Lesson Plans, Units of Study, and Curriculum Guides
LESSON PLAN:
A written scheme prepared by the teacher that includes the instructional objectives and methods for a particular functional unit or period of instruction.
(Source: Facts on File Dictionary of Education , 1988, p. 271, IMC Ref. 370.3 S525fa)
WEB SITES with Lesson Planning ideas.
- THE ARTS (visual, drama, music)
- LANGUAGE ARTS (reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking)
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- GUIDANCE
- HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SAFETY
- INFORMATION LITERACY/LIBRARY SKILLS
- INTERNET LESSON PLANS
- MATHEMATICS
- MULTIDISCIPLINARY (integrates several content areas)
- SCIENCES
- SECOND LANGUAGE
- SOCIAL STUDIES
- SPECIAL EDUCATION
- TECHNOLOGY
THE ARTS (visual, dramatic, music)
Building Dances 2005
(sample K-12 lesson plans, p. 6-12)
IMC 793.3 M147bu2
Center Stage: A Curriculum for the Performing Arts
(elementary level)
IMC 372.66 C771ce
Classroom Activities for Interdisciplinary Teaching of Appalachian Studies
(Gr. K-12)
IMC 974 B9423cl
Dance for All
(Elementary Levels)
IMC 372.86 A425da
Discipline-Based Art Education: A Curriculum Sampler
(Gr. K-12)
IMC 700 D611
Early Childhood Units for Music
IMC 372.87044 B493ea
Experimenting with Art: 25 Easy-to-Teach Lessons in Design and Color for Grades 3-6
IMC 372.5 W855ex
Foundations in Elementary Education: Music
(sample lesson plans, p. 181-312, gr. K-3; accompanying CD)
IMC 372.87044 C285fo
Lessons in American Music
(Grades 4-6)
372.87044 L748le
Music: A Wa y of Life for the Young Child
(Gr. PreK-3; includes music skills development chart, birth-6 years, p. 14-F)
IMC 372.87 B358mu3
Musical Movements: A Curriculum of Lessons for Grades 1-8
IMC IMC 372.868 H325
Mail and Mystery, Family and Friends: Drama Curriculum for Second and Third Grades
IMC 372.66043 G369ma
Multicultural Studio Art Projects for Secondary Students: Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans, Color Prints, & Worksheets for Exploring Eight World Cultures
IMC 707.12 H714mu
Music Fundamentals: Methods and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher
IMC 372.87 R893mu2
Rhythmic Activities and Dance
(elementary level)
IMC 372.86 B471rh
Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher
IMC 707.12 H921su
Teaching Music with a Multicultural Approach
(upper elementary and middle grades)
IMC 708.71 T253
LANGUAGE ARTS (reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking)
Building a Language-Focused Curriculum for the Preschool Classroom
(sample curriculum, v.2, p. 51-133)
IMC 372.6 B932
Building Language Throughout the Year: The Preschool Early Literacy Curriculum
IMC 372.6 B9324
Ease Into Writing
(upper elementary - secondary levels)
IMC 372.6 E13
English Teacher's Portfolio of Multicultural Activities: Ready-to-Use Lessons and Cooperative Activities for Grades 7-12
IMC 370.196 C874en
Experiences with Literature: Thematic Whole Language Model for the K-3 Bilingual Classroom
IMC 372.64 N499ex
First Language Lessons for the Well-trained Mind
Level 3
IMC 372.61 W812fi
Favorites, Friendships, Food & Fantasy: Literature-Based Thematic Units for Early Primary
IMC 372.6 L954fa
Global Classroom: A Thematic Multicultural Model for the K-6 and ESL Classroom
IMC 370.196 D296gl
Hands-on Word Family Activities for Young Readers: Ready-to-use Lessons and Activities for Building Literacy Skills
(grades K-3)
IMC 372.4 B8792ha
Inclusive Literacy Lessons for Early Childhood
IMC 372.6 S334in
