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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Alphabetizing Words Beginning with T and U

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students alphabetize words that begin with the letters T and U. In this alphabetizing lesson, students alphabetize the words that begin with T and the words that begin with U.
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL -Occupations: What Is My Job?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL occupations worksheet, students read a set of 10 job descriptions and determine the job, clicking on an answer button to check answers.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Should School Uniforms Be Scrapped?

For Students 1st - 5th
In this article, read about the pros and cons of required school uniforms for students. Also find out what students think about the subject.
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Article
Other

University of Texas: Dressed for Success? The Effect of School Uniforms [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive report on the effect of school uniforms on school safety and achievement. For the authors' conclusions, scroll down to Page 21, Conclusion. (Jan. 15, 2010)
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Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: School Uniforms

For Students 9th - 10th
Website for students dedicated to exploring controverisal issues looks at the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms. Content provides background, outline of both sides of the issue and video for analysis and debate.
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Article
Other

The Principals' Partnership: Research Brief, School Uniforms [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Short summary of findings on the pros and cons of school uniforms as well as some tips for implementation. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Uniform Commercial Code

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of the Uniform Commercial Code including all 9 articles. Provided by FindLaw.
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Handout
Other

Ecs: Uniforms and Dress Codes

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the legal status of uniform and dress code policies in schools. Also includes a document on the policies of states on school uniforms and dress codes. Table provides state names, their policy, notes and...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Above the Noise: Lesson Plan: How Do You Think Schools Should Decide on Dress Codes?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson asks students to explore the pros and cons of dress code policies in light of the national conversation as well as their own school. In the Above the Noise video, they will hear student voices from a variety of perspectives...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fashion Do or Don't

For Teachers 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage expresses the pros and cons of school uniforms. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fashion Do or Don't

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about school uniforms and whether students should be required to wear them or not. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Consumer Credit an Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This Cornell Law School site describes the consumer protection acts that protect creditors, Uniform Credit Consumer Code and Consumer Protection Act.
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Activity
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Child Custody: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Cornell University School of Law provides a brief overview of child custody with links to federal and state legislation on the topic.
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Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Secured Transaction Law

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource provides an overview of secured credit obligations. Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code is also described.
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Other

Pocantico Hills Central School: The Civil War for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Written and published by an elementary school class in New York, this site offers lots of information on the Civil War. You'll find pictures, maps, a timeline, and graphs. Learn about battles, leaders, uniforms, flags, and much more....
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Graphic
Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Maud Slye (1879 1954)

For Students 9th - 10th
Maud Slye (1879-1954) was a pathologist and noted cancer researcher at the University of Chicago. A descendant of John Alden of the Plymouth Colony, Slye had attended the University of Chicago in 1896 with little money but, as her New...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Galileo Galilei

For Students 9th - 10th
Galileo Galilei (15 February 1564 - 8 January 1642) was a Tuscan (Italian) physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher who played a major role in the scientific revolution. His achievements include improvements to the telescope...

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