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Pbs Learning Media: Kindness in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Kindness in the Classroom is a multi-part video series designed to give educators insight into the positive impacts of teaching mindfulness in a classroom setting. The series focuses on implementing the Kindness Curriculum; a free...
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Huffington Post: Teaching Osama Bin Laden's Death in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Article examines multiple ways in which teachers are dealing with bin Laden's death in the classroom. Many thoughtful insights into a complex subject are provided. May, 2011
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: The Scopes Trial: Who Decides What Gets Taught in the Classroom?

For Students 9th - 10th
Acitivity in which students examine the controversy surrounding John Scopes resulting in the 1920s Scopes Monkey Trial. Using guidelines provided, students write an essay on a topic of their choice explaining how it relates to change and...
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Pbs Learning Media: Using Interactive Lessons in the Classroom

For Teachers K - 1st
This teacher tutorial introduces K-12 educators to the interactive lesson format. Featuring videos that show teachers and students in a variety of classroom settings, the tutorial provides strategies and tips that will help educators...
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Wnet: Thirteen: Why the Net? An Interactive Tool for the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
This online workshop for integrating technology in the classroom features topics on how to use the Internet for educational purposes. Content includes a full explanation, demonstrations, explorations, and guidelines for implementation....
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Wes Tech Vision: Handhelds in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
If you want information about using handheld computers in the classroom this site is very helpful. Downloadable handouts from a presentation, slides, videos and research can be accessed from this site.
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Left Foot Right Foot: Hypermedia in the Classroom [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This PDF handout gives a good introduction to hypermedia in the classroom. It gives a guiding philosophy, stack design suggestions, methods and management, and other hypermedia resources.
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Kqed: Tools and Techniques for Using Spark in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Why use video in the classroom? Here is a list from KQED, Inc. of the virtues of video as an instructional tool, followed by a listing of major media and production terms and concepts, and questions for discussion.
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My Dr.: The Hearing Impaired Child in the Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Types of hearing loss are discussed, along with characteristics and support strategies helpful to teachers trying to overcome the difficulties hearing impaired students often experience in the classroom.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Using Geoboards in the Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
A thorough look at the extensive uses of geoboards in the classroom. Links are listed which give introductory information on geoboards - for teachers new to using them. Then, lesson plans are provided for using geoboards in teaching...
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Read Works

Read Works: Magic in the Classroom

For Students 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a story about a girl named Emma who was very different from others in her classroom. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pair Programming in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about pair programming, a practice that promotes collaboration and is increasingly popular both in the industry and in coding academies.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Montana Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Montana climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Ohio Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Ohio climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media

Teaching History: Spotlight on 9/11 in the Classroom: In Remembrance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teaching learners about the historical significance of 9/11, terrorism, and the associated pain and impact on America can be difficult. Here is a collection of resources that provide information on teaching about the attacks in a global...
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Ruben R. Puentedura: Samr in the Classroom [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Dr. Ruben Puentedura created the SAMR Model. This is a set of 38 slides from a presentation at Ridley College. He explains the four levels of SAMR, and the steps involved in implementing it with technology, along with examples. Most of...
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Agriculture in the Classroom

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Agriculture in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about agriculture and agricultural practice in America. You can explore specific states or issues that are national in scope. The "Growing a Nation" page helps you understand the role of the American farm in westward expansion.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Truman Library & Museum: Incorporating Primary Sources in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students and teachers are given direction in how to work with the primary source materials of the Harry S Truman Presidential Library.
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Edutopia

Edutopia: Game Based Learning: Ideas for Using Minecraft in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 9th
A brief article with some excellent ideas on how to incorporate Minecraft into the classroom. (Published April 13, 2012)
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Pbs Learning Media: 5 Ways to Prevent Bullying in Your Classroom

For Students Pre-K - 1st
While the ways to address bullying vary depending on the age, here are five general tips and good practices. Talk about bullying, Ensure adults are visible, Recognize common types of bullying, Build rapport with students, and Watch for...
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New York Times

New York Times: Diversity in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Gauge the impact of immigration on the classroom by viewing changes in the demographic profiles of thousands of school districts and all fifty states, as a whole. Data from 1993-2006.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Watershed: Exploring Run Off and Infiltration in the Classroom

For Teachers K - 1st
A simple experiment that demonstrates how water is absorbed into soil and filtered through it, showing how water changes things in the environment. After a class demonstration, they will themselves investigate the effects of water...
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Agriculture in the Classroom Sask: Early Days: Homesteaders

For Students 2nd - 8th
A broad view of life as a pioneer or homesteader in the prairie lands of the United States or Canada in the 19th century. Learn about the work and play of pioneer families, and how their towns developed.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Iowa Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Iowa Agriculture [PDF]

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