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Professional Doc
Province of British Columbia

B.c. Ministry of Ed: Considerations for Instruction in Physical Education [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This curriculum document talks about the considerations and modifications you could make for students in grades 8-10 in types of physical education activities, creating a safe learning environment, etc. (2008)
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Professional Doc
Other

Makerpace Playbook: School Edition [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Makerspaces come in all shapes and sizes, but they all serve as a gathering point for tools, projects, mentors and expertise. A collection of tools does not define a Makerspace. Rather, we define it by what it enables: making network,...
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Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability

For Students 11th - 12th
This collection of five learning modules looks at issues related to environmental change and sustainability. Topics addressed include changes in the atmosphere, soil, water, and biodiversity, and what can be done to counteract this and...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Mountains Are Formed

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate how mountains are formed. Concepts include the composition and structure of the Earth's tectonic plates and tectonic plate boundaries, with an emphasis on plate convergence as it relates to mountain...
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Interactive
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Panfu

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Designed for young children to introduce them to both becoming comfortable with the internet as well as begin a safe social networking environment that allows and encourages them to meet and work with children around the world. Children...
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Interactive
Other

Dizzywood

For Students 3rd - 8th
Children ages 8-12 can enjoy learning through this colorful virtual world. Dizzywood is a safe environment for kids to meet others and learn more about the world. The site has no advertisements and is currently free to use.
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Interactive
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Discovery Kids: Jimi Rock Undersea Adventures

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can learn about the world's oceans in this safe, online, undersea world. Visit virtual dive sites, create characters, and play aquatic-themed games. Students can play some games free, or they can sign up for a membership for a...
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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Ground Water and Drinking Water: Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the public's drinking water, the oversight agencies that govern it, and what needs to be done in an emergency if it becomes contaminated.
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Website
Other

Lego: My Lego Network

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Free and safe social networking site dedicated to young students who share the love for the children's building blocks LEGOs. Students create their own page for the purpose of trying challenging blueprints or sharing their own creations.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Solving a 'Windy' Problem

For Students 3rd - 5th
The wind is a powerful force, enough to erode whole hillsides over time. Building structures in windy environments challenge civil engineers with special safety concerns. A wall in a windy area can either shield you from the cold or fall...
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Interactive
Other

Think U Know: Cyber Cafe

For Students 5th - 6th
The Cyber Cafe from Think U Know offers a safe and interactive environment for students to learn and practice responsible digital citizenship. Learn how to safely use email, social media, and search the web.
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Article
Other

The Conversation: Autonomous Cars: Five Reasons They Still Aren't on Our Roads

For Students 9th - 10th
While the technology to enable a car to complete a journey without human input (what the industry calls "level 5 autonomy") might be advancing rapidly, producing a vehicle that can do so safely and legally is another matter. This article...