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Police Body Cameras

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should police officers wear body cameras? Scholars consider the question as they use the resource to conduct independent research about the debate topic. They read a brief background and peruse the main pros and cons about the issue....
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Prescription Drug Ads

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Bayer Pharmaceuticals sold heroin as a cough medicine in the 1900s ... who knew? Scholars discover this, and other interesting facts, when they use the resource to prepare for a class discussion or debate. They browse videos, readers'...
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Other

Penn State University: Bee Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Penn State University and the Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Consortium offer an excellent site on everything you need to know about bee behavior.
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Behavior Doctor: Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Designed for parents and teachers in need of theories to understand problem behaviors of children and teens, Behavior Doctor also shares interventions and solutions to combat them, in the form of PowerPoint presentations, charts,...
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Acn: Behavior Modification Charts for Home and School

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A variety of charts to be used with children 10 and under from need Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy. Acrobat Reader to be opened. You may customize each chart to fit your needs and there are several tips to assist in using...
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Wizzlewolf: Special Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Habitat

For Students 3rd - 5th
What do you need to survive? Food, water, shelter? Animals need the same things and they live in places that can provide them. This informative site looks at the characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction and behavior of the red...
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Pbs Learning Media: Career Gates: Soft Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Soft Skills highlights the skills employees need to be successful. These include communication, eye contact, listening, teamwork, positive attitude, proper handshake, professional appearance and respect. Soft skills are the abilities to...
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Pbs Learning Media: Gila Monster

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from Outdoor Nevada looks at the Gila monster's behavior, habitat, and unique adaptive characteristics. [3:55]
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Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills at Home: Allowance and Behavior

For Students 3rd - 5th
Ideas on how to teach their children about allowances. This activity presents topics such as the age for allowances, behavior-based allowances, needs-based allowances, and chores for children. Suggested real world experiences and links...
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Science Museums of China

Science Museums of China: China Giant Panda Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all you ever wanted to know about the Giant Panda from the Science Museum of China. Read about the life of a panda, the evolution of the panda, and how to protect the panda. You can even see a "movie" about the pandas. You will...
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Learning theories.com: Summaries of Learning Theories and Models

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Lists many models and theories of learning. Each one links to the summary of an article. A paid subscription is necessary to access the full article. But if a definition or brief explanation of a term is needed, the summary should...
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The Cheetahspot

For Students 9th - 10th
The title says it all. The ultimate site to find out everything you need to know about cheetahs. Content includes information on Cheetah social behavior, diet, appearance, locomotion, vocals, habitat, history, and more.
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Macomb Intermediate School District: Gifted Children

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Part of a Michigan school site, this page offers several definitions of giftedness, lists characteristics and behaviors of gifted students, and confirms ways of addressing their special needs.
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Valuing and Developing Creativity

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
With the emergence of the 21st century skills in education, creative thinking and creative teaching are beginning to have more prominence within the educational structure. This article addresses the need to put creativity in the center...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Leave Animals in the Wild

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what you need to know about what makes an animal wild, including the time and energy it takes to keep a wild animal, well, wild.
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Theory Into Practice: Cognitive Dissonance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Theory Into Practice website provides a simple and straitforward explaination of the Cognitive Dissonance theory. The page gives a good example of the theory in action and references for further information.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts: All About Lizards Lesson Plan

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Students explore the diversity of lizards in terms of characteristics, behavior, and habitat. Activities feature five species of lizards and their special body structures needed for survival.
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Dealing With Feelings

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Through the exercises presented at this website, students with "Learn that other kids experience the same kids of emotions as they do," "That it's important to understand what we're feeling," and "That we can often benefit by discussing...
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Dealing With Disappointment

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Children learn ways of dealing with feelings after being disappointed through simple exercises and tips, as well as questions for discussion and writing prompts. Includes ideas for home assignments and notes for parents.
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Good Character: Handling Emotions

For Students 2nd - 8th
Know that it is normal to experience different emotions and learn positive ways to deal with your emotions. This website, which is meant to accompany a video on emotions and good character, provides questions for discussion, activity...