University of Chicago
U. Of Chicago/ Popular Basis of Political Authority
Excerpts from John Locke's famous 1689 work "Two Treatises of Government" where he discusses his political ideas that came to influence the U.S. Revolutionaries.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Learn about the Dance Theatre of Harlem is this segment from A Walk Through Harlem.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Science Can Answer Moral Questions
Questions of good and evil, right and wrong are commonly thought unanswerable by science. But Sam Harris argues that science can be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values and setting out what constitutes a good life. [23:27]
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Hrw: An Introduction to the Human Rights Movement
This page, part of the Human Rights Web, gives a brief overview of the topic of human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
Can the world become a kinder place? The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a multitude of ideas for changing the world one step at a time. Authors list 100 "Ideas for Kindness" that range from "Give the Gift of your Smile" to "Host...
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Character Counts: Homepage
This site has information about the Character Counts program and workshops. Click on Resources and guides for free sample classroom activities, a parenting guide, a children's booklist and more.
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Foundation for a Better Life: Values: Personal and Family Values
A range of media and resources--billboards, televised public service announcements, first-person accounts, quotations--that communicate ideas about the meanings of a wide range of essential values, such as ambition, gratitude, respect,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: What's Your Calling?: Educator Guide
This educator guide is designed for young adults on the verge of making important life decisions, defining who they are, and determining how to achieve their hopes and dreams. Short film modules and highly customizable lesson plans allow...
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Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: The Calling: Film Discussion Guide
This discussion guide is designed as a tool to facilitate dialogue, and deepen understanding of the complex issues in The Calling, a film that follows seven young Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic...
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Pbs Kids: Kind Acts Bingo
For National Bullying Prevention Month, we're giving the words "friendly competition" a new meaning! How many of these kind acts can your students complete? This bingo card is available in English and in Spanish.
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Pbs Learning Media: Summer Camp: Fill Each Day With Possibilities! Friends & Neighbors Packet: Pre K and K
Use these friends & neighbors-themed activity sheets to allow children to choose their own learning adventures.
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Financial Education
Every goal starts with taking the first step. Teaching kids to save money by collecting in a specific place such as a piggy bank or a jar shows kids concretely how much they are saving. Every time you save up to a certain small, new...
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Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: My Family and Me Bingo: Pre K and K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, celebrate what makes you and your family special!
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Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Gratitude Bingo: Pre K and K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, we are learning about how expressing our gratitude shows others how we feel when they help us.
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Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Family Traditions Bingo: Pre K and K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, we are learning about how sharing our family traditions helps us to respect and contribute to the diversity...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Article: Helping Children Feel Valued and Loved
In this article, see how Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood continues the longstanding tradition of sharing an important message to children: "You are special."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Being a Leader
Help your students think critically about the dynamic and changing nature of what it means to be a leader. Below you'll find resources that will assist and encourage your students to explore their value systems, promote positive...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Alma's Way: Think It Through
As Alma learns about families, friendships, and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and "thinks through" the situation. Then, she knows what to do! Support critical...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Whole Number Cruncher
Put a number, the input, in the Whole Number Cruncher. See if you can discover the rule that gives you the result, the output. Directions are just a click away.
Stanford University
Political Communication Lab
An interactive website that is dedicated to gathering and disseminating public opinion on a variety of issues that shape U.S. politics.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Ethical Dilemmas for Classroom Discussion Archive
An archive of challenging ethical dilemmas relevant to the experiences of high-school students. Use this solid set of resources as the foundation for lessons that teach about ethical choices and values based on real-life contexts and...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: The Socratic Approach to Character Education
A how-to article that illustrates how teachers can educate students about making choices that are consistent with their ethical values. A comprehensive plan for using the venerable Socratic method to reinforce critical-thinking skills by...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is a Gift Economy?
What if, this holiday season, instead of saying "thank you" to your aunt for her gift of a knitted sweater, the polite response expected from you was to show up at her house in a week with a better gift? Or to vote for her in the town...
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Seton Hall University: Toleration and Religious Liberty
This essay from the Seton Hall University describes the transition from intolerance of Catholics to religious liberty in America.