3rd Grade History Unit Design: Native Americans of North America

This unit on American Indians: By studying the regions of the United States and the cultures that live in each region, students are able to compare/contrast within regions and across regions how tribes used their environments, and their cultural and other contributions to American life. Note that the emphasis here is on broader groups of tribes for each region with some instruction on specific tribes representing each region. In no way is this case study approach to learning about one tribe meant to be generalized to all tribes of that region. We understand that each tribe was and continues to be unique in its culture, practices, lifeways, and traditions.

Material Type: Unit of Study

Author: Leslie Heffernan

3rd Grade History Unit: Geography & Cultures of North America

The unit is focused on the examination of geography in terms of “place.” Students dive into inquiry to answer the compelling questions, “Where are we?” and “Who are we?” Through these two questions students will understand where they live and where people around the world live. Students will also dive into the term “culture” and define it through many characteristics. Students will examine and reflect upon their own culture and research different cultures of North America.

Material Type: Unit of Study

Authors: Leslie Heffernan, Morgen Larsen

APA Style Guide

The standard citation style guide book for the fields of business, education, health science, public service, and social science is the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition, 2010. The American Psychological Association (APA) publishes the manual. We commonly refer to it as "the APA Manual". The business, education, health science, public service, and social science departments at IRSC recommend APA format for papers written in these fields. Two types of citations are included in most research papers: citations within the text of the document and a list of reference citations at the end of the paper. In-Text Citations: The APA Manual uses the author-date citation system for in-text citations. Reference Citations: The sources you use in your work are included as a separate list at the end of the paper. The APA Manual suggests using the title, References, for the list.

Material Type: Reading

Academic English

Academic/Business English is designed as a practical course to develop an authentic understanding of how to use concepts of writing and discourse to communicate in the workforce. Students will have the ability to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions in using real-life situations and learning scenarios. All new concepts will be introduced in context while incorporating various writing, speaking and listening activities.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Deanna Mayers

CyberlabKIds: Learn English for kids (1-6)

Cyberlabkids is a website for children to practice and learn English. it is fun and entertaining. The ministry of Education in Costa Rica is using it and it is being used all over the world for free.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Diagram/Illustration, Full Course, Game, Interactive, Lesson Plan, Primary Source, Student Guide, Syllabus, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Dr. Allen Quesada Pacheco

English Language Arts, Grade 11

The 11th grade learning experience consists of 7 mostly month-long units aligned to the Common Core State Standards, with available course material for teachers and students easily accessible online. Over the course of the year there is a steady progression in text complexity levels, sophistication of writing tasks, speaking and listening activities, and increased opportunities for independent and collaborative work. Rubrics and student models accompany many writing assignments.Throughout the 11th grade year, in addition to the Common Read texts that the whole class reads together, students each select an Independent Reading book and engage with peers in group Book Talks. Students move from learning the class rituals and routines and genre features of argument writing in Unit 11.1 to learning about narrative and informational genres in Unit 11.2: The American Short Story. Teacher resources provide additional materials to support each unit.

Material Type: Full Course

English Language Arts, Grade 12

The 12th grade learning experience consists of 7 mostly month-long units aligned to the Common Core State Standards, with available course material for teachers and students easily accessible online. Over the course of the year there is a steady progression in text complexity levels, sophistication of writing tasks, speaking and listening activities, and increased opportunities for independent and collaborative work. Rubrics and student models accompany many writing assignments.Throughout the 12th grade year, in addition to the Common Read texts that the whole class reads together, students each select an Independent Reading book and engage with peers in group Book Talks. Language study is embedded in every 12th grade unit as students use annotation to closely review aspects of each text. Teacher resources provide additional materials to support each unit.

Material Type: Full Course

Grade 12 Language Arts

If you are reading this then the chances are pretty good that you are taking this course to wrap up your requirements for English/Language Arts. I know what that's like. In your efforts to complete everything you have to do in order to graduate you may have a tendency to rush to finish things on time. Every effort has been made to make this an enjoyable experience for you. Each unit will provide you with some information about the skills that you are expected to master in addition to why those skills are important as you transition out of high school and into whatever life may have in store for you. Beyond an appreciation for the texts and concepts presented in this class you will see why the skills that you develop will be applicable to life outside of school. You may wonder initially how some of the materials fit into your plans, but the ability to read things critically and analyze information will help you to become a better decision maker and to see how some of these common themes are ones that humanity has struggled with for as long as people have shared information and entertained each other.

