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The National Foster Parent Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Association works to coordinate and promote communication among foster parent associations, child care agencies, and other child advocates. Links to information, training, and references are just a few topics posted on this...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a good resource for parents wanting to learn more about marijuana use in children and teens. Organized in question/answer format, this article provides information on signs and side effect of marijuana use.
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Texas Association for Bilingual Education (Tabe)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
TABE "is a state advocacy organization for the rights of language minority children." Its site acquaints the viewer with the organization's mission and membership ("local school districts, university student groups, and Parent...
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National Pta (Parent Teacher Association)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The online home of the National PTA is a full-featured site with easy-to-use navigational tools for finding out how to join the organization and about the organization's positions on various issues. Includes resources for parents, news,...
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Parent's Assistant: Or, Stories for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Maria Edgeworth's The Parent's Assistant: Or, Stories For Children has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Parent's Assistant, Or, Stories for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Maria Edgeworth's The Parent's Assistant, Or, Stories For Children has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Escort: Educating Migrant Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With links and resources, this organization uses federal funding (among other sources) to run a hotline for migrant farm workers and their families (National Migrant Education Hotline), to publish teaching kits (for teachers at all...
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Project Lead the Way

For Students 9th - 10th
Organization is leading the way into STEM education by providing information to educators, administrators, parents, and students. PLTW also offers curriculum and courses in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, and Technology. There is a...
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Project Lead the Way

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Organization is leading the way into STEM education by providing information to educators, administrators, parents, and students. PLTW also offers curriculum and courses in Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, and Technology. There is a...
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Nebraska State Education Association

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This state affiliate of the National Education Association provides information on the organization, its membership and benefits, and legislative initiatives. It also includes items of interest to the general public, like "300 Famous...
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Environmental Chemistry

Evironmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Argon

For Students 9th - 10th
A very extensive sight on argon. Well organized and extremely helpful.
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Environmental Chemistry

Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Radon

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site for all sorts of information on radon. Very thorough and well organized. Highly recommended.
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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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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The Dirt on Soil

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive website explores the various soil layers and introduces you to the lifeforms that live in those soil layers.
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California Association of School Psychologists (Casp)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for the CASP. It provides information about the organization, publications, legislation, events, and membership. It also provides a "Parent's Page" that parents can use to locate short "Hot Sheets" on topics...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Literature Inspired Writing Lesson: I Never Knew That!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout and Jem discover that their seemingly "feeble" father has an astonishing ability with a rifle. For this assignment, writers will compose a letter to a parent or loved one, asking for a return letter that...
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University of North Carolina: Autism Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge resource with information on autism, organizations, medical research, behavior modification, references, vocational rehabilitation, parent training, and more. Click on the US map for resources by state.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Bacteria Reproduction

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Bacteria, being single-celled prokaryotic organisms, do not have a male or female version. Bacteria reproduce asexually. In asexual reproduction, the "parent"...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Fair Studio: Coordinating a Science Fair

For Students 3rd - 8th
Access a wealth of resources for a coordinating a successful science fair. This section of the Science Fair Studio site is organized into several sections: "Why Do a Science Fair?", "Types of Projects,", "Science Fair Coordinator's...
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1930: Sinclair Lewis

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about the 1930 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Sinclair Lewis, who was honored "for his vigorous and graphic art of description and his ability to create, with wit and...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Lyme Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Lyme disease is organized into the following sections: "Lyme Disease," "Contagiousness, Diagnosis, and Treatment," and "Duration, Prevention, and When to Call Your Child's Doctor."
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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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Colorado Education Association (Cea)

For Students 9th - 10th
The CEA is an affiliate of the National Education Association. Its site gives information about the organization and aspects of the state's program and serves as a resource tool for teachers and parents. Its links take the viewer to...
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Connecticut State Department of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
To find a wide range of information and statistics on the state of education in Connecticut, click through the well-organized links on this site. There is information for teachers and administrators, parents and other community members,...