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Curated OER

Memories of Friends

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here is a gentle and important lesson on death which is designed for young children. The teacher tells his/her pupils a story about a pet who died. A discussion ensues about feelings we all have when an animal or a person who we love...
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Article
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Kids Health: Somebody in My Friend's Family Died

For Students 3rd - 5th
Death is a very difficult thing to deal with for all of us. If you have a friend who has recently 0lost someone, you may be wondering how you can help. Chances are, that friend is not acting the way she/he normally does and you want to...
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Hospice Net

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to educating individuals how to help adolescents and children cope with difficult situations involving feelings of depression. These articles offer good advice for helping children in need.
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Other

Grief: Getting Over the Death of Someone Close to You

For Students 9th - 10th
Getting over the loss of someone close to you if a difficult process. This site provides resources for adolescents who have recently experienced such a loss and helps to lead them through this process in the healthiest manner possible.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: This Emotional Life: Grief and Loss

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource on the human experience of grief, whether it is from losing a loved one, or from another type of loss. Explains the physical symptoms one feels, misconceptions about the grieving process, gives examples of different kinds of...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Defining and Discussing Death

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Develop an awareness of the kinds of losses that one may experience as a human being and the different ways people deal with them. Discuss experiences with dying and the emotions involved, and participate in an imaginary scenario dealing...
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Website
Other

Dougy: How to Help a Grieving Teen

For Students 9th - 10th
There is no method for helping someone grieve that will always prove effective. This site does, however, offer tips for those who want to help a teen manage their grief in an emotionally supportive manner.
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Article
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Center for Young Women's Health: Coping With Loss: A Guide for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Losing someone close to you isn't easy. Anytime a familiar situation changes one must develop the ability to cope with what's been altered. This site looks at different types of loss and how to approach these difficult times. Additional...
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University of Washington

Uwscc: Healthy Grieving

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on grief and answers to questions about grieving, death, and changing family dynamics.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Death and Grief

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Family Doctor.org gives information on the topic of death and grief.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Sweet Memories of a Grandfather: Carly's Story

For Students 3rd - 8th
Carly found a sweet way to remember her grandfather, who died from cancer. Read the article and watch the slideshow to see what Carly and her sister did.
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Death Preparation and Grieving Internet Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Listing of links on grieving and preparing for death.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Somebody in My Friend's Family Died, What Should I Do?

For Students 3rd - 8th
How would you help your friend if someone important to them died? Learn how people grieve and what you can do to make things easier for them.
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Website
Other

Love After Death

For Students 9th - 10th
Valuable articles and practical information on how grief affects our relationships.