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Lesson Planning Resources

Lesson planning resources (online and in the library) for elementary, middle, and high school teachers.

In This Section

In this section, you'll find:

Lesson planning resources for
- Math
- Science
- Library, media and technology

Note: Many of the links in this page contain resources that can be searched or filtered by grade level, so be sure to pay attention to the target classroom audience!

Mathematics

North Dakota Mathematics Content Standards (PDF)
Teacher.org: Math Lessons
Free Math Lesson Plans - Education.com
Requires a free account.

Teaching Mathematics Through Problem-Solving in K-12 Classrooms
Call Number: 510.712 OL19t
Shows how problems can be the vehicle for learning mathematics itself, and presents a comprehensive pedagogy based on classroom discourse, assessment, critical and creative thinking.

Science

North Dakota Science Content Standards (PDF)
Dakota Science Center
Inquiry Based Learning Activities
Science NetLinks
Science lessons and tools (K-12) from the Directorate for Education and Human Resources Programs of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
National Science Digital Library
Multiple levels, resource types, and subjects. Contains 10,000+ lesson plans.
TryEngineering: Lesson Plans
From the IEEE.

STEM Education for Teachers by Student Teachers
Call Number: 507.1 St41
Sample STEM education classroom activities. Each chapter contains a detailed lesson plan written by a student teacher.

Library, Media & Technology

North Dakota Library and Technology Content Standards (PDF)
North Dakota Media Arts Content Standards (PDF)
News Media Literacy Lesson Plans
From the Newseum in Washington, DC.
K-5 Technology Lesson Plans
Technology Lessons - Education World