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Curated OER

What's In the Dirt?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders watch a demonstration and write in their journals their predictions about how time might affect the moisture in the two paper towels. Using a Berlese funnel, they record their observations when it comes the amount of...
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Curated OER

How Many? How Far? How Thick?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of magnetism and electricity. In groups, they are given different types of magnets and discover how the magnetic force differs for each one. They measure the amount of distance a paper clip moves toward...
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Curated OER

The Importance of Water

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore the importance of water. They discuss why water is important and students design an experiment that evaluates the water quality and methods of improving water quality. Pupils perform testing and report their findings.
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Curated OER

Personal Learning Profile

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are given an overview of their legal rights according to IDEA, each student describes in their own words why it is important that they exercise their rights within the transition planning process. They are asked, "What can...
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Curated OER

Media Campaign

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders design and present a media product supporting environmental stewardship. They demonstrate an understanding of the nature and types of waste and of their management in industry and the community. They assess the results...
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Curated OER

What's Going to Happen at Any Given Barometer Reading?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders brainstorm a list of words associated with weather. In groups, they sort the words into categories and observe the weather in their area for a month. To end the lesson, they compare the barometer measurements for a...
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Curated OER

Is It Hot in the Light?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make observations about the temperature of items in direct sunlight. In groups, they discuss why asphalt, brick and cement are warmer than items surrounding them. To end the lesson, they examine how heat transfers energy...
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Curated OER

How Does A Person Cope With Life Changing Events?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of conflict mediation. In this coping skills instructional activity, 4th graders discover conflict mediation skills that may be used to resolve conflict. Students also learn techniques to reduce stress.
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Curated OER

Lincoln: The Constitution & the Civil War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students analyze the political and constitutional issues that Lincoln dealt with during his time in the White House as they play an online game and...
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Website
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Career Education: Career Clusters Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Glencoe offers you a chance to explore sixteen career clusters. Find out the requirements for a job, the education needed, and the various jobs available.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Food Science Technician

For Students 3rd - 8th
Liking to eat is not a necessary requirement for a food science technician, but liking to work in a laboratory is. Find out the range of jobs a food science technician might perform in assessing food quality. Science Buddies offers a...
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Professional Doc
Other

Wv Department of Education: Teacher Resources for Educational Excellence (Tree)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is is a one-stop, grade-specific site highlighting WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards and resources that are essential to the classroom teacher. The resources include grade-specific lessons, professional learning, and...
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Other

The Asvab Program: Exploring Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program provides tools developed by the Department of Defense (DoD) to help high school and postsecondary students across the nation learn more about career exploration and planning. Explore personal skills,...
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Other

Career Wise Education: Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Everyone has skills in which they excel. iSeek highlights skills useful for various types of jobs to aid in finding the right career.
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Other

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy: Career Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This site sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, has information about pharmacy careers, schools which offer degrees for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, requirements and other FAQ's for this field.
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Kidsource OnLine

Kid Source on Line: Education: Gifted and Talented Students

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides articles related to issues with gifted children.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Financing Your College Education

For Students 11th - 12th
Financing your college education can feel like a daunting task surrounded in anxiety. However, there is no reason to worry; there are plenty of people available to help you through the process. The important consideration to start is...
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Other

Be an Actuary: Career Without Boundaries

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you considered a career as a actuary? Explore this business field that provides career planning resources for high school students, college students, and educators.
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Other

Actuarial Foundation: Building Your Future: Succeeding [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through information, examples, and practice, students learn about the costs and advantages of post-secondary education, how to understand the potential earnings and benefits of a job, how to make a budget, and why it is important to...
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Other

Mapping Your Future

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of valuable resources allows young people to explore their options for the future. Topics include how to apply for college and jobs, financial options for paying for college and how to apply your education to the career...
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Website
Other

Job Star: Guides for Specific Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for a career guide? This career planning resources is organized by job-specific field. Explore the required training, education, earnings, working environments, and career insight of your dream job!
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Website
Other

Florida Doe: Adult Education Curriculum Framework

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Florida Department of Education Career and Technical Curriculum Standards for Adult learners. The curriculum includes files avialable n PDF or Word format on topics such as: Adult Basic Education, English for Limited English...
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Careers With Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide-ranging suggestions for student who love to work with animals and don't necessarily want to be a veterinarian. Site also has links to other animal career websites.
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Article
Other

Right Education for the 21st Century

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Making an understanding of the role of education as it applies to the 21st century is the focus of this article.