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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Keeping Games Fun and Friendly

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Social interaction is part of what makes online gaming so popular and engaging for kids. But online communication can come with some risks. This instructional activity helps students understand how to keep their gaming experiences fun,...
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North Carolina Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources: Kids' Educational Pages: Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
A great site for kids wanting to learn more about fish and have some fun at the same time. It provides information about fish including food chain, fun fish facts, crustaceans, and shellfish: oysters, scallops, and clams. It also...
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Education Development Center

Center for Children and Technology: No Way: Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Moving away from the fantasy worlds of video games, No Way draws learners into a compelling real-life scenario in which they are editorial interns at a science-themed website. This classroom activity on electricity offers a fun way for...
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Love To Know Media

Your Dictionary: Teaching Resources and Activities for Sight Words for 8th Grade

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
This article offers a list of words that 8th graders should know by sight and links to several online resources for teachers including Internet4Classrooms, Puzzlemaker, Tools for Educators, and Fun With Words.