US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Head Injury
Learn all the important facts about a head injury. Topics include: what is it, causes, different kinds, symptoms, diagnosis, first aid, prevention, and more. Click on included graphic images to view additional related topics such as...
Other
Sage Publishing: Play and the Learning Environment
Play is an important vehicle for developing self-regulation as well as promoting language, cognition, and social competence. This chapter discusses the definition of the physical environment and play, the defining characteristics of...
Library of Congress
Loc: Westinghouse Works, 1904: George Westinghouse
Read a brief biography of George Westinghouse, who invented the air brake, making trains much safer. Find out how he was responsible for some very important concepts in the delivery of electricity.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Foster Care
These resources can help children in foster care develop a sense of belonging. Visual reminders of belonging can build children's sense of comfort, safety, and security-and rhythm and music can help them remember important messages.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Using Food Labels
Do you know how to read a food label? Food labels provide important information about the nutritional value of foods. In this lesson students will learn about food labels, healthful eating, nutrition facts, and units of measurement...
Other
Talking to Kids About World Natural Disasters
How do you talk to your children about world natural disasters? This article takes a look at this important topic in the aftermath of the tsunami disaster. Come and learn how to help your students.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Specific and Memorable Details
The Important Book, written by Margaret Wise Brown, provides a very specific writing pattern that even the youngest of writers can imitate. Requiring these types of patterns for writing tasks provides safety for all students, and when...
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Federal Highway Administration: Garrett A. Morgan Program
This site from the Federal Highway Administration provides a detailed biography of Garret A. Morgan (1877-1963 CE), as well as focusing on two of his most important inventions: the three-position traffic signal and the safety hood....
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Ozone
Discover what ozone molecules are made of and the important role ozone plays in the safety of humans. In this article, learn about scientists rating ozone levels and the harm linked with "bad" ozone levels.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Read to Learn About Elections [Pdf]
"Read to Learn about Elections" is a one page, nonfiction passage about government systems and workers that keep people safe including police officers, food inspectors, and water and sewer workers. It is followed by an open-ended...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Why Do We Need Rules?
Lesson that helps students understand why rules are needed. Students discuss the story Know and Follow Rules by Cheri J. Meiners, compare the rules in the book to rules at home and at school, and develop a list of rules for the classroom.
Investopedia
Investopedia: Safe Deposit Boxes: Store This, Not That
Learn the benefits of safe deposit boxes, as well as the reasons you should not store certain important items in the.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Welcome to General Chemistry Laboratory!
Geared towards helping Dartmouth College students starting General Chemistry Laboratory, this site offers resources important for anyone in the lab. Learn why you should keep a lab notebook and how to keep yourself and others safe. This...
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Bristol University: Lectures on the French Revolution [Pdf]
This resource presents a series of lectures by one of the most famous British historians (Lord Acton) of the 19th century. He examines the causes and events of the revolution.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Read to Learn About City Systems [Pdf]
"Read to Learn about City Systems" is a one page, nonfiction passage about government systems and workers that keep people safe including police officers, food inspectors, and water and sewer system workers. It is followed by an...
Other
Cwec: Down the Hill . . . Your Watershed (Mini Unit) [Pdf]
Everyone is part of a local watershed and their actions affect the water resources in their watershed. In this mini-unit, students learn about watersheds, why they are important, dangers they face and how watersheds can be protected.
Curated OER
Kids Health: When It's Just You After School
If you ever spend any time home alone, you know that there are pluses and minuses to the situation. Sometimes it is nice to just have your whole house to yourself, but other times you are lonely and bored. It is very important that you...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Staying Healthy
Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.
Other
Moms Team: Hydration: Replacing Electrolytes
This is a simple overview of electrolytes and their function when it come to your health. Learn why electrolytes are important, how they are lost during sports and physical activity, how they are replaced by foods, when electrolyte...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Teaching Your Child How to Use 911
Learning to call 911 in case of an emergency can save a child's life. Learn about the importance of knowing 911 and other safety tips.
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Asbjorn Lonvig: Children's Books Online
This collection of online storybooks imparts important lessons to children, such as how to count and remembering to stay away from traffic. The stories are available in multiple languages and are printable as a Word document.
Other
Hud Kids: Field Trip to City Hall
This trip to City Hall reviews important concepts about state and local governments. A series of doors are provided as a starting point for the tour. Each door provides valuable information about city hall.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Traffic Lights
Students learn about traffic lights and their importance in maintaining public safety and order. Using a Parallax Basic Stamp 2 microcontroller, students work in teams on the engineering challenge to build a traffic light with a specific...
Other
Libris Design: Library Security (Pdf) [Pdf]
Security is an important part of any facility design. Therefore, libraries must also plan for the safety of the patrons, staff, and the security of the collection and data.