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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Pbs: Moyers on Addiction: Real Life Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS online presents six stories illustrating the struggle undergone by both adults and teens. Each individual story describes a unique perspective on the substance they abused and how it adversely affected their lives.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Eating Well While Eating Out

For Students 9th - 10th
The older you become the more choices you will have to make about what types of food will make up your diet. This article relates the importance of a well rounded diet. Find out more about how good food has everything to do with how you...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Female Athlete Triad

For Students 9th - 10th
The female athlete triad is composed of three disorders that all stem from a woman's obsession with how she looks. Conditions in this triad result in weakness and damage to one's body. This condition is outlined in a detailed manner in...
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Handout
Grammar Tips

Control Your "Self": Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource explains the proper use of reflexive pronouns -- giving examples of both correct and incorrect usage.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: T'ai Chi

For Students 9th - 10th
T'ai Chi is a form of martial arts that has benefits beyond self-defense. Check out this article to see how T'ai Chi can improve your flexibility and strength. Links to related sites are also included.
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Primary
Other

The Concord Principles: An Agenda for a New Democracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read Ralph Nader's views on taking back power from self-serving institutions and the political system. This article written in 1992 sets forth ten arguments of how democracy has been abused and the means by which citizens can regain...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight

For Students 9th - 10th
It's hard to struggle with extra weight especially if you are a teen. In this article for teens, learn how to cope with your feelings and deal with such social issues such as bullying, self-esteem, and depression.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Pretend Play

For Students Pre-K - K
In this set of resources, we will use videos and a song from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to focus on ways in which you can encourage and show children and families that creative pretend play is valued and important. Watch the videos...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Foster Care

For Students Pre-K - K
These resources can help children in foster care develop a sense of belonging. Visual reminders of belonging can build children's sense of comfort, safety, and security-and rhythm and music can help them remember important messages.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Spin and Sing

For Students Pre-K - K
It's so much fun to sing along with Daniel Tiger! In this online experience, spin a wheel of eight songs to sing along with Daniel and reinforce concepts such as counting to four when mad and being a helper at home.
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Activity
Live Wire Media

Good Character: Saying No to Alcohol and Other Drugs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discuss negative peer pressure and learn about the harmful ways that drugs and alcohol can affect your body and mind. This website provides several discussion questions, writing prompts, and activity ideas through which you can talk and...
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Article
Bankrate

Bankrate: Forgive Us Our Debts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents an article about customers of a credit counseling office who have problems with their credit.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Dealing With Addiction

For Students 9th - 10th
Having an addiction can not only be unhealthy and expensive but it can also change who you are as a person. Since teenagers are still developing physically and mentally this can have a detrimental effect on who they will become. This...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Family Doctor.org can provide you with a better understanding of these disorders and can help you to identify the effects. The site contains links to similar sites as well.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: A Guide to Eating for Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Television ads and magazines are littered with new sports drinks and supplements that claim to enhance performance for athletes. Are these claims proven to be true or just cunning marketing schemes? This article delves into the hype and...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Smart Snacking

For Students 9th - 10th
When you're in a hurry and looking for something to snack on, you probably aren't focusing heavily on what would be the healthiest thing to eat. This article looks at the importance of snacking smartly and strategies one can employ for...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How Can I Lose Weight Safely

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the right weight for yourself can often be difficult because most people aspire to loose or gain a few pounds. Find out how you can safely reach a comfortable weight based on your unique body composition. Links to similar sites...
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Lesson Plan
Committee for Children

Second Step: Grade 2: Lesson 12: Managing Embarrassment

For Teachers 2nd
This Second Step lesson will help students learn how to deal with an embarrassing situation.
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Article
Other

Ideas About Judging Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal reflection on judging art from both a layperson and professional point of view.
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Lesson Plan
New Zealand Ministry of Education

Nz Ministry of Education: What's the Problem?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The aim of this unit is for learners to develop their persuasive writing and information gathering skills using various forms of information and communication technology. It is hoped that the context of 'teenage problems' will provide an...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Mendel's Pea Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A breakdown of biologist Gregor Mendel's genetic experiments with pea plants to clarify controlling self and cross pollination.
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Unit Plan
Other

U.k. Centre for Materials Education: Materials Classroom: Corrosion

For Students 9th - 10th
A self-guided tutorial that defines corrosion, the factors that affect corrosion and how corrosion can be controlled. Tutorial includes pictures, explanations, and quizzes to test knowledge gained.
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Article
Other

Story md.com: Wellness and Habits

For Students 9th - 10th
How can you stop yourself from making unhealthy decisions or acquiring bad habits? In a world of increased portions sizes and highly processed convenience foods, it isn't as simple as knowing what is and isn't good for you.
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Article
American Psychological Association

Apa Help Center: Violence Warning Signs

For Students 9th - 10th
This brochure, from the American Psychological Association, offers a comprehensive overview of violent behavior and the warning signs associated with this behavior. Content includes a focus on the different reasons for violence, how to...

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