Curated OER
Japan Teacher Implementation Plan/ Japanese Culture
Students in a variety of activities in order to appreciate the culture of Japan. The primary assessments are an art project and a written report. This instructional activity is extremely helpful because it includes the rubric for both...
Curated OER
Spring Potted Plants
Pupils identify and interpret plant growth as well as gain graphing skills and other important knowledge related to potting plants. They take a regular milk jug and cut off the top, leaving the handle and the rest intact. Then, students...
Curated OER
People of the Past
Young scholars investigate the four groups of people that existed in the U.S. before the European settlers arrived. They predict how the people arrived in the U.S., then investigate their predictions to find out whether or not they are...
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The Partnership for a Drug Free America
Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...
Remedy Health Media
Health Scout: Drug Abuse
This article on drug abuse discusses and presents facts on the many different types of drugs available. The effects of these drugs are also mentioned. Also in the article is a section on the several stages of drug use and their...
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know
Here is a good resource for parents wanting to learn more about marijuana use in children and teens. Organized in question/answer format, this article provides information on signs and side effect of marijuana use.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana: Facts for Teens
This article, organized in question/answer format, provides information for teens about marijuana use. Here, you can learn why teens smoke marijuana and how marijuana affects the bodies and brains of those who use it.
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Partnership for a Drug Free America: Marijuana
Read brief responses to several questions concerning marijuana, its characteristics, it short-term and long-term effects, and its federal classification.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Marijuana
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States. Get the facts about it in this article for teens.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Marijuana Facts
This resource presents informaion about the risks of using marijuana.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know
This site provides some information for parents about marijuana.