National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lesson Plan: Arabic Poetry
This online lesson plan introduces information about the Arabic poetic art form known as the ghazal. It includes Educational Objectives, classroom activities and projects, examples, and a list of the relevant national educational standards.
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Contextual Learning: Contextual Learning Projects
Contextual learning virtual browser for educators to share their experiences with a broad range of curriculum and instruction techniques. Search for contextual-based projects that have worked in other classrooms, complete with key...
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education
S.C.O.R.E. offers teacher approved and evaluated websites, lesson plans, virtual activities, and more which have been aligned with California standards to aid educators in history and social science.
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Altec: Project Based Learning Checklist
A project-based learning checklist and rubric generator helps keep students on track and allows them to take responsibility for their own learning through peer- and self-evaluation. Create checklists for writing and science projects,...
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Character Counts: Homepage
This site has information about the Character Counts program and workshops. Click on Resources and guides for free sample classroom activities, a parenting guide, a children's booklist and more.
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Chicago Academy of Sciences: Notebaert Nature Museum
Online lesson plans are available on such subjects as constructing models that visualize the distance between planets and the sun. Teachers can also learn of workshops to enhance science instruction.
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Teaching History With Technology
EdTechTeacher has developed The Center for Teaching History with Technology to offer more opportunities for teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. They suggest excellent professional development from websites for lesson...
Scholastic
Scholastic Teaching Resources
This site provides lesson plans to use in classrooms. Age group categories, PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8 make this site very easy to navigate and get what you need.
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Arkansas Education Association
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, school journal, and legislative initiatives.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ready to Learn 2010 2015 Initiative (Pbs Kids Lab)
PBS KIDS Lab is built on the belief that every new technology is a learning opportunity. This page includes links to PBS programming, apps, games, videos, activities, and education resources. Teaching Tips provide step-by-step lessons...
Curated OER
History Matters: Making Sense of Documents
Designed to help teachers and students make effective use of primary documents. There are well written section on how to make sense of numbers, ads, music, diaries, and more. included are interactive activities for students to help them...
Kids' Wings
Kids' Wings: The Texas Bluebonnet Books
This site has the Texas Bluebonnet Book lists from 1995 through 2003, with plenty of links to teacher resources to use with them.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Take a 2nd Look"
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. This strategy's focus is to promote higher-order thinking skills and cooperative learning.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Character Education
This site is loaded with resources for developing and maintaining a character education program in your school, class or team. It includes information on service learning, ethics in the workplace and leading class discussions as well as...
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Pro Teacher
This site is a resource for classroom teachers and substitute teachers. The site has lesson plans, message boards, web sites and academic content standards that will enhance your classroom.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "I Am Me"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes promoting students' understanding of themselves through self-expression, critical thinking skills, and creative writing and thinking skills...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Black and White"
Excellent resource for empowering learners to become better learners. This instructional activity includes making students aware of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in a positive way. Good resource.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Decisions!"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes helping students develop decision-making skills, promote critical thinking skills, and reflect on their beliefs. Good site.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "I Would Invent"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes encouraging students to develop an interest in science, to promote critical thinking skills, and to enhance reading and writing skills.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Cause & Effect"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson plan includes promoting an interest in science for students, to use critical thinking skills, and to use graphic organizers.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Old Wisdom"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes motivating students to read, encouraging students to use inferential and critical thinking skills, and promoting an understanding and appreciation...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Look in Mirror"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes making students aware of themselves, promoting appreciation of their individuality, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, and language arts skills.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "What's in a Name"
Excellent resource for empowering students to become better learners. This lesson includes helping students reflect on their value and self-worth, promoting appreciation of their individuality, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, and...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Do You Mean?"
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. Used to motivate students to use higher-level thinking skills, read, and develop an appreciation for their culture. Good resource.