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Unit Plan
US Department of Education

Nces Kids' Zone: Math Teasers

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource consists of math challenges that use problem-solving skills. Students can check their answers and look at past problems.
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US Department of Education

Status and Trends in the Education of Hispanics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on education of the Hispanic population of the U.S. It is very useful for the teacher preparing coursework for Hispanic students, and for high school students doing research in this field.
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US Department of Education

Reaching All Families Creating Family Friendly Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Reaching All Families, Creating Family-Friendly Schools, is the online version of the booklet published in 1996 by the U.S. Department of Education. The site presents accumulated knowledge and fresh ideas on school outreach strategies --...
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US Department of Education

Reaching All Families Creating Family Friendly Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Reaching All Families, Creating Family-Friendly Schools, is the online version of the booklet published in 1996 by the U.S. Department of Education. The site presents accumulated knowledge and fresh ideas on school outreach strategies --...
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US Department of Education

Usde: Helping Your Students With Homework

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Do you need some lesson resources to give your homework assignments a boost? The Department of Education has developed homework resource acitivities to make learning more meaningful.
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Handout
US Department of Education

National Center for Education Statistics: Family Reading to Young Children

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Short summary of statistics that show that reading to young children makes them more prepared for school and that families in lower socio-economic situations read to the children less than families in other economic levels.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Grants & Contracts

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education provides numerous resources to learn about and attain federal grants or contracts from the government. This website is an EXCELLENT source for all material relating to ED grants.
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US Department of Education

U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
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US Department of Education

U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
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US Department of Education

Ed.gov: u.s Department of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage for the U.S. Department of Education. Includes a profile of department services, news and press releases, research and statistics, and a guide to funding opportunities and financial assistance.
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US Department of Education

Us Dept. Of Education: Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide for school communities to identify warning signs of potential violence in students, and to develop prevention, intervention and crisis response plans. Can be downloaded as a PDF file.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Become a Reader

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Department of Education has provided activities for children from infancy through age 6 that will prepare them to read. Also, look through other ways to help, like visiting the library. Site lists "Typical Language Accomplishment for...
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US Department of Education

U. S. Department of Education: Helping Your Preschool Child [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A PDF available in both English and Spanish providing a guide to parents on how to best prepare their children for school. Includes chapters on babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners as well as information on TV11, choosing...
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US Department of Education

U. S. Department of Education: Helping Your Preschool Child [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A PDF available in both English and Spanish providing a guide to parents on how to best prepare their children for school. Includes chapters on babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners as well as information on TV11, choosing...
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Website
US Department of Education

U. S. Department of Education: Helping Your Preschool Child [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A PDF available in both English and Spanish providing a guide to parents on how to best prepare their children for school. Includes chapters on babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners as well as information on TV11, choosing...
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Website
US Department of Education

U. S. Department of Education: Teaching Our Youngest

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A publication entitled Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers and Child Care and Family Providers created under the direction of the Early Childhood-Head Start Task Force. Available in html or PDF format, the publication...
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US Department of Education

U. S. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Fun activities and ideas parents can use to help their preschool through fifth-grade children strengthen math skills and develop positive attitudes towards math and its real-world uses. Download a PDF of the complete text or view...
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US Department of Education

Ed.gove: Helping Your Child Series

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Department of Education site for parents, including those home-schooling their children. It has bilingual materials with tips for helping your child learn English, history, mathematics, etc.; and more resources related to cultural...
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US Department of Education

Ed.gove: Helping Your Child Series

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Department of Education site for parents, including those home-schooling their children. It has bilingual materials with tips for helping your child learn English, history, mathematics, etc.; and more resources related to cultural...
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: No Child Left Behind

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Education Department explains provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and offers lots of extended information.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: No Child Left Behind

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Education Department explains provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and offers lots of extended information.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Learn History

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Parents can begin their child's journey into history as well as supplement their classes in school by doing these activities created by the Department of Education.
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US Department of Education

Fact Sheet: No Child Left Behind

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives readers an overview of the No Child Left Behind Act. Addresses accountability, reducing red tape, school choice, improving reading, teacher quality, and progress.
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Interactive
US Department of Education

Nces Kids' Zone: Create a Graph

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resource from the National Center for Education Statistics allows you to create great bar graphs. Simply enter your information, choose appropriate colors, and voila!- you have a beautiful graph you can turn put into your report!