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Duke: Center for Inquiry Based Learning

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Duke University has established the Center for Inquiry-Based Learning. It serves to enhance math and science lessons. Click on Resources for good examples of Inquiry-based lesson plans.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Strategies for Empowering Students

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Use this site to focus on character education and building an understanding of diversity and cultural heritage. This excellent site provides classroom activity exercises for students in the primary, intermediate, and upper level. It is a...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Turner Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Turner Syndrome affects about 1 in every 2000 females. This can cause many of the changes that take place during puberty to not develop. This article focuses on the effects of Turner Syndrome and how people live with the disorder. Links...
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Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is Physical Activity Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a simple list of reasons why getting exercise is important for your physical and emotional well-being. Also, learn definitions and examples of aerobic activities, resistance activities, and stretching activities.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Finding a Great Summer Program: A Checklist for Parents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Early and sustained summer learning opportunities lead to higher graduation rates, better preparation for college, and positive effects on children's self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. High-quality summer programs keep students...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Picture Stories"

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Excellent classroom activities for building young scholars' character. This activity focuses on students' critical thinking, creative, and comprehension skills. Good resource.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education "Picture Stories"

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Excellent classroom activities for building young scholars' character. This activity focuses on students' critical thinking, creative, and comprehension skills. Good resource.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Character Education: My Name Is Me

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Excellent classroom activities for building students' character. The purpose of this activity is to build students' awareness and appreciation of who they are through enhancement of their skills. Good resource.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science

Aaas: Eurek Alert!: Emotional Distress Leads Children to Doubt

For Students 9th - 10th
Being in emotional distress can cause children to doubt themselves, according to this article. When children lack support they often find themselves frustrated and depressed. Learn more about this trend on this site.
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PBS

Pbs: Hold an Awards Ceremony

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Identify your own personal talents and design an award celebrating those skills and accomplishments. Participate in an awards ceremony that recognizes the talent in everyone.
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LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: The Mouse That Was

For Students K - 1st Standards
This e-book shares the story of a mouse realized that he should always be himself around others. He set out to become "big" and set his sites on being "big" at the zoo.
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Goshen College

Motivating Non Drawing Students

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Marvin Bartel writes this article in hopes of helping you find a way to reach the students who insist "I can't draw."
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Goshen College

Motivating Non Drawing Students

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Marvin Bartel writes this article in hopes of helping you find a way to reach the students who insist "I can't draw."
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Help Your Child Cope With Teasing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Identify your feelings in various social situations that make you happy or sad. Talk about how it feels to be teased, and work together with others to develop a list of coping strategies.
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PBS

Pbs: Oops! A Game for Dealing With Embarrassment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore feelings of embarrassment and discuss ways to cope with those feelings. Match halves of patterned paper in the shape of pants and hang them on a "clothesline."
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PBS

Pbs: In the Mix: Dating Violence: Twisted Love

For Students 9th - 10th
In the Mix, the forum on social issues for teens that airs on PBS, considers the issue of violence and abuse in teen relationships.
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: My Family and Me

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Instructions for making a book about family with a young child.
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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Roger Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
Although not the most charismatic or eloquent Founder, Roger Sherman was highly esteemed by his contemporaries. At Sherman's death, Ezra Stiles, president of Yale College, wrote, "He was an extraordinary man-a venerable uncorrupted...
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Advice for Parents of Children With Fas

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers advice for parents of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and is organized into the following sections: "Self-Forgiveness," "FAS Esteem," "IEP Participation," and "Talking to Your Children About FAS/E." Here, parents...
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Curated OER

Advice for Parents of Children With Fas

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers advice for parents of children with fetal alcohol syndrome and is organized into the following sections: "Self-Forgiveness," "FAS Esteem," "IEP Participation," and "Talking to Your Children About FAS/E." Here, parents...

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