Internet Activities for Language Arts
Primary level: IMC 372.6 K83in
Intermediate level: IMC 372.6 G244in
Challenging level: IMC 372.6 R635in
Language Arts Learning Centers for the Primary Grades
(four complete learning center units)
IMC 372.6 P831la
Language Arts Lessons for Active Learning, Grades 3-8
IMC 372.6 F3362la
The Learning Strategies Handbook
(can be used in ESL or foreign language learning situations; sample lessons pages 179-237)
IMC 418.007 L438
Learning to Listen, Listening to Learn
IMC 372.69044 M135le
Lessons for Little Ones: Language Arts and Cooperative Learning, K-2
IMC 372.6 C9761e
Literature Links to Phonics
(elementary level)
IMC 372.4145 D962li
Literacy Strategies
(primary)
IMC 428.4 L776
Making Words, First Grade: 100 Hands-on Lessons for Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, and Spelling
IMC 372.465 C973ma Gr. 1
Making Words, Second Grade: 100 Hands-on Lessons for Phonemic Awarness, Phonics, and Spelling
IMC 372.465 C973ma Gr. 2
Novels and Plays: 30 Creative Teaching Guides for Grades 6-12
IMC 810.712 S694no
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children: A Classroom Curriculum
IMC 372.465 P574
Preparing for the North Carolina Writing Assessment: Grade 4
IMC 808.042 M822pr
Responding to Media Violence: Starting Points for Classroom Practice
(elementary level--4 sample lesson plans pages 36-82)
IMC 372.83 R434
Strategies and Lessons for Improving Basic Early Literacy Skills
(elementary level)
IMC 372.4 S898
Teaching the Classics in the Inclusive Classroom: Reader Response Activities to Engage All Learners
IMC 428.40712 M159te
Teaching TV Production in a Digital World: Integrating Media Literacy
(secondary level)
IMC 791.450232 K36te
Teaching Viewing: 10 Units of Learning with Visual Texts
(gr. K-10)
IMC 371.335 T253
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Active for Life: Develpmentally Appropriate Movement Programs for Young Children
IMC 372.86 S215ac
Building Language Throughout the Year: The Preschool Early Literacy Curriculum
IMC 372.6 B9324
N.C. Guide for the Early Years
IMC 372.21 N865
Conversational Classroom: Lesson Plans for Preschool Language Learning Through Interaction
IMC 372.6 C319co
Curriculum in Early Childhood: A Resource Guide for
Preschool & Kindergarten Teachers
IMC 372.21 C976
Explorations with Young Children
(accompanying video entitled Social Studies: A Way to Integrate Curriculum for Four- and Five-Year-Olds )
IMC 372.83 E96
Early Childhood Units for Music
IMC 372.87044 B493ea
Early Education Curriculum: A Child's Connection to the World
IMC 372.19 J125ea4
Favorites, Friendships, Food & Fantasy: Literature-Based Thematic Units for Early Primary
IMC 372.37 S644gr
Growing, Growing Strong: a Whole Health Curriculum for Young Children
IMC 372.6 L954fa
Lessons for Little Ones: Language Arts and Cooperative Learning
(gr. K-2)
IMC 372.6 C976le
Linkages: Planning an Intergenerational Program for Preschool
IMC 305.26 L7565
The North Carolina Guide For the Early Years
IMC 372.21 N865
Phonemic Awareness in Young Children: A Classroom Curriculum
IMC 372.465 P574
Planning a Theme-Based Curriculum: Goals, Themes,
Activities, and Planning Guides for 4s and 5s
IMC 372.19 B534pl
Read, Play, & Learn!: Storybook Activities for Young Children
(ages 3 to 6; 16 vols.)
IMC 372.412 L744re
Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years: An Integrated Approach
(level pre-K through 3)
IMC 372.35 H283sc8
Taking Part: Introducing Social Skills to Children
(primary level kit with puppets, posters, manual, etc.)
