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Corporation for National and Community Service: United We Serve

For Students 9th - 10th
See many ways to get involved in the community and promote volunteerism. Provides ideas for service, toolkits to help get started, and many resources for people willing to volunteer to improve their schools and communities.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 3: Money in Our Community

For Teachers K - 1st
Lesson focuses on how and why money circulated within our community. Being able to discern the difference between things we need and things we want is one of the foundational concepts for using money wisely. Goods and services are things...
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Other

National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community

For Students 9th - 10th
With a section for teens and one for adults, TCC offers information and resources aimed at reducing violence in the lives of teens--with their help.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Charleston Community History

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent example of a Community History. Includes the origin of the community, the plan for settlement, early settlers, religions, important buildings, history through the years, events, and plans for the future.
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Ecological Society of America: Communicating Ecosystem Services

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A large collection of resources to aid professionals, community members, and educators in communicating the role and importance of ecosystem services. Issues addressed include pollination, marine nurseries, and water purification....
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iCivics

I Civics: Citizenship & Participation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn what it means to be a U.S. citizen, how citizenship is obtained, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and community engagement.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Give and Take

For Teachers 2nd
Learn about the concepts of goods, services, and community.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Travel the Shaker Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed history of the Shaker community through a tour of its historical sites. Learn about its history, its stories, and the people who were prominent in establishing this religion in America.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: A Life of Service: Nurse Bennett Heritage House

For Students 9th - 10th
Nurse Myra Grimsley (Bennett) was a nurse in Britain throughout World War I. She came to Newfoundland in 1921 as a volunteer and worked there for over 50 years. She was the only source of medical aid to people living along a...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Build Your Community

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn about a variety of businesses and the service they provide to a community. They will build a town selecting seven business they feel would be the most important to have in order to live in this community.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 5: Make a Difference

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
How can sharing with others improve our community and the lives of people throughout the world? In this lesson, learners will attempt to entice others to support a charity of their choice.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Amana Colonies: Origins of the Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells about the establishment of the Amana Colonies and their relocation to America.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Hearth/home Economics Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Housed at the Mann Library, this resource contains a comprehensive set of books and journals in the field of Home Economics, many available online. Each subject area in the field has a descriptive essay plus a bibliography related to...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Analyze a Community Map

For Students 2nd - 6th
Understand the map of a community and recognize the strategies developers have in placing public services in specific locations throughout the town.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Thank You Day

For Teachers 2nd
Show appreciate for important people by writing letters.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Cesar Chavez

For Students 3rd - 8th
A biography featuring the nonviolent Cesar Chavez. With his passion for equal rights for minorities, he established more than one national organization to draw awareness to his purpose.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: A History of Us Public Libraries

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition tells the story of the American public library system, its community impact, and the librarians who made it possible from the founding of the first US libraries through the first one hundred years of service.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Business Ownership: The Franchise Option

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore an alternative to starting a business from scratch- investing in a franchise. They begin by considering the pros and cons of a franchise and whether this form of business is an option that would fit their personality and...
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University of North Carolina

Unc School of Public Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Public health information and resources are included in this official homepage of the University of North Carolina's School of Public Health.
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Other

The Alliance for Technology Access: Homepage

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based resource centers, developers and vendors, affiliates, and associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Social Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes a day in the life of a social worker. Include info on education requirements and expected earnings.