OER Project

What OER Project is

OER Project offers free curricula and teaching resources covering Big History, World History, World History AP®, and Climate. Its courses are described as suitable for middle- and high-school students, while also serving learners across a range of ages and allowing adaptation to state standards. Materials combine instructional guidance and teacher tips with a focus on asking questions and developing critical thinking. Course resources include leveled articles, audio recordings, and video transcripts that can be downloaded; leveled articles are not included in World History AP®.

Teachers can embed materials in an LMS or download Common Cartridge course materials for import. Listed integrations include Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology. Clever single sign-on is supported, but students do not have logins, so there is no Clever classroom integration. The free offering includes all course content and courseware, professional development, teacher training, and access to the OER Project team for assistance and feedback. Student use is anonymous without authentication, and the project says it does not request, collect, or store student personally identifiable information or student work. Its platform describes support for accessibility features including screen readers, keyboard navigation, image alt text, and video captions or transcripts.

Who it suits

OER Project suits middle- and high-school teachers seeking free curricula for history or climate courses that can be adapted to state standards. It is also relevant to teachers who want LMS-ready materials, professional development, and team support.

Limits

The free plan includes all course content and courseware, professional development, teacher training, and team support. Leveled articles are not included in World History AP®, and Clever classroom integration is unavailable because students do not have logins.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.oerproject.com/.
2. Choose among Big History, World History, World History AP®, or Climate course materials.
3. Use the free courseware and teaching resources.
4. Embed materials in an LMS or download Common Cartridge materials for import.
5. Use listed LMS integrations such as Google Classroom, Canvas, or Schoology.

Verdict

Choose OER Project if you need free, adaptable history or climate course materials with teacher support and options for LMS use. Its anonymous student access may suit classrooms that avoid student accounts, but teachers relying on leveled articles in World History AP® will need another approach.