IMC 303.324 C322ta
Teaching Young Children Using Themes
IMC 372.13 T253
Thematic Learning Adventures for Young Children: Weekly Integrated Curriculum Units for the Whole Year
IMC 372.19 D868th
Affective Self-Esteem: Lesson Plans
(adolescent level)
IMC 371.102 K92af
Celebrate Leadership: Lessons for Middle School Students
(middle school education)
IMC 373.1102 M613ce
Connecting with Others: Lesson for Teaching Social and Emotional Competence
(4 volumes; gr. K-12)
IMC 302.14071 R524co
Elementary Career Awareness Through Children's Literature
Grades K-2
(sample lesson plans pages 186-235)
Grades 3-5 (sample lesson plans pages 186-235)
IMC 016.331702 F583el K-2
First-Class Character Education Activities Program: Ready-to-Use Lessons & Activities for Grades 7-12
IMC 370.114 K77fi
Flirting or Hurting?: A Teacher's Guide on Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment in Schools
(Grades 6-12)
IMC 370.15 S819fl
Integrating Socially
(sample elementary level lesson plans, p. 45-167)
IMC 303.32 H232in
Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation
(leader's guide includes sample elementary level lesson plans)
IMC 305.231 P346ju
Life Lessons for Young Adolescents: An Advisory Guide for Teachers
(Grades 6-12)
IMC 373.14 S382li
Living the Hero's Quest: Character Building Through Action Research
(sample lesson plans pp. 27-64)
IMC 370.114 H926li
Ready-To-Use Violence Prevention Skills Lessons and Activities for Secondary Students
IMC 371.782 R2872
Ready-To-Use Violence Prevention Skills Lessons and Activities for Elementary Students
IMC 371.782 R2871
Strong Kids: A Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum: grades 6-8
IMC 370.1534 M568st
Strong Teens: A Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum: grades 9-12
IMC 370.1534 M568stt
Taking Part: Introducing Social Skills to Children
(preschool through gr. 3)
IMC 303.324 C322ta kit
Teaching Self-Control: A Curriculum for Responsible Behavior
(Grades K-12)
IMC 371.1024 H514te
Transforming Anger to Personal Power: An Anger Management Curriculum for Grades 6-12
IMC 371.58 F552tr
Waksman Social Skills Curriculum for Adolescents: An Assertive Behavior Program
IMC 302.14071 W149wa4
World of Difference: A Prejudice Reduction Program of the Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai B'rith
(Grades 6-12)
IMC 303.385071 W927
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SAFETY
Abstinence
IMC 613.90712 Z63ab (Middle grades)
IMC 613.90712 W585ab (High school)
Active for Life: Developmentally Appropriate Movement Programs for Young Children
IMC 372.86 S215ac
Adolescent Sexuality: A Comprehensive Peer/Parent Curriculum
IMC 306.7 W838ad
Building Dances: A Guide to Putting Movements Together
(level K-12)
IMC 793.3 M147bu2
Child Sexual Abuse Curriculum for the Developmentally Disabled
IMC 362.19071 R221ch
Complete Physical Education Plans for Grades 7-12
IMC 613.7071 K64co
Designing the Physical Education Curriculum: Promoting Active Lifestyles
IMC 613.7071 R5823de
Eat Well and Keep Moving:
An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Teaching Upper Elementary School Nutrition and Physical Activity
IMC 372.37 E14
Favorites, Friendships, Food & Fantasy: Literature-Based Thematic Units for Early Primary
IMC 372.37 S644gr
Health-Related Fitness for Grades 1-6
(3 vols.)
IMC 372.86044 H798he
Heart Throb: An Interdisciplinary Unit on the Circulatory System
IMC 612.1 H436
The Hungry Brain: The Nutrition/Cognition Connection
IMC 372.373 M322hu
Innovative Games
(elementary level physical education lesson plans)
IMC 372.86 L699in
Learning To Live Drug Free: A Curriculum Model For Prevention
(Grades K-12)
IMC 362.2917 L438
Maximum Middle School Physical Education
IMC 613.7071 H671ma
Meet Your Teeth: A Fun, Creative Dental Care Unit for Kids in Grades 1-4
IMC 372.37 S399me
No Standing Around in my Gym
IMC 372.86 H893no
Physical Activity Ideas for Action
(2 vols.)
Elementary level: IMC 372.86044 P578
Secondary level: IMC 796.0712 P578
Physical Education Methods For Elementary Teachers: 70 Proven Lesson Plans
IMC 372.86 T4583ph2
Physical Education Unit Plans
(Grades K-6)
IMC 372.86043 P578
Planet Health: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Teaching Middle School Nutrition and Physical Activity
IMC 613.20712 P712
Preventing Injury: A Safety Curriculum
(Preschool-Grade 6)
IMC 363.1 P944
Rhythmic Activities and Dance
(elementary level)
IMC 372.86 B471rh
Sex Can Wait: An Abstinence-based Sexuality Curriculum for Middle School
IMC 613.90712 C797se
Smoke Detectives, Gr. K-6
(video with lesson plans)
IMC 363.37 S666
