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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Ursula K. Le Guin

For Students 9th - 10th
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin tells the intimate coming-of-age story of the Portland, Oregon, housewife and mother of three who forever transformed American literature by bringing science fiction and fantasy into the literary mainstream....
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Cloning

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at cloning and the technology behind it. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in all types of cloning. There is a suggested classroom activity and a self-checking quiz at...
Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Baruch Spinoza

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides an in depth look at the life and works of Baruch Spinoza. Includes links to related material.
Article
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Content Area Literacy: Literature

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Reading complex literary texts offers unique opportunities for students to wrestle with some of the core ethical dilemmas that we face as human beings. The growth of ethical reasoning is one of the most compelling reasons for schools to...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: A Creator's Responsibilities: Grades 6 8

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reflect on their responsibilities as creators and users of creative work. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Plato (427 347 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Plato (427-347 BCE) by visiting this comprehensive site. Also contains a lengthy bibliography and links to more detailed information about the Greek philosopher.
Article
Media Smarts

Media Smarts: Your Connected Life: A Teen's Guide to Life Online [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide is designed to help students who are just entering high school balance the demands their offline life with their digital one. The guide offers practical advice on a variety of activities kids like to do online, including...
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Aldo Leopold

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the life and work of Aldo Leopold, who was influential in the development of modern environmental ethics and in the movement for wilderness conservation.
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Recognize and Avoid It

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide for the student to understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it in their work.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia Career Services: Helpful Handouts

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia Career Services Center offers numerous helpful handouts and career guides for the student preparing for a career. Handouts range from how to analyze your work preferences to how to write a resume. All handouts...
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Multimodality: Remix and Attribution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This instructional activity focuses on defining remix, why attribution is important in a remix, and how to attribute fairly. It also provides a table, Limitations When Remixing Copyrighted Work, and a practice exercise....
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Stanford University

Soren Kierkegaard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides very in-depth information about the life and works of the existentialist philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. Toward the bottom of the page is a chronological timeline of his life, as well as a bibliography and list of other...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How Hate Changes Society

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Government classes usually focus on the workings of the United States Government alone. In this unit of study, students will compare the United States government with that of pre-Nazi Germany. This unit will demonstrate to students how...
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Other

What Works: Personal Characteristics of Leaders [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Personal characteristics of leaders determine whether you are a good or bad leader. In this short essay, you will find six key characteristics that define a good leader.
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College Grad

College Grad: New Job Proverbs

For Students 9th - 10th
Words of wisdom and helpful tips to guide you in your new career and new life after college.
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Other

Business Education Resource Consortium: Computer Science & Information Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Computer Science and Information Systems Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards....
Article
Other

Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
Website
Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: John Stuart Mill (1806 1873)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site that's dedicated to the life and works of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873 CE). The site provides numerous links to relevant information about his life and also his works on utilitarianism, individual liberty and women's rights...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Albert Schweitzer

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn what made Albert Schweitzer a "great humanitarian" and hero. This article includes an overview of his life and heroic accomplishments as a doctor in Africa.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholic Encyclopedia: Herbartianism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article gives an overview of Herbart's life and work in psychology, philosophy and education. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
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Other

Brad Templeton: A Brief Intro to Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides an article on the copyright issues. Includes the basics, creative work, making copies, commerce, fair use/fair dealing, and some legal basics.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry: Genetic Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial on genetic engineering. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials about how genetic modification works and the ethical issues surrounding this scientific practice. The last two sections have...
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Stanford University

Soren Kierkegaard, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough and complete biography. Includes sections on Kierkegaard's life, rhetoric, ethics, politics, and religion, just to name a few. Also contains a time-line and bibliography of works.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human Genome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the human genome project and its scientific and social implications. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in genetic studies. There is a suggested classroom activity...

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