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University of North Carolina

Annotated Bibliographies

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
When researchers write a paper, they become curators of information. It's their job to determine the best sources of information on a topic and use those sources to inform their writing. As part of a larger series, a handout on annotated...
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ProCon

Is Homework Beneficial?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does homework improve student achievement, or does it increase stress? Scholars use the included debate topics website to prepare for a class discussion or debate about whether homework is advantageous. After reading a brief background...
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Other

The Comic Book Project

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This art-based literacy program works to increase student proficiency through writing, designing, and publishing an original comic book. You can particpate by paying a small fee per student.
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Tufts University

Tufts University: Novel Engineering: Books

For Teachers 1st - 8th Standards
This collection of classroom books shows how students can identify engineering problems in a novel. Each book is accompanied by a plot synopsis, problems students have noted, and solutions they have come up with and built in their...
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Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project: A Shi'ite Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of information relies on the Quran as well as Sunni and Shia sources. Unlike with a traditional encyclopedia, one must use the table of contents to locate particular topics. Includes a brief bibliography of books in...
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Other

Literature Circles: Lesson Plans and More

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
What are the major roles in literature circles? Check out this site to learn more about the individual roles needed to form a literature circle. Includes links to various reading handouts and lessons.
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Eduscapes: Themes & Literature Circles

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides guidance in creating literature circles based on cross-curricular themes that will help to improve literacy. The site emphasizes both theory and practice, with lots of practical suggestions.
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Other

Cambridge School Classics Project: Cambridge Latin Course

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cambridge Latin Course consists of five books designed to take students from beginners' level and beyond. Each book teaches the Latin language, complemented by information on Roman culture and civilisation. Some stages are free but...
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San Francisco Unified School District: Colonial Faire Project

For Students 6th - 8th
A large collection of high-quality resources for learning and teaching about the Thirteen English Colonies. The main page outlines examples of student project possibilities. There are individual pages for primary resources, people from...
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Favorite Poem Project

Favorite Poem Project

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Created by poet laureate Robert Pinsky, this project encourages Americans of all ages and walks of life to submit favorite poems. There are videos of some readings, and help for teachers and community members who would like to sponsor a...
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Tom Richey

Terry Freedman: The Amazing Web 2.0 Projects Book [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a huge collection of ideas for using Web 2.0 technology tools in the classroom for all grade levels. The ideas were contributed by many teachers from around the world.
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George Mason University

American Women's Dime Novel Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A product of a post-graduate dissertation, this project examines the genre of women's dime novels from 1870-1934. Includes a searchable catalogue of popular dime novels and authors, with links to e-books where they can be purchased....
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University of Pennsylvania

Project Guttenberg: Poems and Songs of Robert Burns

For Students 9th - 10th
Project Guttenberg offers the following downloadable full texts:*Burns, Robert, 1759-1796: The Letters of Robert Burns, ed. by J. Logie Robertson (Gutenberg text)*Burns, Robert, 1759-1796: The Poems and Songs of Robert Burns*Burns,...
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Yesterday's Classics: Baldwin Project: More Jataka Tales: Table of Contents

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Links to twenty-one different fables from the book More Jataka Tales by Ellen C. Babbitt. Written in the Jataka tradition from India, these tales are interesting and teach life and character-building lessons to readers. An illustrated...
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Burning of Books

For Students 9th - 10th
In 213B.C., all Confucian books were burned except for one copy of each. Why? What did the emperor hope to accomplish? Why was "intellectual conformity" sought after?
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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Other

Anti Racist Training and Materials Project: Race

For Students 9th - 10th
A book abstract and review that discusses race as a concept that is part of the unconscious attitude.
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Princeton Review

Princeton Review Career Profile: Editor

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the career of an editor, including how to get into the career, related careers, the projected quality of life, and a look at the forecast of future jobs. Well organized information, very readable, and easy to navigate.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Mission Possible: Spy a Book! (Bilingual Resources)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explore history, culture, adventures, spies, secret codes, and mysteries through this collection literary activities and resources. Includes poems, clip art, and ideas for crafts.
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Project Happy Child: Mind Mapping

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This British web site gives a basic overview, answers questions about mindmapping, and offers suggestions on this topic. Several books are recommended. Explore the links for more information.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Fair Central

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you, your students, and their parents wandering lost in the Science Fair desert? Here's an oasis! The Science Fair Central website provides a complete guide to the topic. There's a "Soup to Nuts Handbook" that assists the student in...
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NC State University

Ncsu: Rubrics & Evaluations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate rubric files for book reports, multimedia projects, and the like can be downloaded at this site for assessment in your classroom.
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NC State University

Ncsu: Rubrics & Evaluations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate rubric files for book reports, multimedia projects, and the like can be downloaded at this site for assessment in your classroom.
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Other

The Flickering Mind

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Looking for an alternative point of view on educational technology? Use this informative website focusing on a book called "The Flickering Mind,"-a new and controversial book which argues that computers have done far more harm than good...

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