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Activity
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Mystery Workers: Productive Resources

For Students K - 1st
This website focuses on productive resources which are divided into three categories, natural, human, and capital.
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Website
Other

Teachers First: Special Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides teachers and other education professionals with information and resources about teaching students with disabilities. Some links are about good teaching practices while other provide information about specific...
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Proposes u.n. Trusteeship of Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
President Truman explains the United States' position and recommendations on the issue of Palestine once the British mandate was to end.
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Graphic
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
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Graphic
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Israeli Population Statistics Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A table sorting population demographics by religion, age, and urban centers.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Statement by the Arab League States

For Students 9th - 10th
Arab statement after the state of Israel was announced includes declarations and demands.
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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Partition Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
The background for creating a plan to partition Palestine, as well as the details of the plan itself and its effects are discussed.
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Primary
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: British White Paper of June 1922

For Students 9th - 10th
The British policy addresses misinterpretations of the Balfour agreement and attempts to ease Arab resentment and fear of Jewish domination through political promises.
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Website
Other

Anti Discrimination Committee: What Teachers Can Do

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site lists ways to combat bias and stereotypes of Arabs and Arab Americans in the curricula or with students of all ages. Includes a brief bibliography of suggested works on multicultural education.
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Website
Other

Change the Equation Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization is dedicated to changing the equation, which involves three critical goals: Great Teaching, Inspired Learners, and A Committed Nation. Find out how to get connected with other inspired students and educators.
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Website
Other

Vancouver Aquarium/career as a Marine Biologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Practical information about becoming a marine biologist. Site includes brief interviews with two professionals. Has listing of Canadian colleges with degrees in marine biology.
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Website
Other

Paul Fleischman's Official Website

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever wanted to know more about the life and work of Paul Fleischman? Use this site to learn more about this famous children's author.
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Website
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Education: Reading Rockets: Topics a to Z

For Students K - 1st
Teaching reading is a complex process that draws upon an extensive knowledge base and repertoire of strategies. Find out more about best practices in reading instruction and how best to prepare teachers for today's classrooms.
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Article
Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency: An Overview of the History of Public Education in Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the history of how the Texas Education Agency came to be; from its beginnings laid out in the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836, to the rigorous curriculum, graduation requirements, and implementation of a new, tougher...
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Lesson Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Units: 9th Grade Thematic Unit: Education

For Teachers 9th Standards
Complete teaching unit for 9th Grade Thematic Unit: "Education." Students will read six informational texts focusing on the essential question: "How can education be used to create change?" They will gather information from their...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Sahara Special" by Esme Raji Codell

For Students 5th - 8th
Selected (8) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "Sahara Special" by Esme Raji Codell. Sahara Special is the story of Sahara Jones's 5th grade school year and the struggles she overcomes to make friends and reach her potential as...
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Website
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Education & Knowledge: What Is the Goal of Education?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What is the goal of education?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration...
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Estuaries

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.
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Website
Other

Fhi:case Studies of 2 Women's Health Projects in Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site introduces two case studies of women's health in poor communities in Bolivia. These studies were conducted by Family Health International.
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Website
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site discusses the technology of Native American crafts and the meaning of those crafts. Touches on everything from pottery to clothing.
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Website
Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency: The Latest Tea News

For Students 9th - 10th
News from the Texas Education Agency, the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. The mission of TEA is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: President Obama Urges Students to Stay in School

For Students 9th - 10th
Hear and watch video of President Obama's back-to-school '09 speech. Controversy arose prior to the speech as some questioned the political reason for it. Decide for yourself .. (09/08/09)
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Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Who's Being Left Behind?: Wide Angle: Time for School

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.N. Millennium Development Goals call for universal primary education by 2015. But around the world, minorities are being left behind.