AP Test Prep
College Board

AP® Psychology Cognition and Language

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
I can remember what happened five years ago, but I can't recall what I did last week! High school psychology students analyze how memory, cognition, and language impact one another. Hands-on activities, memory exercises, and research...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: West African Society at the Point of European Contact

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "West African Society at the Point of European Contact" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
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Other

American Optometric Association: Contact Lenses

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are thinking of getting contact lenses, this site will inform you of the facts, advantages, and care of them.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Contact Dermatitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of the facts associated with contact dermatitis. Includes information about symptoms, diagnosis, where to get additional info., and much more.
Article
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Knowing When to Contact Your Child's Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
An article written by a teacher gives tips on when and how to contact your child's teachers to ensure success.
Article
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Assessing Young Children's Progress Appropriately

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article focuses on the critical issue of how to assess your young child's progress appropriately. Students, teachers and parents will benefit from this informative article. The article features contact information to learn more...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Perlite Statistics and Information

For Students 9th - 10th
The USGS presents Perlite statistics and information. Includes annual publications, contacts, and resources.
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Other

World Wide Web Consortium: Tim Berners Lee

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Wide Web Consortium offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of Tim Berners-Lee. Content includes a long and a short biography, press interviews, slides from talks, contact information, and more.
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Other

Informational Interviewing 101

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore ways to research career opportunities with informational interviewing. Check out tips, strategies, and samples to make your informational interview a success.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: 3 2 1 Contact, Don't Touch That Dial

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of reflecting telescopes and their use in radio astronomy. The types of information gained from and the research emphasis fueled by such telescopes is described. Site uses Hollywood references and a humorous style.
Article
Other

Write Express: Request Information on a Product or Service

For Students 9th - 10th
How to write this letter: Ask the reader for the information you want. If applicable, tell the reader how you learned about the product or service or why you are interested in it. Inform the reader about how to contact you. Thank the...
Unit Plan
ACT360 Media

Act Den: Outlook Express Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking to master Outlook Express? This fun and informative tutorial uses colorful activities and interactive quizzes to teach learners the basics of this e-mail software. The tutorial covers: sending and receiving e-mail, fancy...
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Notes Millipedes

For Students 9th - 10th
Millipedes are easily recognized because of their many legs. There are several types that you may come in contact with, and these information sheets provide descriptions of each. Also included is information about controlling them if...
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Other

Pre Contact Culture Areas (Map)

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent map shows where different tribes were before first contact, links to related information.
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Other

All About Vision: Controlling Myopia With Contact Lenses

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses as a treatment for myopia, and children who can wear them.
Website
Other

Carl Sandburg High School: College Athletic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in playing college sports? This high school guidance site offers extensive resources to potential college athletes on topics such as: college athletic programs, eligibility, division sports, contacting coaches, and...
Website
Other

Bowling Green State University: Studies in Spanish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides general information about the Spanish degree programs available at the university. Contact information and course descriptions are available.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: National Organizations for Cancer Patients

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a list of contact information for national organizations that offer services to people with cancer and their families. Some organizations concentrate on certain kinds of cancer, and others provide information on several...
Website
Other

Alpha Galileo

For Students 9th - 10th
AlphaGalileo is a news resource for international science, medicine, and technology. Content includes daily science press releases and news, complete with contact information for follow-ups. Also offers podcasts, downloadable in MP3...
Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Spanish and Portuguese Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides complete descriptions of the degrees, courses, and faculty in the University of Washington Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Contact information is provided.
Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Coping With Stress

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about common sources of stress and how you can find healthy ways to respond to them. Also includes contact information for reaching out to professionals who can help with the coping process. PDFs require Adobe Reader.
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Library and Archives Canada

The "Four Indian Kings"

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit focuses on four Iroquois leaders who went to London to meet Queen Anne in 1710 and caused quite a stir in London society. Each of the Iroquois had their portrait done while in England. This resource is archived, and not...
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Other

Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed view of the Native peoples who inhabited Arkansas, both pre- and post-European contact with history, archaeology, and culture addressed. The navigation menu on the left provides links to specific periods of time and to...
Website
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Transistor

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nobel Foundation provides detailed information on how the transistor works. The site provides illustrations and animations to help clarify the concepts presented.