Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Specific and Memorable Details
The Important Book, written by Margaret Wise Brown, provides a very specific writing pattern that even the youngest of writers can imitate. Requiring these types of patterns for writing tasks provides safety for all students, and when...
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Ozone
Discover what ozone molecules are made of and the important role ozone plays in the safety of humans. In this article, learn about scientists rating ozone levels and the harm linked with "bad" ozone levels.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Read to Learn About Elections [Pdf]
"Read to Learn about Elections" is a one page, nonfiction passage about government systems and workers that keep people safe including police officers, food inspectors, and water and sewer workers. It is followed by an open-ended...
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Welcome to General Chemistry Laboratory!
Geared towards helping Dartmouth College students starting General Chemistry Laboratory, this site offers resources important for anyone in the lab. Learn why you should keep a lab notebook and how to keep yourself and others safe. This...
Library of Congress
Loc: Westinghouse Works, 1904: George Westinghouse
Read a brief biography of George Westinghouse, who invented the air brake, making trains much safer. Find out how he was responsible for some very important concepts in the delivery of electricity.
Read Works
Read Works: The Night Shift
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of sleeping and dreaming. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Junk Food Battles
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of eating nutritious foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: A Healthy Smile
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text telling the importance of caring for your teeth by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Small Wonders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of vitamins and minerals and the idea of adding them to various foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Childnet
Childnet: Online Sexual Harassment: Advice for Parents and Carers of 13 17 Year
The thing that is happening online but nobody talks about. Childnet has produced this guidance to help parents and carers and their children talk about the important issue of online sexual bullying -- specifically when this is happening...
Investopedia
Investopedia: Safe Deposit Boxes: Store This, Not That
Learn the benefits of safe deposit boxes, as well as the reasons you should not store certain important items in the.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Read to Learn About City Systems [Pdf]
"Read to Learn about City Systems" is a one page, nonfiction passage about government systems and workers that keep people safe including police officers, food inspectors, and water and sewer system workers. It is followed by an...
Other
New Mexico State University: Science Pirates: The Curse of Brownbeard
Available for PC and Mac, an educational game relaying the importance of food safety, handwashing, and hygiene, while encouraging scientific exploration and inquiry. Requires approximately two hours of playing time to complete.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Plants and Food [Pdf]
"Plants and Food" is a one page, nonfiction passage about plant foods and the importance of knowing what plants are safe to eat and how to prevent food from spoiling. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence...
Other
Cwec: Down the Hill . . . Your Watershed (Mini Unit) [Pdf]
Everyone is part of a local watershed and their actions affect the water resources in their watershed. For this mini-unit, students learn about watersheds, why they are important, dangers they face and how watersheds can be protected.
Curated OER
Kids Health: When It's Just You After School
If you ever spend any time home alone, you know that there are pluses and minuses to the situation. Sometimes it is nice to just have your whole house to yourself, but other times you are lonely and bored. It is very important that you...