.
Curated OER
Zen and the Work of Frank Lloyd Wright
Students experience Zen philosophies reflected in artwork, poetry, and architecture. Students will explore these connections and expand the discussion to include a professional author of their choice.