Spark Physical Education Program
(Grades K-6)
IMC 372.86 R813sp
Strong Kids: A Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum: grades 6-8
IMC 370.1534 M568st
Strong Teens: A Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum: grades 9-12
IMC 370.1534 M568stt
Teaching Children Games
(elementary level sample lesson plan in appendix)
IMC 372.86 B432te
Totally Awesome Stsrategies for Teaching Health: A K-12 Curriculum Guuide, Lesson Plans, and Teaching Masters for Implementing the National Health Education Standards
IMC 372.37 M494tot
Water Learning
IMC 613.716 G878wa
INFORMATION LITERACY/LIBRARY SKILLS
Lesson Plans for the Busy Librarian: A Standards-based Approach for the Elementary Library Media Center
(gr. K-6)
IMC 027.625 K26le
Teaching American History with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
(gr. K-6)
IMC 372.89044 H4325te
Teaching American History with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
(gr. 7-12)
IMC 973.0712 H135te
Teaching the Civil War with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
(gr. 7-12)
IMC 973.7 T253
Teaching Grades K-12 with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
IMC 371.334 D732te
Teaching Holocaust Studies with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
IMC 940.5318 T253
Teaching Mathematics with the Internet
(gr. K-6)
IMC 372.7044 K16te
Teaching Science with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
(gr. K-6)
IMC 372.35044 Y782te
Teaching Science with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
(gr. 7-12)
IMC 507.12 R822te
Teaching Social Studies with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
(gr. K-6)
IMC 372.83044 M295te
Teaching Social Studies with the Internet: Internet Lesson Plans and Classroom Activities
(gr. 7-12)
IMC 300.712 T253
Activities for Active Learning and Teaching
(gr. 7-12)
IMC 510.712 A188
Breaking Away From the Algebra and Geometry Book: Original and Traditional Lessons for Grades K-8
IMC 372.7 B144br
Bringing the NCTM Standards to Life: Exemplary Practices From High Schools
IMC 510.712 G372br
Civic Mathematics: Fundamentals in the Context of Social Issues
IMC 513.1 V351ci
Frog Math: Predict, Ponder, Play--A Teacher's Guide
(gr. K-3)
IMC 372.7 K83fr
Giants: A Shape and Measurement Multidisciplinary Unit for Levels K-3
(Book and posters)
IMC 372.7044 M382gi
Ideas: NCTM Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K-8
(2 vols.)
IMC 372.7044 I19
Internet Activities for Math
Primary level: IMC 372.7 C5413in
Intermediate level: IMC 372.7 S554in
Challenging level: IMC 372.7 S554in
Investigations in Number, Data, and Space
IMC 372.7 I62 Gr. K-5
Is Democracy Fair? The Mathematics of Voting and Apportionment
IMC 510.71 N669is
Mathfinder Sourcebook: Lessons to Illustrate the NCTM Standards
(level K-12)
IMC 510.7 K92ma
Number Power: A Cooperative Approach to Mathematics & Social Development
(Grades K-1, 2 vols.)
IMC 372.7 N971
Strategies For Instruction In Mathematics
(Grade 3)
IMC 372.7 S898
Teaching Secondary School Mathematics: Techniques and Enrichment Units
IMC 510.712 P855te2
IMC 510.712 P855te4
Time Engineers: Engineering the Past
(electronic resource)
IMC 620 T583
Turkey Investigations, Grades 3-5: A Context for Multiplication: Facilitotor's Guide
IMC 372.72 C182tu
Understanding Rational Numbers & Proportions
(gr. 5-8)
IMC 372.7 C975un
MULTIDISCIPLINARY (integrates several content areas)
Activities for Teaching Responsibility: Teaching Responsibility in the Elementary School Curriculum
(social studies skills, reading, and writing - elementary)
IMC 370.115 A188
The Best of Learning Games: The World-famous Lesson Plans Where Learning Meets Fun
IMC 371.337 B561
Butterflies Abound: A Whole-Language Resource for K-4
IMC 372.6 B369bu
Buzzing A Hive: Teacher's Guide
(grades 1-3)
IMC 372.357 E18bu
Ban Those Bird Units!: 15 Models for Teaching and Learning in Information-rich and Technology-rich Environments
IMC 025.524 L825ba
Brain-compatible Learning for the Block
IMC 371.242 W726br
Complete Guide to Thematic Units
(Levels K-4)
IMC 375.001 M514co
Conflict Resolution in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study: A Handbook
IMC 371.782 N864
Connecting Generations: Integrating Aging Education and Intergenerational Programs with Elementary and Middle Grades Curricula
IMC 305.26071 F911co
Creating a Catalyst for Thinking: The Integrated Curriculum
(sample secondary level lesson plans, p. 89-103)
IMC 375.001 M252cr
Developing Higher Order Thinking in the Content Areas, K-12
IMC 370.157 O91de
Differentiating by Student Interest: Practical Lessons and Strategies