Material Type: Full Course

Authors: Jon Fila, Scott Schwister, Thomas Brandt

Art Appreciation and Techniques

This course is an exploration of visual art forms and their cultural connections for the student with little experience in the visual arts. It includes a brief study of art history and in depth studies of the elements, media, and methods used in creative processes and thought. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: interpret examples of visual art using a five-step critical process that includes description, analysis, context, meaning, and judgment; identify and describe the elements and principles of art; use analytical skills to connect formal attributes of art with their meaning and expression; explain the role and effect of the visual arts in societies, history, and other world cultures; articulate the political, social, cultural, and aesthetic themes and issues that artists examine in their work; identify the processes and materials involved in art and architectural production; utilize information to locate, evaluate, and communicate information about visual art in its various forms. Note that this course is an alternative to the Saylor FoundationĺÎĺ_ĺĚĺ_s ARTH101A and has been developed through a partnership with the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; the Saylor Foundation has modified some WSBCTC materials. This free course may be completed online at any time. (Art History 101B)

Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Reading, Syllabus

Reading Music

A beginning course in music notation, rhythm and other music elements with tutorials, exercises, references and articles.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Unit of Study

Author: Jose Redriguez Alvira

Secondary Two Mathematics: Integrated Pathway CCSS

The Mathematics Vision Project (MVP) curriculum has been developed to realize the vision and goals of the New Core Standards of Mathematics. The Comprehensive Mathematics Instruction (CMI) framework is an integral part of the materials. You can read more about the CMI framework in the Utah Mathematics Teacher Journal. (UCTM, 2009)

Material Type: Full Course, Lesson Plan, Student Guide, Textbook, Unit of Study

Mathematics Vision Project Year 3: Achievement Levels by Module

This resource gives achievement level of 1-4 for each Module of Integrated Year 3 from Mathematics Vision Project.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: David Parascand

Secondary One Curriculum - Mathematics Vision Project

Table of Contents: Introduction to the Materials Module 1: Sequences Module 2: Linear & Exponential Functions Module 3: Features of Functions Module 4: Equations & Inequalities Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities Module 6: Transformations & Symmetry Module 7: Congruence, Construction & Proof Module 8: Connecting Algebra & Geometry Module 9: Modeling Data Core Correlation

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Barbara Kuehl, Janet Sutorius, Joleigh Honey, Scott Hendrickson, Travis Lemon

A+ Click K-12 Math Test

A+ Click is an interactive collection of more than 3700 math problems and answers for K-1 K-12 school program. It defines the personal level of math knowledge. You move up into the next level if you give 5 correct answers in a row. Practice makes perfect.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Game, Lecture Notes

Author: Igor Kokcharov

Calculus

Published in 1991 by Wellesley-Cambridge Press, the book is a useful resource for educators and self-learners alike. It is well organized, covers single variable and multivariable calculus in depth, and is rich with applications. In addition to the Textbook, there is also an online Instructor's Manual and a student Study Guide. Prof. Strang has also developed a related series of videos, Highlights of Calculus, on the basic ideas of calculus.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Gilbert Strang

High School Calculus

Calculus is a year-long course that is comparable to calculus courses at the college or university level. In this course, the technological tools required for exploring, learning, and communicating calculus concepts include Microsoft Word with Microsoft Equation (or its equivalent) for typing math assignments, an approved graphing calculator (see a list of acceptable calculators at College Board AP Central) for the AP Calculus exam, and some type of grapher for creating graphs online such as Graphmatica (Windows) or Grapher (MAC) or an online graphing utility of your choice.

Material Type: Full Course

Author: Deanna Mayers

Math 1A/1B: Pre-Calculus

This Pre-Calculus course is designed to prepare students for a calculus course. This course is taught so that students will acquire a solid foundation in algebra and trigonometry. The course concentrates on the various functions that are important to the study of the calculus.

Material Type: Full Course

Authors: Rachel Lehman, Sarah Eichorn

Operation Bee

The following is a lab manual with three different activities to help students become more aware of bee's. The goal of Operation Bee is to educate students about the impact of bees in our everyday lives. Through observation, data collecting, and engineering students will engage in an effort to increase awareness and data available on bees.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Authors: Kate Larson, Lora Gibbons, Kyana Trane, Donna Trane, Sarah Weston, Emma Davis

Genetics

Video and Prezi presentation on Genetics

Material Type: Interactive

Author: Sarah Weston

Earth Science Concepts for High School (Student's Edition)

CK-12 Earth Science For High School covers the study of Earth - its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the environment and human actions, and astronomy.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Textbook

Author: Desonie, Dana