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Pbs Learning Media: Supporting New Principals in the Early Years
The first year for a new principal can be a daunting and lonely job. Supporting new principals with strong induction programs, ongoing mentorships (possibly for several years), and forums which encourage principal interaction with...
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Pbs Learning Media: Civil Rights Special Collection
Multimedia collection of video, primary text documents and audio on Civil Rights, especially Brown vs. Board of Education.
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Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: Hofmannopoly [Pdf]
If you have access to a color printer then you can print and play Hofmannopoly! Assemble the game board according to the directions and grab a friend to play. You will be an art student traveling through the world of Hans Hofmann. Learn...
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Pbs Learning Media: Walmart Middle School Litercy Initiative
Interactive, student-paced lessons on such literacy skills as categorizing, comparing and contrasting, summarizing, evaluating, determining cause and effect, using text features, connecting, inferring, sequencing, understanding problems...
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Pbs: The Political Dr. Seuss
Behind some of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters are messages of social and political context. Explained here in detail are some examples of these types of works along with a biography.
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A Science Odyssey: You Try It: Plate Tectonics
Using your computer mouse you can simulate transforming, collisional, divergent and convergent plate boundaries. Descriptions of each plate boundary are also available.
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Wnet: Thirteen: New York: A Walk Around Brooklyn
This is the web companion to a TV series of video walking tours of famous New York Neighborhoods. Take a virtual tour through the borough of Brooklyn, New York and see all the landmarks and treasures it is famous for. You can also read...
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Now With Bill Moyers: Politics and Economy: Election 2004: Third Parties
NOW looks at the third parties, the candidates, and platforms, in October, 2004, for the 2004 Presidential election. Biographical information and video discussions can be found on this page.
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Why Vote?
This lesson plan is designed to help students identify, develop, and share their positions on 2008 election issues.
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Pbs:the Evolution of Congress
This extensive lesson used in conjunction with the Ken Burns documentary "The Congress" is designed to develop an understanding of how the U.S. Congress functions by examining its evolution. Links and downloadable materials are provided.
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Wnet: Thirteen: Access Islam: Timeline
Offers an interesting and easy way to study the religion of Islam by providing a timeline of Islamic history broken down into years starting with the "Life of Muhammad" up to "Islam in America" today.
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Wnet: Thirteen: Access Islam: A Window Into Islamic Holidays, Traditions, and Cultures
Explore the holidays, traditions, and culture of the Islam religion through the use of great classroom tools such as digital videos, lesson plans, an interactive timeline, and links to many educational internet resources.
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Pbs: The Story of India: Agni
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with a highlight of Agni the god of fire. Known as one of the deities most often found in hymns of the "Rig Veda." Describes Agni's physical features, his life story, and his...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Rama
Short boxed inset describes Rama and his place among Hindu deities.
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Pbs: The Story of India: Hinduism
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism. Identifies the origins of Hinduism, the sacred text "Vedas," and the three main deities, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Describes the influence of the caste systems on India's...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Ashoka (Asoka)
Explanation of Asoka's conversion to Buddhism and how Buddhism influenced his reign.
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Pbs: The Story of India: Lakshmi
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with a highlight of the goddess Lakshmi. Describes how she is depicted in art, the symbolism behind her four arms, and other important symbols that she is most often associated...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Saraswati
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with a highlight of the goddess Saraswati. Identifies her importance and role in the Hindu lifestyle and where she is most often worshiped. Describes how she is depicted in art,...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Mohammad Ali Jinnah
PBS explores India and the surrounding areas through an in-depth look into Pakistan's first governor-general Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Discusses his role in the Indian National Congress and Muslim League. Identifies his role in the Muslim...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Indian National Congress
Explore the history of India through an in-depth look into the Indian National Congress. Identifies when the Congress was formed, how many delegates have been appointed throughout time, and the various religious background of the...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Mughal Empire
PBS explores India with an in-depth look into the Mughai Empire. Identifies the time period and location of the empire, rulers of the empire, policies of the government, and their views on religion. Describes reasons behind the growth of...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Mantras
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with an in-depth look into Mantras, one of many worships and practices. Describes what a mantra is and its origins. Identifies how mantras were passed down generation to...
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Pbs: The Story of India: Sanskrit
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with an in-depth look into Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language. Identifies the origins of the language and how it spread throughout the area. Identifies two ancient...
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Pbs: The Story of India: The Ganges River
PBS explores the geography of India with an in-depth look into the famous Ganges River. Identifies the location of the confluence of the two rivers that form the Ganges. Describes the agricultural and commercial benefits of the river to...