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History of the English LanguageThe BBC and British Library both have interactive timelines describing the development of the English language. The BBC site is suitable for grades 6-8 and the British Library site for grades 9-12. | Multimedia | |
National Park Foundation’s Electronic Field TripGrades 4-8 can learn about various topics (e.g., civil rights, climate change) through electronic field trips to national parks. There are more than a dozen EFTs archived on the site, each with an on-demand video and related lessons. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Teaching K-12 EconomicsTeaching K-12 Economics provides lessons, projects, and support resources for grades K-5 and 6-12. The resources are keyed to national curriculum standards. Teachers can search by concept, standard, or lesson. | Lesson Plan | |
10 Things for Women’s Equality DayWomen’s Equality Day is August 26 and commemorates passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women. These resources help grades K-12 learn about the suffrage movement and the 19th Amendment. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
OneZoom Tree of Life ExplorerOneZoom Tree of Life Explorer lets K-12 teachers and students explore 22,000 species of wild mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians by zooming in and out of the tree of life. | Background Reading; Multimedia | |
Classroom Resources for Nelson Mandela, Apartheid, and South AfricaThese lessons and resources will provide biographical information and historical context for a study on Nelson Mandela and his contributions to the end of apartheid in South Africa. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Climate Education for K-12These resources are designed to help educators understand climate, climate change, and weather concepts and to be able to incorporate them into their course curriculum. | Background Reading; Multimedia; Printable | |
NASA WavelengthThis digital collection of Earth and space science resources illustrates connections between science concepts, such as clouds, the motion of the earth, and plant growth, and how those concepts build upon one another across grade levels. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Printable | |
Q?riusInspire curiosity and the excitement of discovery with this first-of-its-kind interactive and experimental learning space - a unique supplement to your science curriculum! | Multimedia | |
Otis Jiry’s Creepypasta CryptThe name Otis Jiry's Creepypasta Crypt says it all! Language Arts students in grades 6-12 listen to masterful storyteller Otis Jiry interpret novels and stories from the horror genre. Perfect resource for Haloween or stormy days and nights | ||
Teaching About the Selma to Montgomery Marches, Grades 6-12Lessons, activities & other curriculum resources for teaching grades 6-12 about the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Marches, nonviolent activism, the Voting Rights Movement, and more. | Themed Package | |
Classroom Exercise Breaks For Elementary StudentsThe research is clear: test scores and student behavior improve when physical activity breaks are incorporated into daily classroom routines. These lessons and resoures will show you how to get started! | Background Reading; Fact Sheet; Lesson Plan | |
A Curriculum of United States Labor History for TeachersMany 9-12 students are entering the American labor force for the first time. These resources teach the rich history of U.S. labor, the importance of workers' past struggles and strides on our economy and society, and the fight many still face. | Article; Background Reading; Fact Sheet; Printable | |
Global Oneness ProjectInspire high school students to rethink their relationship to the world with this award-winning collection of films, photo essays, and articles exploring cultural, social, and environmental issues with a humanistic lens. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
DroughtDroughts can devastate crops, livestock, and jobs. These resources stress the importance of wise water use and suggest smart water habits. | Lesson Plan | |
International Day Of Peace ResourcesObserved around the globe annually on September 21, the International Day of Peace is dedicated to the absence of war and violence. Use these resources to teach about peace, conflict, and justice. | Article; Background Reading; Lesson Plan | |
Understanding the Stock MarketThe interconnected economies of nations is more evident than ever. The following lessons, activities, resources, and videos provide a basic understanding of stocks and the market including their relevance in the United States and the world. | Lesson Plan | |
15-Minute HistoryA growing collection of podcasts with supplementary materials exploring aspects of Texas, U.S. and world history. Each audio includes a transcript, links to documents, and further reading. Search by region, time, or standard. | Article; Background Reading; Lesson Plan | |
The African Elephant And The Ivory TradeOnce very common in Africa and Asia, the future of elephants is uncertain due to habitat destruction, the ivory trade, and other man-made conflicts. These lessons and resources examine the threatened future of Earth’s largest living land mammal. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan | |
Rethinking ColumbusThe traditional story of Christopher Columbus: What is fact? What is fiction? Help K-12 learners explore the reconsideration of the discovery of America with these resources. | Article; Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Nourish InteractiveThis free English/Spanish web site provides nutrition educators and healthcare providers with a variety of tools to help teach the key elements of nutrition to children and parents. | Article; Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia; Printable | |
Cesar ChavezCesar Chavez Day is March 31st. The following lessons and resources will help commemorate the plight of Chavez: organizing farm workers to improve their lives and working conditions and his legacy in American history. | Lesson Plan | |
Lemelson-MIT ProgramThis award-winning web site celebrates outstanding inventors and inspires 3-12 learners to pursue creative lives and careers through invention. | Lesson Plan | |
Clean Energy EducationLesson plans, activities and resources that empower students to make informed choices and develop creative solutions to environmental challenges. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
EduCore: Tools for Teaching the Common CoreASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) offers these tools and professional development resources to help teachers implement Common Core State Standards. | Best Practice |
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