ProCon
Universal Basic Income
Should the United States adopt a universal basic income? After reading brief background information, scholars research the debate topic by reviewing the top three pros and cons. They also respond to a survey question and review other...
University of North Carolina
Clichés
When it comes to writing, cliches are as old as dirt. A handout on tired phrases provides examples of cliches, as well as a description of the negative effects they have on a paper. Writers discover specific words and phrases to avoid,...
ProCon
Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter—are they good for society? Pupils prepare for a class debate in which they voice their opinions on the issue. They read the main pro and con arguments, explore others' opinions, view videos, and discover the...
American Museum of Natural History
Up Close With a Zapotec Urn
If a Zapotec urn, buried for over a thousand years in a temple in the lost city of Xoxocotlan in the Valley of Oaxaca in the mountains of southern Mexico could talk image the stories it could tell. That's the set up in a clever resource...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Family Caregiving
When a loved one needs extra support, it can mean big adjustments for everyone in the family. For military and veteran families, these transitions can mean a unique set of challenges. But no matter the caregiving situation, embracing a...
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen
Help your child develop a strong character and become a responsible citizen through activities suggested in the booklet written by the U. S. Department of Education. The material is available online or as a downloadable PDF document.
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Family Physician: Polio Vaccine
This article provides responses to common questions about the polio virus and disease, as well as information on immunization schedules for young children. Included is information on the polio vaccines risks and reactions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Science Ambassador Fellowship: Lesson Plans
This site gives many lesson plans for teaching middle and high school students about current and relevant science topics like autism, ADHD, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, birth defects, genetics, and more. The lessons are based on...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt
A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.
Other
Ady.org: Are Parents and Teens Talking About Sex?
This article provides the percentages of parents and teens that talk about sexual relations, why some teens choose not to talk about it, and how it impacts their lives. This site is important for both parents and teens because lack of...
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills at Home: Accountability
Parents can use this collection of activities to teach children about financial responsibility and accountability with money. Each suggested activity offers practical, real world experiences and links to related websites to help children...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: A Long Way From Chicago
This reading guide for "A Long Way From Chicago and a Year Down Yonder" by Richard Peck takes a comprehensive look at the author and his work, seven stories about small-town life during the Depression.
Literacy Head
Literacyhead: Images to Give Writers Ideas: Feedback
These images promise to give your students writing ideas. Use these to spark ideas for discussions, writing, and thinking.