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Invasive Species SimulationsInvasive Species is a general introduction to the effects of globalization, pathways, and responses to invasive species. Bug Hunt Predators is a more complex simulation that explores the predator-prey ecosystem. | Learning Game; Multimedia | |
60 Student-Centered Teaching StrategiesThese strategies promote students’ literacy and critical thinking skills within a respectful classroom climate. | Lesson Plan | |
Teaching About 9/11These lessons and resources will help provide age appropriate K-12 context for examining events before, during, and after the attacks of September 11, 2001. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Printable | |
Calculation NationMath learners in grades 4-8 challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. Using the power of the Web, students can also challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. | Learning Game | |
Learning and Practicing Good Manners, Grades 6-8Use the following lessons, resources, and activities for grades 6-8 to practice good manners, investigate temporal and cultural differences, and test students’ knowledge. | Themed Package | |
Hurricane Season, Grades 9-12With these lessons, activities, and multimedia resources for grades 9-12, learn how hurricanes form, how hurricanes are tracked, and how hurricane size and intensity are affected by global warming. | Themed Package | |
Hurricane Season, Grades K-5With these lessons, activities, and multimedia resources for grades K-5, learn how hurricanes form, how hurricanes are tracked, and how hurricane size and intensity are affected by global warming. | Themed Package | |
Resources for Teaching Financial LiteracyUse these resources to supplement your curriculum and help students gain the financial literacy skills they’ll need to manage their financial resources effectively throughout their lives. | Themed Package | |
Watching the Summer Night SkyBrush up your stargazing skills and get ready to enjoy humankind's first TV, the night sky with these science lessons, activities & curriculum resources for all grade levels. | Themed Package | |
Watching the Summer Night Sky, Grades 6-8Brush up your stargazing skills and get ready to enjoy humankind's first TV, the night sky with these science lessons, activities & curriculum resources for grades 6-8. | Themed Package | |
Watching the Summer Night Sky, Grades 9-12Brush up your stargazing skills and get ready to enjoy humankind's first TV, the night sky with these science lessons, activities & curriculum resources for grades 9-12. | Themed Package | |
Watching the Summer Night Sky, Grades K-5Brush up your stargazing skills and get ready to enjoy humankind's first TV, the night sky with these science lessons, activities & curriculum resources for grades K-5. | Themed Package | |
The Berlin WallThe rise, the fall, and the symbolism from both sides of the Berlin Wall: this media-rich lesson package for grades 9-12 will help recreate the mood of the Cold War and the wall that became a striking symbol of it. | Lesson Plan; Themed Package | |
Hurricane SeasonPeak hurricane season is late summer. With these lessons, activities, and multimedia resources for all grades, learn how hurricanes form, how hurricanes are tracked, and how hurricane size and intensity are affected by global warming. | Themed Package | |
Studying Ancient Egypt, Grades 6-8Learn about ancient Egyptians with these lessons and videos, activities, and games for grades 6-8. | Themed Package | |
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 | |
The Learning ScientistsThe Learning Scientists are cognitive psychological scientists interested in research on education. Their vision is to make scientific research on learning more accessible to students, teachers, and other educators. | Article; Multimedia | |
Interactive United States History MapUnited States History Map is an interactive map collection for social studies students in grades 5-8. Separate modules provide information and test understanding. Depending on test performance students can review or move on to the next module. | Background Reading; Quiz | |
Monarch Butterfly MigrationFollow the 2012 monarch migration and report your own monarch sightings on the Monarch Butterfly Migration: Journey North website. You and your students can help scientists understand how climate and seasons affect monarchs. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
YouTube for EducatorsYouTube offers a variety of free services that educators can use to facilitate classroom instruction, including access to more than 500,000 educational videos, limited access to non-educational content, and custom playlists that eliminate ads. | Multimedia | |
Flag Day ResourcesThese recommended web sites explore the history of the stars and stripes through images, songs, timelines, crafts and activities, lesson plans, interactive quizzes and more. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Climate Education ModulesThese 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 | |
Understanding MigrationWhy do large groups of people move from place to place about the planet? This is a prolific set of resources addressing human migration over history and into the present day. | Lesson Plan | |
Math Resources for Pi DayMake Pi Day, March 14th, educational, tasty and fun with math activities that examine the number Pi, the steps in the calculation of Pi, and the history and creation of pie. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Women’s History Month, Grades K-5Examine the changing cultural perceptions of women in society and honor their contributions to all aspects of life with these interdisciplinary resources for grades K-5. | Themed Package |
