In this unit, students will understand where “fake news” comes from, why it exists and how they can think like fact checkers to become fluent consumers, evaluators, and creators of information. They will apply this knowledge by selecting a controversial topic to evaluate, synthesize, and analyze all aspects before sharing with a local audience.

Rubric Element 1.10 Teachers implement routines and procedures for efficiently guiding students through digital and non-digital work time.

In this unit students will use what they know about how words are structured to read a variety of Expository Texts about the election process. Students will identify author’s point of view, explain why the author wrote the text and support their answer by citing proof in text. Students will then hold an election of their own, choose from a variety of topics they would like to vote on, then create digitally a campaign video communicating their point of view with details to support their point of view in hopes to persuade the audience to vote for their topic.

This lesson uses tall tale read alouds to reinforce the common elements, or text structure, of tall tales. As the text is read aloud, students examine the elements of the book that are characteristic of tall tales. Then using what they've learned, they write and perform tall tales of their own.

Rubric Element 1.5
Students are actively engaged with the content for the majority of the lesson.

Does Alexander deserve to be called “The Great?” This inquiry leads students through an investigation of Alexander the Great using a variety of sources to analyze his impact on other cultures, his success as a military general, followed by his lasting impacts on the ancient world. Resource created by Sydney Daly, Millard Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2024 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).

 This Remote Learning Plan was created by Brandee Drahota in collaboration with Rick Meyer as part of the 2020 ESU-NDE Remote Learning Plan Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Remote Learning Plans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.The attached Remote Learning Plan is designed for preschool students. This alphabet lesson uses the story Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault as an introduction to alphabet identification. 

Did early Americans have to move west? This inquiry leads students through an investigation of Americans moving west. Students will learn about land use in America, the population change in America, and the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Resource created by Justin Bray, Fremont Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 Inquiry Design Model (IDM).

In this unit students will become more knowledgeable about historical events as well as infer/identify elements of a fable narration. Within the text, they will take three reading check quizzes via Google Forms. Students will partake in an Escape Room for a final assessment of the book. At the end of this unit, after reading the book, students will create their own ideal society.

This Remote Learning Plan was created by Allison Pontious in collaboration with Rick Meyer as part of the 2020 ESU-NDE Remote Learning Plan Project.  Educators worked with coaches to create Remote Learning Plans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.The attached Remote Learning Plan is designed for second grade math students. Students will use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in an array no larger than five rows and five columns and write an equation to express the total (e.g., 3 + 3 + 3 = 9).https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15N0sKl_X1AH7aqswY7q-wZz8ZVCBsGdswtWCYPxoYGw/edit?usp=sharing

Who was affected more by the Battle of Gettysburg: the soldiers or the civilians? Students will analyze primary sources related to the Battle of Gettysburg using primary sources such as personal narratives, letters, maps, political cartoons, and speeches. As they examine the primary sources in this inquiry, students will first examine how the Battle of Gettysburg affected the soldiers and then the civilians. The final activity will have students analyze the Gettysburg Address and if its impact was more important for the soldiers who fought in the battle or the civilians. Close examination of the supporting questions will guide students to answer the compelling question. The resource was created by Andrew Halsey, Winnebago Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2024 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).

Is Nebraska really beautiful? The Nebraska unit explores the state's diverse geography, including its plains, rivers, and unique landscapes like the Sandhills. It delves into Nebraska's rich cultural heritage, from its pioneer history to contemporary arts and traditions, while also examining the impact of human activities on the state's environment and beauty. Resource created by Lucas Spooner, Winnebago Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2024 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).

This template is meant to be a guide for Nebraska Teachers when creating Units of Instruction for the BlendEd Best Practices Project. Headings and/or topics not included in the lesson plan should be marked N/A.

This template is meant to be a guide for Nebraska Teachers when creating Units of Instruction for the BlendEd Best Practices Project. Headings and/or topics not included in the lesson plan should be marked N/A.

This resource was created by Tessa Janssen in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 4th Grade to explore the changes to the Earth's surface. 

This resource was created by MeLinda Cromer in collaboration with Karen Dux as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan) is designed for 4th Grade Math.

This resource was created by Dustin Carlson in collaboration with Rick Meyer as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for Kindergarten Animal Science.

In this unit students will analyze and manipulate functions in order to apply them to real-life optimization (minimum/maximum) situations.

This resource was created by Alli Pontious in collaboration with Rick Meyer as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for Primary Elementary in Physical Science.