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Media Literacy Clearinghouse: Critically Viewing Photographs: Civil War

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Was it possible to manipulate photographs during the Civil War? Teach your students about critical viewing through this innovative lesson plan and engage them in discussion, analysis and research to explain their findings.
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Article
National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)

Nmsi: Ingenious: Dumbing Down Science

For Students 9th - 10th
The 21st-century culture of scientific discovery has become more and more dependent on the support of the public. Television has done science a great service by moving it from an isolated institution to a more public celebration....
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Professional Doc
Other

Coalition for Quality Children's Media: Kids First!: Healthy Media Lifestyle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Be a part of teaching students to think critically about what they view. Links to KIDS FIRST! endorsements, films, and upcoming media attractions. Be a part of the KIDS FIRST! and help nurture a healthy media lifestyle for young people...
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Website
Donald Clark

Big Dog, Little Dog: Communication and Leadership

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Wide-spread approach to communication and leadership. A study of the power of communication and its help or hindrances to a person's leadership qualities.
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Activity
Chateau Meddybemps

Chateau Meddybemps: Fun & Games: Color an Easter Egg

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Website allows students to decorate their own virtual Easter eggs with flowers, colors, and crayons.
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Lesson Plan
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: Fat Counting Unit

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Have you ever wanted to know how much fat you consume each day? How does that fat fit into your daily intake according to the food pyramid? 4 math lessons are included here that help both upper and lower elementary grades understand how...
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Article
Northern Illinois University

Se Asite: Teaching Learning: Controversial Issues in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Inspired by a meeting at a Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conference, this article is a summary of the main points made by presenter Professor H. Douglas Brown. Teaching students to be respectful citizens can...
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Article
Northern Illinois University

Se Asite: Teaching Learning: Controversial Issues in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Inspired by a meeting at a Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) conference, this article is a summary of the main points made by presenter Professor H. Douglas Brown. Teaching students to be respectful citizens can...
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Article
Other

Quality Digest: Self Directed Work Teams: A Competitive Advantage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Article describes self-directed work teams as an innovative way to approach employee management. Designed around "whole" projects, these teams manage their own work and handle obstacles themselves, fostering independent thinking and a...
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Website
Other

Family Values Network: Guide to Critical Viewing for Parents and Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The word "television" is often heard with a negative connotation. Because it is impossible to rid the world of the television, learn how to control what is viewed on yours.
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Interactive
Other

Twinity: The Berlin Wall

For Students 9th - 10th
Re-visit the 20th anniversary of the downfall of communism in Eastern Germany with this virtual walk back in time of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Discover how and why the wall was erected and the way in which it came down. Then learn how...
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Website
Other

Air University: Rules for Brainstorming

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The success of collaborative brainstorming can only be successful given the right circumstances. Heed these 3 warnings to facilitate high-quality ideas.
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Article
Other

Why Bother Learning and Improving Leadership Skills?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Developing good leadership skills is essential for any profession, and a quality leader is one who is always trying to improve upon what they know. Use this guide to find materials suited to your needs, including avoiding...
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Article
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Effective Leadership Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
Website describes how leadership in the 21st century is much different from the leadership of previous generations. The most effective types of leadership in the 21st century include visionary, coaching, democratic, and affiliative styles.
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Article
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Example Leadership Skills List

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page teaches ten important qualities of strong leadership.
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Activity
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Activities for Leadership Workshops

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Twelve activities for use in leadership training, aimed to develop teamwork and problem solving. Each activity lists objectives and clear instructions.
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Article
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Personal Leadership Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Develop your own leadership plan with this online guide and downloadable template.
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Interactive
Other

Robo Z Zle: Puzzle Games

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve the first level of puzzles and register to solve or create more complex levels.
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Article
Other

Steve Pavlina: Triple Your Personal Productivity

For Students 9th - 10th
Web site in which author Steve Pavlina provides 5 steps for tripling personal productivity through time management. Articles in site are based on Pavlina's book Personal Development for Smart People.
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Professional Doc
Other

Game Salad: Feed Your Inner Game Designer

For Students 9th - 10th
A great tool for those who want to create video games, but don't know how to do it. Free templates and publishing tools.
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Blogging

For Students 9th - 10th
Because blogs have become such a popular 21st century communication tool, they can sometimes be accessed with a price. This article teaches the risks of blogging as well as how to protect oneself.
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Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: The Agile Leader: Adaptability

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A quality vital to success in the 21st century is the ability to adapt. Discover how to become more willing to step out of your comfort zone and adapt to the changing world around you.
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Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: How Productive Are You?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to work smarter, not harder, by taking this productivity quiz. The assessment personalizes the outcome of your answers and will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to organization, attitude,...
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Article
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Leadership Styles: Using the Right One for the Situation

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different leadership styles and decide which one works best for your situation and personality. Because there is no "right" way to lead in every situation, the different styles and theories of leadership presented here can...