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Journalism: Ritalin Abuse
Students conduct research and interviews to examine abuses of Ritalin to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. They interview doctors and students and collect contact information to include in a sidebar.
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Balancing Budgets: From Reagan to Today
Students discover details about the federal budget. In this contemporary government lesson, students research the efforts to maintain a balanced federal budget in the United States since the 1980's. Students then participate in a debate...
Global Oneness Project
Learning with Nature
Think outside the box - and think about education beyond the classroom walls - with a resource that has your critical thinkers watching a video about a nursery in Scotland that lets youngsters roam wild in a forest. Viewers reflect on...
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Hot, Hot, Hot, Cold
Learners dance the image of falling snow. They move, swing, fall, and rise to music working to depict snow falling, the sun, and high/low movements. This is a well-thought out lesson that aids them in seeing movement as a form of...
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Dance: Water Dancing
Examine the way water moves, drips, and splashes with an expressive dance. Learners discuss the ways in which water moves, then create dance sequences that show or describe water. There are several suggestions to adapt this instructional...
Possibilities
Disability Awareness Activity Packet
Bring awareness to disabilities with a packet consisting of a variety of activities designed to inform scholars about disabilities—autism, hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and more! Learners test their communication skills,...
PBS
Stories of Painkiller Addiction: Contemplating Nature vs. Nurture
Does having an addict in your family make it more likely to become one yourself? Explore the genetic risk factors, as well as the prominent environmental influences, for substance addiction in a lesson that encourages awareness and open...
Reed Novel Studies
The Lightning Thief: Novel Study
Maybe dark clouds do have a silver lining. Just when Percy from The Lightning Thief thought of his life as doomed, he learned that his father is a Greek god. Scholars work through activities as they read how his life took a drastic turn....
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Electricity and Energy
Students demonstrate that electricity can flow in a circuit. They demonstrate safe practices during lab investigations.
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Awesome Adaptations!
Second graders explore biology by researching animal characteristics. For this adaptation lesson, 2nd graders identify the history of several animals and research the changes that have occurred to their anatomy over thousands of years....
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ADHD - A Focus on the Brain
Pupils research the disease of ADHD and how it effects the brain. They specifically look at how the neurochemicals of the brain affect the behavior of individuals with ADHD. Students also explore and discuss some of the different...
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The Biology of ADHD
Students investigate the biology of ADHD and its implications upon the formation and treatment of the disease. They draw and label the parts of a neuron. Also, they describe the neurotransmission cycle. Students create a list of pros and...
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The Guy Behind Kinko's
Students explore the concept of starting a business. In this starting a business lesson, students read an article about the founder of Kinko's. Students discuss how Kinko's expanded and tried to avoid centralization and homogenization.
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JetBlue Soars on CEO's Creativity
Students explore the concept of entrepreneurship. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students read an article about how the CEO of JetBlue has become successful. Students discuss how ADHD has helped the CEO of JetBlue. Students spend...
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The Improvement of the Electric Light Bulb
Students study how the first electric light was made and the history behind it. For this electricity lesson students create their own light bulb.
Other
Adda/national Attention Deficit Disorder Association
The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association. The site contains information on legal issues, research, treatment, school, support etc. Very comprehensive site.
Other
Internet Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It also contains links to information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, booklets, and magazine articles, as well as informational videos.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Collection of articles on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD: what it is, what causes it, misconceptions about it, symptoms, related disorders, treatment options, and ways the ADHD person, and the caregivers and family...
WebMD
Web Md: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This site from WebMD provides a great topic overview of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Also provides links to causes, symptoms, risks, medications, surgery information, home treatment and prevention.
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Iser: Attention Deficit Disorder Assessment Resources
A nationwide directory for resources, information and treatment centers related to attention deficit disorder.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: Teaching Children With Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD is defined and differentiated from ADHD. Includes tips on establishing a productive learning environment as well as giving instructions and assignments to students with Attention Deficit Disorder.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This common term used in classrooms is reviewed in this information from the NIMH and points to the changing views of many that it is better treated long term with behavioral therapies than medications.
Other
The Story of Attention Deficit Disorder
This article discusses the negative aspects of diagnosing and medicating children who are believed to have ADD or ADHD. Includes a list of 50 Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span.
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Mental help.net: Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd)
This site provides an overview of ADHD. Under the menu toolbar on the right, you'll find information on the symptoms and treatment of ADHD.
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