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Curated OER

Area of Parallelograms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review the process of finding the area of a rectangle and complete a couple of examples as a class. They discuss what a parallelogram is and what the formula would be for finding its area. They listen to an explanation...
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Curated OER

A Foreign Change

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Language Arts instructional activity, students write a response about living in a foreign country. Students answer three questions in their writing.
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Curated OER

DNA Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students isolate DNA from different food sources. For this biology lesson, students research DNA extraction. They analyze DNA stands collected from the lab, and compare the differences between each.
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Curated OER

The Emperor and the Kite

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore storytelling by reading a classic story. In this vocabulary identification lesson, 4th graders read the story The Emperor and the Kite and define the different vocabulary terms that appear in the story. Students...
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Curated OER

Edible Resource Maps

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work in groups to create an edible resource map showing locations of at least five resources in the United States. Students research on the internet different regions and the resources that are found in those areas. They...
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Curated OER

The Wrights' Flight: History Through Primary Sources

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students read primary source material about the Wrights' first flight such as a journal and a telegram. In this The Wrights' Flight lesson, students select the most reliable primary source and compare the pros and cons of using primary...
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Carl Sandburg Hs: College Planning & Special Ed Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in learning about special education issues in college planning? This guidance site has developed an extensive list of resources related to special education issues.
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Questions Asked by Parents About Special Ed Services

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Topcs of this section of the NICHCY site include Your Child's Evaluation, Your Child's Eligibility, Writing an IEP, Re-evaluation, and Other Issues.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Does the Pancreas Do?

For Students 9th - 10th
Beneath your ribs, you'll find, among other things, the pancreas -- an organ that works a lot like a personal health coach. This interesting video describes how this organ controls your sugar levels and produces a special juice that...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Cancer Gene We All Have

For Students 9th - 10th
Within every cell in our body, two copies of a tumor suppressor gene called BRCA1 are tasked with regulating the speed at which cells divide. This learning module explains how these genes can sometimes mutate, making those cells less...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: A Cinematic Journey Through Visual Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
It's been 110 years since Georges Melies sent a spaceship slamming into the eye of the man on the moon. So how far have visual effects come since then? Working closely with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Don Levy takes...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Specialization and the Decathlon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson uses results from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games to explain that athletes specialize in sports and events for which they are most skilled for the same reasons that individuals and nations specialize in the production of goods...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: I Can Dream Anything!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Go to this site for fun activities and a great lesson on personal choices and specialization. This lesson provides the primary teacher with an excellent opportunity to incorporate a character education lesson on self-esteem, while...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Dog Gone Job!

For Teachers K - 1st
Dog Gone Job! demonstrates how job specialization increases productivity.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lean on Me We Depend on Each Other

For Teachers K - 1st
Check out this website to learn more about the economy, specialization, and the reasons assembly lines are used.
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Wizzlewolf: Special Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.
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Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Questions Asked by Parents About Special Ed Services

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Topcs of this section of the NICHCY site include Your Child's Evaluation, Your Child's Eligibility, Writing an IEP, Re-evaluation, and Other Issues.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Animation Basics: Homemade Special Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
Animation is used everywhere to communicate big ideas-- in movies, television, and media. Do you ever stop and wonder about the magic of it all? And have you ever wanted to create your own special effects? TED-Ed animators show just how...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Making a Ted Ed Lesson: Synesthesia and Playing Cards

For Students 9th - 10th
How can a pack of playing cards accurately explain the complicated and nuanced neurological condition, synesthesia? TED-Ed animators explain the process of creating an original animation from planning to fruition, including the special...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Does Ice Float in Water?

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wonder why solid ice floats in liquid water? In this video lecture you will explore the special properties of water. Learn "the science behind how hydrogen bonds keep the ice in your glass (and the polar ice caps) afloat". At the...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Ruthenium: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one element, ruthenium, has a rather special place in the heart of Professor Martyn Poliakoff. [6:00]
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: My Child's Special Needs: Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education has compiled a list of links for parents of children with special needs. Topics include organizations, guides to IEPs, parent training, and much more.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Explore Cave Paintings in This 360 Animated Cave

For Students 9th - 10th
In this special 360 degree TED-Ed animation, explore an ancient cave and its surroundings as Iseult Gillespie shares a brief history of cave paintings.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: My Child's Special Needs: A Guide to the Iep

For Students 9th - 10th
A child is guaranteed an education that is tailored to meet their needs. The IEP is the cornerstone of this education for students with special needs. Learn about the IEP and what is required on this comprehensive site.

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