Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Teaching an Elementary School Class
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach our curriculum in a classroom setting, we are creating case studies. Here's one case study of how Feltwell Elementary School in the United Kingdom is using our curriculum in their...
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Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Going Beyond the Ka Curriculum
To give fellow teachers ideas for how they can teach Khan curriculum in a classroom setting, check out the case studies. Here's how software engineer-turned-teacher Jenny Oliver builds upon Khan's curriculum in her classroom.
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Khan Academy: Programming Case Study: Encouraging Cross Disciplinary Projects
To give fellow teachers an idea for how they can teach the Khan Academy curriculum in a classroom setting, check out this case study. Here's one case study of how teacher Ellen Reller uses our curriculum in her classroom in Lowell High...
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Khan Academy: Lesson Plans: Teaching Programming in the Classroom
See how a teacher adds social components to make using Khan Academy a success.
City University of New York
Cuny Write Site: Grammar and Style
This section of the WriteSite includes answers to some common grammatical questions, exercises to help you gain the knowledge to answer them yourself, and information about a program that can show you what kind of errors give you the...
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Summary of "A Nation at Risk"
The University of Notre Dame offers an overview of the report "A Nation at Risk" (The Commission on Excellence in Education, 1983), that stated that American education was not meeting its goals. Summarizes the findings of the report and...
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Compulsory Education
This student paper provides a brief historical look at early compulsory attendance laws in various states. The article is short.
Other
State of Louisiana
The state provides general information on government, business, education, and life in Louisiana.
Other
Forces on Bridges: Mathematical Model
This resource presents information about the mathematical model of forces on bridges. Examples of a classroom activity are provided. The resource also involves using matrices to solve systems of equations.
Other
Namta/maria Montessori: A Brief Biography
Some great images of this great educator accompany a brief biography. Montessori's ideas include the concept that, "Children teach themselves."
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Impact of Business and Industry on Education
This student paper offers a short overview of the impact of the 1900s factories on the educational system.
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Summary of "Goals 2000"
An overview from the University of Notre Dame of "Goals 2000 - The Clinton Administration Education Program." Discusses modern educational reform. Describes the "National Education Goals," which are part of the Goals 2000: Educate...
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Secondary Education
Definition from the University of Notre Dame of early secondary education in the United States. Describes the "Seven Cardinal Priciples of Secondary Education" that were established by the "Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary...
Quia
Quia: Betsy Byars
This site can be used as a comprehension check of the work of Betsy Byars. There is a matching game, flashcards, concentration, and a word search.
Keene College
Keene State College: No Nonsense Note Taking
This site from Keene State College contains information on the No Nonsense Note-taking Method. Which explains how to take notes correctly and efficiently.
Other
Chesapeake College: 19th Century Education
Information about education in 19th century America, and the movement to develop a public education system. Has quite a few links to other sites and to some primary resources. Some of the links no longer work, but might be located by...
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Hampshire
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements Cobalt
Kids learn about the element cobalt and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of cobalt.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Copper
Kids learn about the element copper and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of copper.
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Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Fluorine
Investigate the element fluorine and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of fluorine.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Gallium
Learn about the element gallium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of gallium.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Germanium
Learn about the element germanium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of germanium.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Halogens
Explore the halogens of the periodic table. Learn about which elements are in this group and the properties, similarities, and other facts.
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Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Helium
Explore the element helium and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Plus properties and characteristics of helium.