IMC 371.3943 T963di
Dinosaurs Forever: A Whole-Language Resource Book for K-4
IMC 372.6 B369di
Guide for Developing Interdisciplinary Thematic Units
(sample middle-secondary level lesson plans, p. 157-220;
sample elementary level lesson plans, p. 220-234)
IMC 375.001 R6465gu2
How to Plan for the School Year: The Elementary Teacher's Essential Guidebook
IMC 372.1102 C854hoi
Integrating Curricula With Multiple Intelligences: Teams, Themes, & Threads
IMC 370.152 F655in
Interdisciplinary Units and Projects for Thematic Instruction
(middle grades)
IMC 373.19 F737in
Internet and Instruction
(sample elementary lesson plans, p. 158-357)
IMC 371.334 B277in
Lesson Plans for Creating Media-rich Classrooms
IMC 373.133 L641
More Thematic Units for Creating the Integrated Curriculum
IMC 375.001 R846mo
No Student Left Indoors: Creating a Field Guide to Your Schoolyard
IMC 372.357 K59no
Partners in Crime: Integrating Language Arts and Forensic Science, Grades 5-8
IMC 363.25 H468pa
Seven Ways of Teaching: The Artistry of Teaching With Multiple Intelligences
IMC 370.1523 L431set
Signaling Student Success: Thematic Learning Stations and Integrated Units for Middle Level Classrooms
IMC 373.13 S578
The Substitute Teaching Survival Guide, Grades K-5: Emergency Lesson Plans and Essential Advice
IMC 371.14122 D357su
Turning on Learning: Five Approaches for Multicultural Teaching Plans for Race, Class, Gender, and Disability
(sample lesson plans throughout for elementary and secondary)
IMC 370.117 G761tu
Using the Big 6 to Teach and Learn with the Internet
(grades K-12)
IMC 371.334 K19us
The ABCs of Chemistry
(middle and secondary)
IMC 540.78 M329ab
Acid Rain: Teacher's Guide
(gr. 6-10)
IMC 363.7386 H685ac
The All-new Science Mind Stretchers: Interdisciplinary Units to Teach Science Concepts and Strengthen Thinking Skills
(elementary)
IMC 372.3 F737al
American History Through Earth Science
(Secondary level)
IMC 550.7123 M969am
Ant Homes Under the Ground: Teacher's Guide
(preschool-1)
IMC 372.357 E18an
Best of Wonderscience
(gr. 5-8; ties to National Science Education Standards)
IMC 372.35 B561
Biology is Outdoors!: A Comprehensive Resource for Studying School Environments
(middle and secondary)
IMC 372.357 H234bi
Biology Mastery
(Secondary Level)
IMC 570 T125bi
Charging Ahead: An Introduction to Electromagnetism
(grades 6-12; integrates science, technology, and math)
IMC 537 S296ch
Collaborative Teaching in the Middle Grades: Inquiry Science
IMC 507.12 B395co
Construct-a-Boat
(gr. 9-12; sections on science and technology)
IMC 623.82 C758
Construct-a-Catapult
(gr. 9-12)
IMC 623.441 C758
Construct-a-Glove
(gr. 9-12)
IMC 685.4 C758
Construct-a-Greenhouse
(gr. 9-12)
IMC 690.8924 C758
Decisions Based on Science
(middle and secondary)
IMC 303.483 C191de
Dirt-Cheap Science: Activity-Based Units, Games, Experiments and Reproducibles
(gr. 1-4)
IMC 372.3 W423di
Dry Ice Investigations: Teacher's Guide
(gr. 6-8)
IMC 372.35044 B234dr
Ecology and Evolution: Islands of Change
(middle and secondary)
IMC 577.071 B479ec
Elephants and Their Young: Teacher's Guide
(preschool-1)
IMC 372.357 E18el
Environmental Detectives: Teacher's Guide
(gr. 5-8)
IMC 372.357 B366en
Environmental Science on the Net: the Global Thinking Project
(gr. 5-8)
IMC 577.5 H353en
Exploratorium Guide to Scale and Structure
(Elementary level)
IMC 372.358 K66ex
Growing and Changing: A Discovery Science Primary Grades Unit
(primary grades)
IMC 372.35044 G8842
High School Framework for National Science Education Standards
IMC 507.12/N277hi
How Might Life Evolve on Other Worlds?
IMC 372.35 H847
The Hungry Brain: The Nutrition/Cognition Connection
IMC 372.373 M322hu
Ideas for Environmental Education in the Elementary Classroom
(sample lesson plans, p. 161-175)
IMC 372.357 M974id
Instructional Strategies For Science: Grades K-5
IMC 372.3 I59
Internet Activities for Science
(elementary level: primary, intermediate, challenging)
IMC 372.35 C5413in
Integrating Environmental Education Into The Curriculum Painlessly
IMC 372.357 L6775in
Introduction to Life Science
(Secondary level)
IMC 570 T125il
Investigating Streams & Rivers: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Guide
(Middle/Secondary levels)
IMC 628.161 I62
Learning to Teach Science: A Model for the 21st Century
(sample gr. 4 lesson plan on electricity, p. 305-341)
IMC 372.35044 E151e
The Life Cycle of Everyday Stuff
(grades 8-12)
IMC 500.2 R329li
Let's Reduce And Recycle; Curriculum For Solid Waste Awareness
(Grades K-12)
IMC 375.3637 L649
Living Lightly on the Planet: A Global Environmental Education Guidebook
(Grades 7-12, 2 vols.)
