Curated OER
The Prevalence of Street Children in the World Today - Introduction
Students are introduced to the topic of street children. They identify the main reasons why they are lead to a live of living on the streets. In groups, they discuss the extent of the problem throughout the world today. They create an...
Curated OER
Children Living on the Street - Debating the Fundamentals
Twelfth graders identify issues related to the rights of children who live on the street. Using the internet, they research topics of interest to them. In groups, they develop arguments supporting their point of view and debate them in...
Curated OER
Debating Fundamental Issues of Child Prostitution
Students in college identify issues related to the rights of children involved in prostitution. Using the internet, they research a specific issue of interest to them. In groups, they develop arguments which support their point of...
Curated OER
Local Dynamics of Child Prostitution - Causes & Consequences
Students are introduced to the topic of child prostitution. They identify the main causes that drive children to this type of life. Using the internet, they research a country and how access these type of children have to healthcare...
Curated OER
Getting the Children Out of the Business
Students are introduced to the topic of child prostitution. They identify the main causes of being directed this way and the international and regional organizations that are trying to stop the cycle. Using the internet, they research...
Curated OER
Kids Create Calendars for Kids
Students create calendars for hospitalized children in their area. They research different holidays and work with an artist. They share their calendars with the community as well.
US Department of Education
Us Department of Education: Esea as Amended by Iasa Guidance
This site is provided by the US Department of Education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA) to improve our public education system.
Other
Topics Online Magazine: Traditional Children's Games From Around the World
Learn about traditional children's games from around the world in this list of games with explanations of where they are from and how they are played.
Other
Yourpage.org
"Yourpage.org is a Jewish educational website created to bring fun to Jewish learning." Includes stories, games, and activities suitable for elementary and middle school children. Also provides a guide for teachers and a section for...
Other
George Bernard Shaw/ Life and Excerpts From Works
The biography may be brief, but the selections from his works are, as one is entitled, "Gems." The excerpts deal with subjects like education ("Always argue with the teacher."), love and children, marriage and divorce, and a compilation...
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Kind News Online Teacher Zone
Readings, activities, and lesson plans from KIND News Online. Teach children social responsibility with focus on animal protection and environmental conservation. News articles available in both English and Spanish.
US Department of Education
National Center for Education Statistics: Family Reading to Young Children
Short summary of statistics that show that reading to young children makes them more prepared for school and that families in lower socio-economic situations read to the children less than families in other economic levels.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Not Just a Man's War: Diary of Carrie Berry
The text of diary entries written by Carrie Berry, a 10 year old girl living in Atlanta, Georgia during the Civil War. Her diary gives details of both the course of the war as she knows it, and her daily life. From the Center For...
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Slow Children at Play
This poem shares the scene of children coming inside after playing outside.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: The Treasure
A poem from Rupert Brooke, "The Treasure", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Bobby Allen and can access a printable version of this piece.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Mama Never Forgets Her Birds
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Mama Never Forgets Her Birds", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Mark Eckardt and can access a printable version of this piece.
Other
Random House: Prenatal Screening Procedures
This site provides information on the various tests doctors perform during an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Other
Early Childhood Floor in Children's House
This is a collection linking to in-depth resources on the subject of early childhood development.
Other
Baby center.com: Exercises
This site contains questions and answers to various prenatal exercise questions. Discusses the importance of exercise during pregnancy.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Adalbert Czerny
Find out how the Austrian pediatrician, Adalbert Czerny, was considered co-founder of modern pediatrics.
US Department of State
Travel.state.gov: International Travel: Dominican Republic
This site has information for traveling in the Dominican Republic from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
US Department of State
Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: El Salvador
This site has information for traveling in El Salvador from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
American Psychological Association
What Makes Kids Care?
Sometimes a site just has to be read - and parents - read this one! If a key element to ending senseless violence is teaching children to care about their fellow humans, this article gives some guidance on how to teach just that.
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Divorce source.com: Children & Divorce
This web page explains the heartbreaking task that occurs when a couple with children decide to get a divorce. One of the hardest parts is telling your children. Steps in the process are presented.