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LD Online: All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD - WETA
Grades
K to 12
tag(s): adhd (21), dyslexia (11), learning disability (20), Special Needs (46)
In the Classroom
The first-hand stories by famous and not-so-famous Americans are priceless. Teachers and guidance counselors will boost the self-esteem in their struggling students by sharing stories by these 'overcomers.' There is even a section where students can submit stories (make sure you have parent permission).Find information to help you understand your students' disabilities. Visit one of the forums to collaborate and get ideas from other online viewers. Share this site (or sections of it) with colleagues and parents (and even older students) to help build cooperation and understanding. Educators may wish there were more specific curriculum support.
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Obesity - BBC
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): eating disorders (6), obesity (7)
In the Classroom
Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to share this useful website with your students. This would also be a wonderful link to provide in your classroom newsletter - many parents would appreciate the information and tips. Note: the site is from the UK, but the information is valid on both sides of the Atlantic!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hitting Home - BBC
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Encourage your teenaged students to read the real-life stories about students who experienced domestic abuse, either as a springboard to guidance discussions or for frank one-on-one talk. Discuss with your students, especially those who may be "at-risk," how someone could handle this situation where you live - who do they tell, where do they call and what should they do.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Back To School - BBC
Grades
K to 8tag(s): back to school (53)
In the Classroom
Include a link to this website on your "Welcome Back" newsletter. Parents are sure to appreciate the informative subjects, links and activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Anti-Bullying Week: Different Types of Bullying Explained - BBC
Grades
2 to 10tag(s): bullying (40), cyberbullying (44)
In the Classroom
Use an interactive whiteboard or projector to talk to your class about bullying. Perhaps you can even use this discussion to prompt a journal entry, skit, or other personal response on the topic of bullying and how to handle it. Provide this link for parents to read at home with their students. Parents need to know what could be going on in their students' lives and how to help.Comments
GreatLydia, OR, Grades: 7 - 8
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The Giving Tree Lesson - TeachersFirst
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): charactered (86), christmas (33), empathy (69), guided reading (32), writing (309)
In the Classroom
This lesson can be adapted for use in a language arts class with students of varying ability levels in grades 2 - 8. This lesson is also well-suited to a multi-age activity with "big buddies" and "little buddies" from upper and lower grades working together. School counselors and emotional support teachers may find this activity helpful for small groups working on social skills, character education, and specific traits such as empathy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jump$tart Financial Smarts for Students - Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): money (112)
In the Classroom
Have students navigate the quiz and scenarios on laptops or in a lab-- or even as homework-- as part of you unit on life after high school or career planning. There is more teacher information and an explanation of standards available in the drop-down menus.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Television Production - Ron Whittaker, Ph.D.
Grades
9 to 12Clicking on the "Readings and Information" menu will give you a "classroom related" menu that includes lesson plans and ideas. Scrolling down the main page, you can check on interactive test, crosswords, quizzes, video projects, and notes for both students and teachers.
In the Classroom
Wow, what a source for those teaching video or scriptwriting! This would be a valuable reference site for students interested in independent projects using video or for gifted enrichment projects, as well. If nothing else, assign lessons on composition and other "basics" to any student choosing to use video as a medium for a major project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Delaware Department of Education
Grades
K to 12tag(s): stateDOE (51)
In the Classroom
Mark your state's Department of Education in your Favorites for quick reference.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Colorado Department of Education
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K to 12tag(s): stateDOE (51)
In the Classroom
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Teach Engineering Resources for K-12 - University of Colorado Boulder
Grades
K to 12tag(s): amazon (11), architecture (83), bridges (9), cells (80), density (22), engineering (141), environment (249), forces (48), friction (11), heart (26), human body (98), latitude (9), light (61), longitude (8), map skills (67), marine biology (32), mars (25), medicine (52), motion (57), pollution (55), robotics (30), rockets (14), simple machines (22), space (250), STEM (374)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a resource for finding STEM lessons and activities for all grade levels. Collaborate with your peers using a bookmarking tool like Papaly, reviewed here, to share all of your resources. Papaly lets you add notes to shared resources, making it easy to discuss and comment on shared items. Instead of having students write journal entries during science or maker lab activities, enhance student learning by using a video response tool like Gravity, reviewed here to have students respond to essential questions and comment on their peers' observations. As a culminating activity for a unit, ask students to create an explainer video that answers essential questions about the unit topic. Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here is an easy-to-use tool for creating animated video explainers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration - For Kids, Teens and Educators - FDA
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
If you want a "healthier" class, use this website to help students understand the importance of hand washing and staying healthy! There are age-appropriate activities for all grades at this website. Home Ec/FCS teachers will love the information on food safety and hand washing, too!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Center for Distance Learning & Innovation Guidance Room - Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): careers (184), psychology (60)
In the Classroom
College and career planning cause significant angst among high school students. While none of what is posted on the site will tell students what they ought to do or where they ought to go, they will certainly provide some good insight and can help open a dialogue about these important choices. These activities should not be limited to the guidance counselors, but can be used in other classroom contexts with high school students. Be sure to provide this link on your class website for families to explore together.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mouth Healthy - American Dental Association
Grades
K to 8tag(s): dental health (15), hygiene (9)
In the Classroom
Provides comprehensive lesson plans (use the search box to find these) with links to student worksheets that can be printed. Website is available in Spanish. Use a projector to show parts of the website to the whole class or use as a center for small groups of students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fathers of Kids with LD - SchwabLearning.org
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): adhd (21)
In the Classroom
This is a great handout for parents, even if the children live with a single mom. Perhaps a grandfather or uncle can step in to provide this valuable support.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Test Prep Review - TestPrepReview.com
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9 to 12tag(s): college (36)
In the Classroom
Share this link on your teacher web page for high school students to access from home as they prepare for PSATs and SATs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hurricane Preparedness - National Weather Service
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): hurricanes (36), safety (63)
In the Classroom
If your community is in an area that can be affected by tropical storms, the content in these pages can be invaluable - whether as part of a science, health, or current events class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Buddies - ScienceBuddies.org
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K to 12tag(s): calories (8), earthquakes (51), electricity (63), energy (140), gravity (52), internet safety (121), recycling (47), robotics (30), science fairs (21), sound (73), STEM (374)
In the Classroom
Be sure to bookmark this site as a useful resource for any science topic. Take advantage of the free lessons aligned to Next Generation Science Standards to add to your current content. Replace paper and enhance classroom technology use with an online bulletin board like Lino, reviewed here throughout your science unit to record student questions, ideas, and ongoing discussions. If you use video content during your science lessons, consider incorporating a tool like MoocNote, reviewed here, or EdPuzzle, reviewed here to integrate quizzes and polls directly into your video. Instead of a written or oral presentation of student research, transform classroom technology use and have students use Sway, reviewed here to create a multimedia presentation incorporating video, images, and text.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inside the Teenage Brain - PBS Frontline
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): adolescence (8), brain (58)
In the Classroom
Teachers can use this resource in class to help students better understand themselves, and parents can explore it to gain insight into how to support their children. Developed by PBS Frontline, this site provides valuable, research-based tools for improving teen communication and understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Alzheimer's Resources for Students - Alzheimer's Association
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6 to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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