IMC 574.5071 O18li
Mother Opossum and Her Babies
(Grades PreK-1)
IMC 372.357 M918
North Carolina Water: Can We Keep It Fit for Life?
(Upper elementary and high school levels)
IMC 551.48 N864
Our Only Earth: A Curriculum For Global Problem Solving
(grades K-12, v. 1 The Future of our Tropical Rainforests; v. 2 Our Divided World: Poverty, Hunger & Overpopulation; v. 3 Endangered Species: Their Struggle to Survive; v. 4 The Ocean Crisis)
IMC 372.357 M174
People and the Planet: Lessons for a Sustainable Future
IMC 363.70071 P419
Performance-Based Curriculum for Science
(Grades K-12)
IMC 507.12 B975pe
The Real Reasons for Seasons--Sun/Earth Connections: Unraveling Misconceptions About the Earth and Sun
(gr. 6-8)
IMC 372.357 G696re
Renewables are Ready: A Guide to Teaching Renewable Energy in Junior and Senior High School Classrooms
IMC 333.794 R399
Rise of Intelligence and Culture
(Elementary level)
IMC 372.35 R595
Rising to the Challenge of the National Science Education Standards: The Processes of Science Inquiry
(primary grades)
IMC 372.35044 O85ri
Rivers Curriculum Guide: Chemistry
(Secondary level)
IMC 577.64 R622
Science Adventures with Children's Literature: A Thematic Approach
(elementary level)
IMC 372.35044 F852sc
Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Years: An Integrated Affective Approach
IMC 372.35 H283sc8
Sifting Through Science: A Teacher's Guide
(K-2; can be adapted for pre-K)
IMC 372.35 L915si
Stone Wall Secrets Teacher's Guide: Exploring Geology in the Classroom
(An elementary/middle school-level earth science unit which uses the fiction
story Stone Wall Secrets by Dristine and Robert Thorson as a springboard. This unit
is designed to meet the National Science Education standards)
IMC 551 T522st (Text and Teacher Guide)
Teaching the Nature of Science Through Process Skills: Activities for Grades 3-8
IMC 372.35 B435te
They Don't Tell the Truth about the Wind: Hands-on Explorations in K-3 Science
IMC 372.3029 T421
The Truth About Science: A Curriculum for Developing Young Scientists
IMC 372.35 K29tr
Using Forensics: Wildlife Crime Scene!
IMC 363.259 A747us
Using the Learning Cycle to Teach Physical Science: A Hands-on Approach for the Middle Grades
IMC 500.20712 B423us
Adding English: Helping English Language Learners Succeed
IMC 372.65 M232ad
Classroom Stragtegies: A Tool Kit for Teaching English Language Learners
IMC 428.24 M942cl
Vocabulary Improvement Program for English Language Learners and Their Classmates
(
4th Grade)
IMC 428.1 V8722 Gr.4-6
American History Through Earth Science
(Secondary level)
IMC 550.7123 M969am
Ancient Greece (teaching with primary sources)
(gr. 5-12)
IMC 938 B168an (2 vols.)
