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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Read All About It! Events and People of the 1930s and 1940s That Shaped California and the Nation.

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners look carefully at four photographs by Dorothea Lange and discuss them in terms of what is depicted and what she may have wanted to communicate. They review what they learned about the Dust Bowl, the Depression, the war era, and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Changing unhealthy eating habits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the elements of a balanced diet, then compile a daily diet and exercise log to assess their lifestyles and improve them if applicable. They recognize and explain the importance of proper nutrition practices.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Middling Class in Deerfield:

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study documents to show the continued growth of development of 18th century Deerfield, CT.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Growing Jack and the Beanstalk Plants

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate how plants grow by growing their own "beanstalk", (after reading "Jack and the Beanstalk") and record their observations daily in a science journal.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

At Your Fingertips

For Teachers 1st
First graders observe a variety of different foods including kiwi, banbnas, coffee, chocolate and discuss where they come from. They discuss the terms import and export then identify the locations where the items came from and their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Develop Global Perspectives of Nations and Peoples of the World

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars analyze examples of the world socio-economic trends. Using those examples, they develop their own global persective of the different nations and peoples of the world. They determine the value of cultural diversity and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teaching About Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the trade routes in the Mediterranean of the Ancient world. In groups, they view slides of artifacts while answering questions on a worksheet. After watching a video, they discuss how each object was found and...
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eBook
University of Arizona

Univ. Of Arizona Press: Hohokam Indians of the Tucson Basin: The Hohokam Lifeway

For Students 9th - 10th
This online book of three chapters describes the Hohokam world, the archaeological record of the Hohokam, and this chapter, the Hohokam lifeway. Find detailed information about the Hohokam way of life, including their method of...
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Website
Other

Successful Farming: Agriculture Online

For Students 9th - 10th
From Successful Farming magazine, this site presents agriculture news and features for people who are professionals and those studying agriculture. Links to valuable, up-to-date information on topics such as crop news and weather patterns.
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Website
Other

Ag Web: Agricultural Information, Tools, and Service

For Students 9th - 10th
AgWeb.com provides the latest news in agriculture, as well as weather and market information, helpful agricultural tools, and more.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service

For Students 9th - 10th
The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's main in-house scientific research agency. Their site contains information on their various research findings and projects, and up-to-date news.
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Website
Other

The Progressive Farmer

For Students 9th - 10th
Progressive Farmer delivers the latest news in the agriculture industry: Crop and livestock production, new technology and products, business and financial information, weather, markets and government regulations.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: This Just In! Nile Network News Update

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Site offers interdisciplinary lesson plans on Ancient Egypt.Students will thoroughly research many aspects of life in Ancient Egypt. Lessons will culminate with students presenting their research findings using, a T.V News Show format....
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Protecting Cows From a Disease

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out what the U.S. Department of Agriculture is doing to make sure that people (and cows) are being protected from mad cow disease.
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

National Agricultural Library

For Students 9th - 10th
The largest agricultural library in the world. Presents news related to the agricultural world. You can search information by subject or by audience.
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Website
Other

The Ag Center: Agriculture Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Agricultural industry resource offers news, market reports, a weather center, USDA news, technology updates and employment listings.
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Soil Loss Threatens Food Prospects

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site that examines the multiple causes of soil erosion and possible remedies.
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Website
Other

Agri Ville: Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has current trends in agribusiness and farm management. Offers links, events listings, and career information.
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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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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Great destination guide and country profile of Chile featuring a background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and...
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Keeping Bugs Away From Food

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover how scientists in New Zealand kept bugs out of food boxes. How did they do this? They coated the cardboard boxes with citronella oil. Bugs hate the stink of citronella so they stay away from the food!
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Natural Law Party Platform

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Natural Law Party has an action plan to revitalize America". This site provides with the issues and platform on many different issues for the Natural Law Party in the United States.
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Website
Other

Cambridge University Press: Palm Oil

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the origins of, European demand for, and the devlopment of modern-day global trade of palm oil.
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Website
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: New Gene Fights Potato Blight

For Students 3rd - 8th
Potato farmers spend billions of dollars every year to fight blight - a disease that can wipe out potato crops. Now scientists have discovered a wild variety of potato that is immune to blight. See the advantages and possible...