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El Museo del Barrio

Dia de los Muertos Educator Resource Guide

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
What are the origins of el Dia de los Muertos, and how is this tradition observed in contemporary celebrations? With a variety of lesson plans and suggested hands-on activities, here is an excellent resource to reference as you...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Dory Story

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students research the basics of Parliament and the government by using an internet site which has Dory the fish meeting different people involved in the parliment.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Phil's First Day 1

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this Phil's first day of school worksheet, students describe what a friend is by listing adjectives, adverbs or phrases that begin with each of the letters in friends.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Water Cycle: A Repeating Pattern in Nature

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to the terms related to the water cycle in their native language. In groups, they describe the steps of the cycle using different materials found in their art classroom. They describe how energy helps water...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vienna Loses the Sofiensale

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils use the Internet to discover more information about Sofie Hall in Vienna. They examine the building's history and photographs. They also analyze the role of Johann Strass and his importance for the city of Vienna.
Primary
PBS

Pbs News Hour: A Debate on Bilingual Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of a PBS debate about bilingual education. Moderator talks with teachers, parents and leaders of both the anti and pro-bilingual education arenas. Also links to other informative sites.
Website
Other

National Association for Bilingual Education

For Students 9th - 10th
This is NABE, the National Association for Bilingual Education. The site includes news, information, competitions, links, and resources.
Website
Other

California Association for Bilingual Education

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has won awards for its promotion of bilingual education within the state of California. Here it provides information on the board members, legislative updates, publications, job opportunites, and a variety of other related...
Website
US Department of Education

Doe: Bilingual Education Act of 1968 (Original Text)

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the 1968 legislation is available at this site.
Website
PBS

Wgbh: Becoming Bilingual

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Useful articles about how to support children's bilingual language development. Includes different models and tips for ESL classrooms. Part of a larger site with loads of tips and resources for "launching young readers."
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Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants: Education for Non Citizens

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of basic education rights of residents of the United States. Though the site caters to immigrants to Maine, most of the information here applies to residents anywhere...
Website
Other

Texas Association for Bilingual Education (Tabe)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
TABE "is a state advocacy organization for the rights of language minority children." Its site acquaints the viewer with the organization's mission and membership ("local school districts, university student groups, and Parent...
Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Grants & Contracts.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has information about grants and contracts available from the U.S. Department of Education for individuals, schools, and states working in the areas of English language acquisition and bilingual education.
Website
Other

Esl and Second Language Learning Web

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The prominent theories and beliefs about second language learners are fully explored by Jim Cummins, professor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. An array of Dr. Cummins's research is easily...
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Other

Spanish Comparatives and Superlative Sentences

For Students 9th - 10th
Side by side English to Spanish translations of comparatives and/or superlatives of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, and verbs. Other English expressions that may be confused with Spanish comparatives are also translated. Excellent reference...
Website
US Department of Education

Ed.gove: Helping Your Child Series

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Department of Education site for parents, including those home-schooling their children. It has bilingual materials with tips for helping your child learn English, history, mathematics, etc.; and more resources related to cultural...
Website
US Department of Education

Ed.gove: Helping Your Child Series

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Department of Education site for parents, including those home-schooling their children. It has bilingual materials with tips for helping your child learn English, history, mathematics, etc.; and more resources related to cultural...
Unit Plan
Other

English Spanish Link: Creative

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers newspapers and magazines from various Spanish countries along with a tool bar that includes a spell checker, verb conjugator, Spanish and English dictionary, Spanish verbs and much more. Available in Spanish and English.
Website
Other

Landeshauptstadt Dresden (City of Dresden)

For Students 9th - 10th
Bilingual site with a wealth of information about the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, economy, sights, tourism, sports, etc. Click German flag in the top navigation to access the site in German.