Archaeology of Early Colonial Life
(Grades 5 and up)
IMC 973.2 W518ar
Building Cultural Bridges
(Grades K-12)
IMC 370.117 B932
Causes of the American Revolution: Focus on Boston, A Unit of Study for Grades 7-12
IMC 973.071 G416ca
Changing Roles of Men and Women: Education for Equity in the Workplace
IMC 305.3071 C4565
Child Labor is Not Cheap: A Unit for Grades 8-12 and Adults
IMC 331.31 S215ch
Children Of The Rainbow: Implementing A Multicultural Kindergarten Curriculum
IMC 370.196 N532ch
Civic Mathematics: Fundamentals in the Context of Social Issues
(Middle grades)
IMC 513.1 V351ci
The Civil War: A Survey Featuring Original Documents From the National Archives and Records Administration
(gr 5-12)
IMC 973.7071 C582
Classroom Activities For Interdisciplinary Teaching Of Appalachian Studies
(Grades K-12)
IMC 974 B9423cl
Collaborative Social Studies Classroom: A Resource for Teachers Grades 7-12
IMC 370.71 N9485co
Creating a Culturally Enriched Curriculum for Grades K-6
IMC 370.196 B651cr
Early Settlements along North Carolina's Coastal Plain: Cultural Contrasts, an Integrated Curriculum
(Elementary, especially grade 4)
IMC 975.6 T682ea
Earth 2 U, Exploring Geography
IMC 372.891 E125
Election Connection: Lessons on the Electoral Process
(middle-secondary levels)
IMC 372.832 N864el
The Evolution of the Bill of Rights: A Unit of Study for Grades 8-12
IMC 342.73085 V677ev
Facing History and Ourselves: Holocaust & Human Behavior
(Middle grades/secondary level)
IMC 940.5318 F1411
Five Themes Of Geography: Geography Across The Curriculum
(gr K-5)
IMC 372.891 K69fi
Folklife In Education, A Guide For North Carolina Teacher
(gr K-12)
IMC 305.80071 F666
George Washington: Gentleman from Mount Vernon
(gr 5 and up)
IMC 973.41 M928ge
George Washington Carver National Monument
IMC 372.89 F7812
Global Classroom: A Thematic Multicultural Model for the K-6 And ESL Classroom
IMC 370.196 D296gl
Holocaust: A North Carolina Teacher's Resource
(Middle-secondary levels)
IMC 940.5318 H754
Indian Country: A History of Native People in Ameica
(Elementary-middle grades)
IMC 970.00497 H341in
Internet Activities for Social Studies
(elementary levels; primary-intermediate, 2 vols.)
IMC 372.83 K83in
Internet Activities for Social Studies
(elementary challenging level)
IMC 372.83 G244in
Is Democracy Fair? The Mathematics of Voting and Apportionment
IMC 510.71 N669is
Living History in the Classroom: Integrative Arts Activities for Making Social Studies Meaningful
(gr 5-12)
IMC 300.71 S469li
Many Faces of Mexico
(gr K-12)
IMC 972 R934ma
Mapping Africa: Grades 7-12
IMC 912.6 M297
Mountains of North Carolina: An Integrated Curriculum
(Elementary--especially 4th grade)
IMC 372.83 T682mo
Native Americans
(Grades 6-8; a language arts approach)
IMC 305.897 H845na
North Carolina Lighthouses: Sentinels Along a Dangerous Shore-- An Integrated Curriculum
(Elementary level)
IMC 387.155 T682no
North Carolina's Pirates and Hurricanes, Ravagers of the Coastal Shores: An Integrated Curriculum
(Elementary level)
IMC 910.45 T682no
On the Street Where You Live: Lesson Plans on Homelessness for Middle School Students
IMC 305.569071 O58
One Nation, Fifty States: Interdisciplinary Units Including Content-Based Lessons, Enrichment Projects, and Evaluation Activities
(elementary level)
IMC 372.83 F737on
Positive Afrikan Images for Children: Social Studies Curriculum
(Elementary level)
IMC 372.83 P855
Ready-to-Use Interdisciplinary Lessons and Activities
(for Grades 5-12 in 2 vols.)
IMC 300.71 B655re
Religion In American History: What To Teach And How
(Secondary level)
IMC 291.0712 H424re
Seneca Falls: Achieving Woman's Rights
(grades 5 and up)
IMC 305.42071 H688se
Shaped by the Standards: Geographic Literacy Through Children's Literature
IMC 372.891 R727sh
The Social Studies Character/Citizenship Education Connection: Teaching Responsibility in the High School Social Studies Curriculum
IMC 370.114 S678h
The Social Studies Character/Citizenship Education Connection: Teaching Responsibility in the Middle School Social Studies Curriculum
IMC 370.114 S678m
Social Studies Excursions, K-3
(powerful units on food, clothing, and shelter)
IMC 372.83044 A424so Bk. 1 and 2
Spirit That Moves Us: A Literature-Based Resource Guide for Teaching About the Holocaust and Human Rights
(gr. 5-8)
IMC 372.83 P492sp
Student-centered Social Studies Projects
(Grades 7-12)
IMC 300.712 K84st
Teaching Holocaust Literature
(middle-high school; units of study pages 71-242)
IMC 940.5318 T2528
Teaching the Levees: A Curriculum for Democratic Dialogue and Civic Engagement
IMC 363.3492 T253
Teaching With a Multicultural Perspective
(elementary & middle levels; sample units of study, p. 184-210 and 226-270)
IMC 370.117 D249te3
Textiles In North Carolina, A Teacher's Guide
(Grades 4-8)
IMC 677 K35te
Understanding American History Through Children's Literature: Instructional Units and Activities for Grades K-8
IMC 372.89 P438un
United States Government
(Secondary level, 2 vols.)
