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Worksheet
Curated OER

Number Manipulation

For Students 8th - 9th
In this number manipulation worksheet, students solve 4 different types of problems that include number manipulation. First, they use division, multiplication, addition, or subtraction to make each set of numbers into equations which...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

TE Activity: Tears in Rain

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine photographs before writing captions for them. They develop visual literacy as they see how photographs are manipulated to show the effects of acid rain. They rewrite the photo captions after a class discussion.
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Website
Other

American Massage Therapy Association Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about massage therapy and how to pursue a career in this field.
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Website
Other

Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commercial alternative health site that offers some basic information about chiropractic and acupunture procedures.
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Article
American Psychological Association

Apa Help Center: Violence Warning Signs

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure, from the American Psychological Association, offers a comprehensive overview of violent behavior and the warning signs associated with this behavior. Content includes a focus on the different reasons for violence, how to...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Should We Grow Gm Crops?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the pros and cons of genetically modified (GM) crops, and cast your vote on whether they should be grown. From the FRONTLINE/NOVA: Harvest of Fear Web site.
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Article
Other

Jiskha: Persuasive Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
Short definitions of techniques that persuade: bandwagon, glittering generality, and more.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Fear & Paranoia: How Can Fear Be Used to Manipulate?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "How can fear be used to manipulate?" 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
Other

Scapegoating Research and Remedies

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief site defining scapegoating and remedies.
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Website
Other

Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a list of conditions that acupuncture relieves.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Leaders and Liars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore group dynamics to understand the traits of dominance and effective leadership. Explore the traits of deception and describe instances when leaders use deception and manipulative techniques to persuade others to follow them.