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California State Board of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
The State Board of Education (SBE) is the governing and policy-making body of the California Department of Education. The SBE sets K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, instructional materials, assessment, and accountability.
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California Department of Education: Cahsee Math: Number Sense for Teachers [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Although part of the Teacher's Study Guide for the CAHSEE, this section of the document focuses on number sense. In this guide, teachers are shown sample questions correlated to state standards, given an explanation of the worthiness of...
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California State University

Ca State University: Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 3 of a psychology textbook. It explains how abnormal behavior patterns are classified, the DSM, standards and methods of assessment, and the sociocultural and ethnic factors that may need to be taken into account during...
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: States Fight California's Chicken Cage Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on why several states are suing California regarding their laws requiring specific standards of cage sizes from any producers selling eggs in that state. Includes audio.
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History Course Models for California Teachers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is an invaluable on-line tool for California Social Studies and History teachers at all levels. Website provides links to resources and lesson plans already aligned with CA state standards as well as a forum for discussion,...
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California Department of Education: Academic Performance Index

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Academic Performance Index (API)site provides data and analysis for results of the "Stanford 9 norm-referenced assessment that is administered in conjunction with the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program." Reports are...
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California Ict Digital Literacy: Assessments and Curriculum Framework [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Standardized approach to information and communication technology, aligned with state and national standards. ICT literacy is the ability to use digital technology, communications tools and networks. The competencies include accessing,...
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PBS

Kqed: What Is Culture?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These lesson plans are based on California State Standards, including handouts, activities, and suggested extension activities. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Oakland Museum of California

Gold Rush: Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A great site to find lesson plans, connections to state standards, and curriculum links to the California Gold Rush. Offered by the Oakland Museum of California.
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California Polytechnic State University: Pseudocode Standard

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth discussion of the algorithm design language known as pseudocode.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Obama Orders Review of Fuel Efficiency Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
The Obama Administration moves forward to improve fuel efficiency standards in the United States and faces some challenges. Follow article with assessment and discussion questions provided. January 27, 2009.