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Shakespeare Globe Trust
Twelfth Night
Whether you choose to include Twelfth Night in your course or whether Shakespeare's comedy has been thrust upon you, be not afraid to incorporate an interactive resource into your study of Shakespeare's tale of loss, love, and identity....
Shakespeare Globe Trust
Much Ado About Nothing
Love, deception, witty bante—that's much ado about a lot! As learners navigate the resource, they view an interactive character map and read character biographies from Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Pupils also...
University of North Carolina
Political Science
The right to vote and freedom of expression are democratic principles that fall under the study of political science. A handout describes writing assignments that are common in political science college classes and gives tips and...
Curated OER
College Education
What do Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? They're both billionaires, and neither one has a college degree! Using the website, scholars explore whether having a college education is truly worth the money it costs. They read...
ProCon
Minimum Wage
The first ever minimum wage in America was set at 25 cents per hour in 1938 and has been steadily, if slowly, increasing ever since. Using the provided website, pupils decide if the United States should further increase the federal...
Other
Field Trip Earth: Outer Banks Dolphin Research
Learn fascinating facts about the bottlenose dolphin and see what actual scientists do in the field when they study this animal in North Carolina.
Digital History
Digital History: The Celebrated Bank War
A good discussion of the views of supporters and opponents of the Bank of the United States, and the banking industry in general during Jackson's presidency. Were Jackson's ideas backward looking and ignorant? Did his policies cause the...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Leslie Brock Center for the Study of Colonial Currency
Discusses the different kinds of paper money released by each of the colonies and the disputes, controversies, and arguments that resulted.
Practical Money Skills
Visa: Practical Money Skills for Life
Visa provides a resource that teachers, parents, and students will all enjoy using. There are lesson plans here for all ages, as well as information about spending decisions, budgeting, and money management. Print your own play money,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: West Bank
Study the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of the West Bank.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Why It's Important to Understand Economics
This article discusses the importance of understanding economics. Has three main sections: economic education, the evidence, and the consequences.
New York Times
New York Times: The Learning Network: Picture Prompts
[Free Registration/Login Required] An excellent resource for ideas for regular writing. Provides a rich bank of picture prompts with new ones added daily or every few days. Each picture links to a short passage with a writing suggestion....
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Math Ideas for Science Fair Projects
Math Forum provides a list of possible math science fair topics with links to each topic to get an idea of what will be studied and suggested questions to answer. This site also contains links to teacher discussions on Math Fairs.
Other
How Do I? A Practical Guide to Living in America
Miami-based law firm, Immigration Law Offices, Inc., provides information for new immigrants about basic tasks, such as finding housing, making phone calls, mailing letters, opening bank accounts, learning English, finding a doctor, and...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: An Evaluation of the New Deal
No discussion about the Great Depression can be complete without a look at the legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal programs. Read about the changes and effects on the economy brought about by the programs, but see what...
Other
Teen Analyst: Teen Financial Information
Believe it or not, most kids graduate high school lacking basic personal finance skills. That's where TeenAnalyst.com comes in. The basic idea was to give kids the information they need to become successful investors.
Teachers TryScience
Try Science en Espanol
Fabulous resource for kids studying science. An excellent reinforcement for lessons covered in class or an insightful tool for students wishing to expand their knowledge of science. Allows students to visit science centers all over the...
Other
Career Builder
Search hundreds of thousands of jobs ? across the nation or in your own neighborhood. Explore the Career Builder Database to search jobs by keyword, job category, company, or industry.
Other
Building Creative Capacities for the 21st Century [Pdf]
A brief but enlightening article in pdf format about a successful worker in a bank. The skills he developed while studying the arts are what are attributed to his success.