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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

All the News That's Fit to Click: Analyzing New York Times Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore the New York Times, online and in print. Partners take the roles of reader and monitor while each peruses the newspaper. Discussion questions compare the online version to a hard copy print edition. Links provide comparison of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Publication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This lesson was designed in response to a class struggling with Le Petit Prince. The author starts the day by having the class describe (in French) the little prince and his planet. Then, they discuss the use of a dictionary and a list...
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Handout
Other

O*net (Occupational Info Network) Knowledge Site

For Students 9th - 10th
O*NET, replacement for the US Dictionary of Occupational Titles as well as the Directory of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Job Outlook, provides "Information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests...
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Website
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Hompage

For Students 9th - 10th
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
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Website
Other

First Amendment Center: Freedom Forum, Newseum

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This First Amendment Center "newseum" offers dozens of reports, articles, papers, and pages collected by the Freedom Forum. Includes today's news as well as archives.
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Website
Other

Broadcasting and Cable Online Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting insider's look at the world of Broadcast media. You'll find everything from job opportunities to the latest news about the networks at this well designed site.
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Website
Other

Historic Scotland: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for Historic Scotland offers information on Scotland's background, heritage, and education.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Writers and Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about careers, including writers and authors.
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Website
Other

California Legislative Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Obtain current information regarding California's legislature. You can read about California Law, Bill Information, and Legislative Publications.
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Website
US Department of Labor

U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Department of Labor is devoted to helping working women get the most out of their careers. It includes statistics, news programs, and a directory of resources.
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Website
Other

The Jewish Atlanta Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Atlanta Jewish Times provides news and information about Jewish affairs with emphasis on the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Website
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Ebony Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia article, you will read about Ebony Magazine, a publication dedicated to reporting on black culture and achievements of African Americans.
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Website
Other

University of Wisconsin: Jane Addams Book Award

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the history and purpose of the Jane Addams Book Award. It also gives a list of children's books that have won this award because they effectively promote peace, social justice and world community.
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eBook
Other

American Friends Service Committee: It's My Life [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide to alternatives after high school entitled "It's My Life". This guide helps young people plan their own career paths includes some stories of youths who made some choices outside of the box.
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Handout
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara

Nceas: Charles Lyell

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University Of California Santa Barbara provides a brief description of Charles Lyell's ideas concerning the geology of the Earth and several links to famous people related to this topic.