IMC 320.473 U84
Using Literature to Learn About the First Americans
(elementary)
IMC 370.196 C663ut
Using Literature To Teach Middle Grades About War
IMC Ref 904.7 K365us
Wright Brothers on the North Carolina Coast: Experiments in Flight--An Integrated Unit
(Elementary, esp. 4th grade)
IMC 629.13092 T682wr
Young And Old Together: Intergenerational Curriculum For Young Children
IMC 372.83 Y68
Activity for Everyone: Children of All Abilities in a Regular Activity Program: A Hands-On Lesson Plan Book
IMC 371.9044 R189ac
Carolina Curriculum For Infants And Toddlers With Special Needs
IMC 618.92 J715ca3
Carolina Curriculum For Pre-schoolers With Special Needs
IMC 618.92 J715car2
Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Structured Teaching and Experience-based Program for Therapists, Teachers, and Parents
(STEP curriculum for children with ASD, chapter 7 pp 69-243)
IMC 618.9285882 B5233ch
Curriculum and Instruction for Students With Significant Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
((sample lesson plans, p.344-347(elem); p.358-359(secondary))
IMC 371.9046 R995cu2
Disability Awareness: 24 Lessons for the Inclusive Classroom
IMC 371.9046 W724di
Individual Transition Plans: The Teacher's Curriculum Guide for Helping Youth with Special Needs
IMC 371.90473 W413in
Learning through Play: Curriculum and Activities for the Inclusive Classroom
(Preschool level)
IMC 371.90472 D6641e
Life Centered Career Education: Modified Curriculum for Individuals with Moderate Disabilities
IMC 370.113 L923li
Promoting Social Success: A Curriculum for Children With Special Needs
IMC 302.1407 S618pr
Skillstreaming in the Elementary School: Lesson Plans and Activities
(guide and CD-ROM)
IMC 371.93 M145sk
Teaching Foundation Mathematics: A Guide for Teachers of Older Students With Learning Disabililties
IMC 371.90447 N147te
Acoustical Modulation Through Lightwave Communication: An Instructional Module For Technology Education
IMC 621.3828 A185
Behavior Of Push And Pull Manufacturing: An Instructional Module For Technology Education
IMC 670 B419
Behavior Of Spanning Structures: An Instructional Module For Technology Education
IMC 624.254 B419
Exploring Technology Systems: Course #8108
IMC 607.1 T255a
Flight Control Through Surface Alteration: An Instructional Module For Technology Education
IMC 629.13 F621
Fundamentals of Technology: Course #8110
IMC 607.1 T255b
Lifting Forces From Airfoils: An Instructional Module For Technology Education
IMC 629.13432 L722
Magnetic Levitation: An Instructional Module For Technology Education
IMC 538 M196
Manufacturing Systems: Course #8115
IMC 607.1 T255c
Statistical Process Control: An Instructional Module For Technology Education Integrating Mathematics And Science
IMC 658.5 S797
Strength-to-Weight Ratio Of Geodesic Domes: An Instructional Module For Technology Education
IMC 690.8 S915
Structural Systems: Course #8141
IMC 607.1 T255e
Stuff That Works! A Technology Curriculum for the Elementary Grades. Packaging & Other Structures
IMC 372.358 B465st
WEB SITES WITH LESSON PLANNING IDEAS
The African-American Migration Experience
http://www.inmotionaame.org/home.cfm
ArtNC - Developed and maintained by the North Carolina Museum of Art
http://www.ncmoa.org/artnc/
Arts Edge - The Kennedy Center
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/
EdSitement (online humanities resources)
http://www.edsitement.neh.gov/lesson_index.asp
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
http://www.free.ed.gov/
G.E.M.: Gateway to Educational Materials
http://www.thegateway.org/
Learn North Carolina (NC teachers network through UNC-CH)
http://www.learnnc.org/
Midlink Magazine
(a clearinghouse for collaborative projects in grades 3-12; many involve students from around the world)
http://www.ncsu.edu/midlink/
NC WiseOwl
http://www.ncwiseowl.org/
Office of Environmental Education
http://www.eenorthcarolina.org/
Xpeditions: Geography Standards in Your Classroom
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/
Hot Chalk's Lesson Plans Page
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/index.html
For questions or additional information about lesson plan guides, contact Pat Farthing farthingsp@appstate.edu 828-262-2778
content updated March, 2006