Curated OER
Discrimination Hurts
Fifth graders interpret stereotyping and discrimination as limiting and hurtful behaviors and demonstrate how to address these behaviors in a positive manner. In this discrimination lesson plan, 5th graders use the poem The Woman Who...
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Moisture Lesson Plan
Students investigate the effects of moisture and dampness on homes, clothing, and mold growth. In this moisture lesson, students discuss which certain cities are damper than others based on location and geography. They talk about the...
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Demography and Services of Fairfax County, Virginia
Twelfth graders are introduced to the demographics and services of Fairfax County, Virginia. In groups, they identify programs and services that should be supported by tax dollars and presnt them to the class in a PowerPoint presentation.
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Looking At the World Through Different Eyes
Young scholars are introduced to the concept of reframing as a problem-solving alternative. They present the value of incorporating adults into their suport system. Students draw what they think Creep Face and Maggie saw when they...
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Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
Often times children hear terminology being used but do not completely understand its meaning. This site provides and introduction to special needs, the types, and proper behavior upon interacting.
Other
Urban Inst: The Health of Children in Immigrant Families
This is a report of the analysis of national survey data to gauge the well-being of immigrant children compared with children in native-born families. The authors examine different areas, including family income and environment, child...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Health Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a comprehensive resource on health issues. Browse hundreds of health topics using the alphabet index or click into health news especially for men, women, seniors, minorities, and...
eSchool Today
E School Today: All You Need to Know Obesity and Children
The issue of obesity is addressed - what it is, the causes, the health and social problems it causes for the individual, types of fats in food, reduced fat and diet foods, how to prevent it, how to help someone with a weight problem, and...
Mental Health America
Mha: Recognizing Mental Health Probelms in Children
This resource provides a check list for recognizing mental health problems in children.
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Kids Health: Dealing With Divorce
The reasons for two adults divorcing isn't always clear to their children. This article explains why parents sometimes divorce, how it might change their lives, and what they can do to make it easier for themselves. The article also...
Other
Hospice Net
This site is dedicated to educating individuals how to help adolescents and children cope with difficult situations involving feelings of depression. These articles offer good advice for helping children in need.
Other
Mine Safety and Health Administration: Our Page for Kids
Site from the Mine Safety and Health Administration that aims at teaching children about mining, prospecting, mine safety, and what the human body needs from natural resources.
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Kids Health: Vegetarianism
In addition to defining the different types of vegetarians and vegetarian diets, this four page article, discusses the benefits and drawbacks of vegetarianism, while focusing on children and the nutrition they need to grow strong,...
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Caregiver Child Interactions: Survival, Healthy Young Children [Pdf]
A review of the importance for caregiver-child interactions to understand the psychology of child development, relationships, and identification of the need for intervention.
Other
Childline: Asking an Adult for Help
Here is some advice to help children feel comfortable asking an adult for help.
Curated OER
Kids Health:how to Talk to Your Child About the News
Children may worry about current events and need an adult to help make sense of what is happening. Adults will be able to find useful and engaging information.
Sesame Street
Sesame Street: Healthy Habits for Life
This comprehensive resource will give you the tools you need to teach children about eating right and being physically active so that they can establish healthy habits for life. Included are easy-to-use, fun lessons and activities that...
Other
Kaiser Family Foundation: South Africa: About South Africa: Love Life
Foundation is dedicated to South African development and deals in issues like AIDS, national health system, and the "Needs of women, children, and youth."
PBS
Pbs.org: Education: 7 Ways Teachers & School Leaders Can Support Students in a (Post) Pandemic Year
The Multiple Pandemics and the Impact on Emotional Health: As students return to school, remediating learning loss is a high priority for school leaders and teachers. While some educators may feel better equipped to address the learning...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Feelings
Young children experience a wide range of emotions that they might not be able to name yet. Help students explore emotions.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Traditional Economies and the Inuit
The Inuit people of northern Canada provide an example of a traditional economy. For thousands of years, Inuit parents have taught their children the survival skills needed to survive in the Arctic Circle's severe climate. Students will...
Read Works
Read Works: Every Hour Counts
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the effects of not getting enough sleep. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.