Sample learning activities

One Laptop per Child is interested in learning activities of all kinds-- subject-specific exercises, interdisciplinary activities, generalized models for learning and play, etc. The following sample activities are intended as inspiration. They should be used as guidelines, not stencils.

Sample Activity: Class Orchestra

Class Orchestra. An activity outline for how to stage an XO orchestra in your class inspired by a story from Galadima School, Nigeria. A good example of extending a single-subject exercise into a interdisciplinary activity.

This activity uses the Activity template.

List of activities using this template: Category:Learning activity template.

Sample Activity: Right Angles

Right Angles. A well-structured lesson plan about right angles, as well as a model for collaboration between classrooms. A good example of how to engage constructionist principles in the process of crafting a detailed lesson plan.

This activity uses the Constructionist activity template.

List of activities using this template: Category:Constructionist learning activity template.

Sample Activity: Poll Builder

Poll Builder overview and lessons (1, 2, 3, 4). A series of lesson plans about polling, designed by the World Wide Workshop Foundation in partnership with OLPC. A good model for modular lesson plans that engage constructionist principles.

This activity uses the MaMaMedia activity template.

List of activities using this template: Category:MaMaMedia learning activity template.

Create a new activity

What kinds of activities do we want? Here are some ideas to help you get started.

• Read our educational activity guidelines to understand our vision for learning.
• Take a look at some sample learning activities to get a sense of what we're looking for.
• Use one of the activity templates to create an activity.
• Browse our always-expanding collection of learning activities for ideas and inspiration.