US National Archives
Docsteach: Extending Suffrage to Women
In this activity, students will analyze documents pertaining to the women's suffrage movement as it intensified following passage of the 15th Amendment that guaranteed the right to vote for African American males. Documents were chosen...
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Free Trip, but Where to Go?
In this lesson plan, students research information on 2 countries, estimate mileage over long distances, and present their information to the class.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Character Education "Respect"
This lesson will be implemented as part of a character education unit on integrity. Students will apply research skills, open-ended discussions, and cooperative learning experiences to investigate the meaning of "respect." Practicing...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Not to Wear: Becoming a Personal Stylist
Through this lesson students will investigate the career of a personal stylist and learn the job requirements. As a culminating activity, students will write a blog entry giving fashion advice to a fellow student.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
Homepage of Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) which is the one of the premier astronomical observatory used by professional astronomers in the United States. Although the site is mostly geared toward the professional, the Kitt Peak...
EL Education
El Education: Centaur Knot Manual
3rd and 4th grade students from the Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences in Santa Fe, New Mexico, created this book of knots as part of a learning expedition on sailing. As one part of their expedition, students studied different...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Should Adults Have the Right to Carry a Concealed Handgun?
Website offers research, studies, commentary and video on the pros and cons of giving citizens the right to carry a concealed handgun.
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Jewish Public Library Archives
Based in Montreal, a city with a rich Canadian-Jewish history, the Jewish Public Library Archives holds material related to Jewish Canadian texts, photographs, posters, rare books and ephemera, and microfilmed Jewish newspapers. The...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Chip Collection
The National Museum of American History's Chip Collection consists of individual donations of objects, images and documentation that traces the history of integrated circuits. Scroll down to explore the details of this unique research...
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Elizabeth Venditto, New Immigrant Storytelling Tools for Challenging Times
This article focuses on "Immigrant Stories" which has enabled wide participation by giving individuals complete control over their stories and defining "immigrant" broadly. It teaches anyone, including students, to make a digital story...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: European History Art Presentations
The students are assigned an artist from the period of European history that the class is studying at the time of the assignment. The students will research their artist and write a one page paper giving the general background...
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Education World: Promoting Responsible and Ethical Digital Citizens
This article discusses ways teachers can train today's generation to be responsible and ethical life-long learners in the digital age. Topics include care of technology equipment, using reputable sites for studies and research, adhering...
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Executive Planet: Taiwan Culture Guide
With this resource you can learn more about an international culture. Explore business culture customs, and etiquette with the variety of resources this guide offers.
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Nea Fine Arts Grant Program Guidelines
This site focuses on the Fine Arts. "The National Education Association (NEA) Fine Arts grants are awarded to fine arts teachers, through local NEA affiliates, to enable them to create and implement fine arts programs that promote...
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Itslearning: What Is Blended Learning?
In this article, itslearning researcher Morten Fahlvik explains blended learning, its benefits and applications. In the end, he says, blended learning is a tool for every teacher. Includes a short video giving an overview of blended...