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OURA

1000 Cranes of Hope: A Monument to Those Touched by Cancer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Join a community united against cancer by adding an expression of empathy, support or remembrance to an interactive monument dedicated to those touched by cancer.
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American Library Association

Workbook for Selection Policy Writing

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This comprehensive workbook includes rationales for writing policy, sample policy statements, forms for request of reconsideration, sample letters to those requesting a reconsideration and more. Invaluable.
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Bugbios: Class Insecta

For Students Pre-K - 1st
See pictures of many different butterfly wing patterns and read about the individual butterflies.
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Mountain Voices

Mountain Voices Mexico: The Sierra Norte

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Information on Mexico and the Sierra Norte. Learn about Mexico's economy, political system and resources. Hear from the local people about their life.
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Other

All Crafts: Craft Projects and Craft Patterns

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site offers a huge collection of links to craft activities organized into categories such as type of craft or celebration.
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Other

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is the website of author Karen Best Wright, who raised her granddaughters for a number of years then had to return them to their parents. It has information about many topics related to grandparenting, e.g., personal stories,...
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University of Georgia: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of downloadable resources for grandparents who are raising grandchildren. Topics covered include dealing with transitions, visitation with parents, self-care, abuse and neglect, legal issues, activities to do with...
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University of the Western Cape: Department of Biodiversity: Abiotic Components

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Department of Biodiversity at UWC presents the impact different abiotic components on plants and animals. Some factors are light, temperature, and wind.
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Other

Infinitec: Resource Guides

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
These two resource guides are a great way to learn about the full array of assistive devices and services available for a wide variety of special hearing and vision needs for any age.
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Infinitec: Assistive Technology in School: Glossary of Common Acronyms and Terms

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A glossary of terms that are used when discussing and learning about the use of assistive technologies in an educational setting.
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Other

Project Foundry: Project Based Learning Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Choosing an end product for PBL can be challenging due to the sheer number of possibilities. To encourage high-level products, it is beneficial to know students' interests and learning styles. The following product grid categorizes...
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Rhode Island Department of Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The state provides information on all facets of its educational system: e.g., newsletters and press releases, curriculum concerns, teacher certification, charter schools, conference schedules and highlights, data on indiviudal school...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education Programs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Well-documented abstract addresses the role of the paraprofessional in special education. Such topics as the ways in which special educators support paraprofessionals, the ways in which paraprofessionals can be recruited, and the impact...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education Programs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Well-documented abstract addresses the role of the paraprofessional in special education. Such topics as the ways in which special educators support paraprofessionals, the ways in which paraprofessionals can be recruited, and the impact...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: The Life Cycle of a Mineral Deposit [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
This teacher's guide consisting of 10 activity based learning exercises defines what a mineral deposit is and how a mineral deposit is identified and measured, how the mineral resources are extracted, how the mining site is reclaimed,...
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Foundation for Grandparenting

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A website with articles, advice, activity ideas, and links to resources on topics related to grandparenting.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: The Water Science School: Watersheds and Drainage Basins

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Understand what watersheds are and the purpose of drainage basins. This is a resource designed to enrich classroom learning about the science of water.
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American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
ACTFL is one of the premier organizations for Foreign Language teachers. Sample articles from the organization's journals, and information about conferences and webinars are available, as well as a wealth of other materials useful to...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Junie B. Jones Introduces Literacy Mystery Boxes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Contains plans for seven lessons that use the book "Junie B., First Grader (at last!)" by Barbara Park to develop reading comprehension, summary and writing skills. Students create literacy mystery boxes based off the text. In addition...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: A Z: Learning About the Alphabet Book Genre

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Contains plans for at least seven 20- to 30-minute sessions about alphabet books. In addition to student objectives and standards, these instructional plans contains links to PDF handouts and links to sites used in the lessons as well as...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction With Little Red Riding Hood

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Contains plans for nine 50-minute lessons that center around different versions of "Little Red Riding Hood." In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Deeper Reading Response a Template for Teachers

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Contains plans for three lessons that teach students to express and perform responses to reading. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as well as...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Phonics Through Literature Learning About the Letter M

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Contains plans for lessons that teach about the letter M using a "Mystery Box" filled with items starting with M and the books "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" and "Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree" by Eileen Christelow. In...
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Other

Eric: What Can You Tell Me About Asperger Syndrome?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Council for Exceptional Children offers factual information on Asperger syndrome.