Curated OER
Words in the News: Togo's New President
Students discuss how Americans elect a new president. They locate where the country of Togo is on a world map. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words with their defintions. They read an article about Togo's new...
Curated OER
Exploring County Ordinances
Students examine county ordinances, develop understanding of degree to which county government serves and regulates citizens, describe competing interests involved in making local political policy, and decide whether government should be...
Curated OER
Is Soil Alive?
Third graders observe soil samples. They then form hypotheses as to whether or not soil is alive. Students read and discuss information about soil and components of soil. They state wheter or not they believe soil is alive and list...
Curated OER
Healthy Snacks
Ninth graders examine teen attitudes towards snack food merchandising in schools and what contributes to successful food merchandising. The context for the lesson is found in the research conducted from the Health Canada Website.
Curated OER
Intermediate Short Stories - "Maria Gets Her License"
In these short stories worksheets, students read the basic and advanced version of the story "Maria Gets Her License." Students then answer 3 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Things to Expect When Your Mom Is Pregnant
"Maybe you've always wanted a baby brother or sister and your parents just told you you're going to have one. Perhaps you've always liked being an "only" and now your parents have announced that you'll have a brother or sister soon....
Internet FAQ Archive
Faq Archives: Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood in History and Society: Family Patterns
The structure of families in medieval and modern times, and the patterns they follow are examined. These include topics such as household composition, age of marriage, life expectancy, inheritance customs, financial resources, disruptive...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 6: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Sixth graders will learn about the influence of family expectations and religious values on the development of one's personal identity. Students will also learn how reading informational texts in coordination with literary texts can...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Family Agreement
A family agreement is a great way to start a conversation with your whole family about how you all use the internet, and to start discussions together around how to behave in a positive way when online, whether this is at home, at school...
Other
Reframing Family Involvement:supporting Families for Educational Equity[pdf]
This resource provides a brief historical research overview of shifts in expectations and support for family involvement in children's learning, particularly with respect to economically disadvantaged and racial and ethnic minority...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Living With Grandparents
Parents "of the grandest sort" are sometimes people we only get to see on holidays. Maybe you spend each afternoon after school with your grandparent. Kids have all kinds of different relationships with their grandparents. Sometimes kids...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Family Matters: Standardized Tests
The expectations of standardized tests can often be confusing and intimidating. Information on these issues can be found in this article. A list of test taking tips from teachers is provided here as well.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: Careers
This website from the American Academy of Family Physicians gives definitions of family practice, primary care details training and income expectations and tells you realistic expectations in this medical field. It also offers a listing...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Remember the Ladies: The First Ladies
This site provides lesson plans that explore the First Ladies. Covers many aspects of the images and duties expected of the First Ladies. Provides numerous links to photos and other sites with extensive biographical information.
Other
Child Welfare Information Gateway: Kinship Caregivers and Child Welfare System
A 15-page resource [PDF] for grandparents and other relatives who are caring for children. It explains what happens when the child welfare system becomes involved and what to expect, as well as what services are available. Includes links...
University of Notre Dame
University Counseling Center: Couples Counseling
Through questions and answers, much valuable information is given explaining what the counseling is about and what you can expect.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Which College Do I Choose?
Students use estimated EFC's (Expected Family Contribution) to compare out-of-pocket costs for 3 colleges. This lesson includes a financial aid component.
Other
Population Reference Bureau: The World at 7 Billion
This interactive map offers statistical data on population, birth and deaths, life expectancy, HIV/AIDS, family planning, and poverty across the world in 2011. The information is also available as a table for all topics. A fascinating...
Other
Helpguide.org: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Rewards and Challenges
Provides sound advice for what to expect when raising a grandchild and how to make it a positive experience. Can be downloaded as PDF file.
Other
Maclean's Magazine: Why Being a Grandparent Is More Complicated Than Ever
This article describes the experiences of grandparents who take on the role of caring for grandchildren and the expectations the parents usually have of them. (Published June 4, 2016)
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Handling Emotions
Know that it is normal to experience different emotions and learn positive ways to deal with your emotions. This website, which is meant to accompany a video on emotions and good character, provides questions for discussion, activity...
ReachOut USA
Reach Out Usa: When Parents Are Fighting: Dealing With a Breakup or Divorce
ReachOut fact sheets are written by young people for young people and edited by a mental health professional. This page has tips for how to handle your parents splitting up or divorcing, and what to expect.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Privacy of Personal Information at School
What information can parents and students expect to be kept private in school data versus publicized on forms or in announcements? This lesson examines students' privacy expectations through possible scenarios.
Other
National Pta: Parents Guide to Student Success
The Parents' Guide to Student Success was developed in response to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics that more than 45 states have adopted. (To find out if your state has adopted the standards,...