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My Modern Met

17 Best Drawing Pencils for Professionals and Beginners Who Love to Sketch

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear explanation of the variations in graphite pencils used for drawing and how to judge which graphite pencils would be the best to use for particular drawing goals. It also explains the pencil scale which indicates hardness and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Genetic Shift in Flu

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of how genetic material in Type A flu virus can get shuffled around to create brand new types of viruses.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the Design of the World Trade Center Claimed Lives on 9/11

For Students 9th - 10th
After the jets hit, stairwells became the sole means of escape for thousands of WTC occupants. But design choices hampered full evacuation -- and made the descent even more harrowing. The stairs in the twin towers were a product of their...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wild Kratts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Wild Kratts joins the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure as the duo travels to animal habitats around the globe. Each adventure explores an...
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Children's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: Color Mixing for the Senses

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn all about color mixing and how layering primary colors can create a brand new color in this fun activity.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Programs Serving Disadvantaged Youth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The programs discussed here blend secondary and postsecondary programs for disadvantaged youth. This blending is an effective strategy that the authors believe should be more widely considered. Many of the components that make these...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Middle and Early College High Schools

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Middle and early college high schools are typically located on community college campuses, which allow students to begin working toward an associate's degree while they complete the necessary coursework for a high school diploma, and...
Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Dual Enrollment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Dual enrollment (DE) allows high school students, including dropouts in some cases, to enroll in postsecondary education courses to earn college credit prior to high school graduation. DE is the most widely used acceleration mechanism...
Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to Tech Prep

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Tech Prep is a planned sequence of study in a technical field that begins as early as 9th grade and extends through at least two years of postsecondary education or an apprenticeship program. Tech Prep programs culminate in students...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to College Access Programs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Most college access programs provide activities such as financial counseling, last dollar scholarships, college visits, career guidance, tutoring, academic counseling, and test preparation courses. These comprehensive college access...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Henrik Ibsen

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives some wonderful insight into Henrik Ibsen's (1828-1906 CE) controversial playwriting style. It discusses four of his plays and the controversy surrounding these. The article also gives some...
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Read Works

Read Works: The Surfer Girl

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Lucy and her journey to become a professional surfer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Myprofessionaladvertising.com: Print Ad Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site comes from the 2nd chapter of a book by Professional Advertising which lists 36 ways in which your ads will be more profitable. This site provides very useful examples of each of these 36 ways.
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Eserver

E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 153

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 153.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Buckaroos in Paradise: Ranching Culture in Nevada

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of historically significant documents, films, and photos tell the story of Nevada ranching community culture from the 1800s through late 20th century. Curriculum connections are included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Social Behavior Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a ten-question quiz pertaining to social behaviors.
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Intuitor

Mailchimp: Product Differentiation

For Students 9th - 12th
Learn what product differentiation is and how companies can use it to improve their places in the market.
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Curated OER

Master Card Brand Mark

For Students 9th - 10th
Personal and business services from MasterCard, a leader in American industry and finance.
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University of Massachusetts

Nibble: Unit Price

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an article discussing unit price. The article talks about buying in bulk and buying store brands to receive the same product for a lower unit price.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is a Bromine Test?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a bromine test is, the chemistry behind it, what it is used for, and gives examples of bromine test strip brands that are used for test the water in swimming pools and at spas.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Martha Stewart

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of entrepreneur Martha Stewart including her early life and careers, writing books, fun facts, and building a brand and billion dollar business.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Dick Gregory

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Dick Gregory, an African-American comedian, civil rights activist, and spokesman for health issues, who became nationally recognized in the 1960s for a biting brand of comedy that attacked...
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Other

Toymuseum.com: Advertising Icon Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a wonderful museum from toymuseum.com of advertising icons such as the Jolly Green Giant or Tuscon Sam. The museum offers a history of the use of these icons.
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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill Higher Education: Marketing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from McGraw-Hill Higher Education provides information on the various tasks involved in the physical distribution process.

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