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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Who Is in Your Online Community?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] By learning the Rings of Responsibility, 2nd graders explore how the Internet connects us to people in our community and throughout the world. Help students to think critically about the different ways...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Zombie Autopsies: The Neuroanatomy of a Zombie

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students look at the brain of a zombie, and in the process learn about the characteristics of a healthy brain. They take part in a Neurotransmitter Dance Party to learn how neurons communicate. Includes downloadable...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

Depaul University: Center for Urban Education: Dibuja El Significado [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students will read a piece of text and then make an illustration to communicate their understanding This resource has been a translated into Spanish.
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Tiger

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about how and where tigers live when you explore this resource. You can also investigate how tigers communicate with each other, enemies, friends, and humans through this site.
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iCivics

I Civics: u.s. V. Nixon (1974)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that then-sitting President Nixon had to turn over some recordings of his presidential communications to a court of law. Students learn about the Watergate break-in, the...
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Other

Effective Communication Skills:self Assessment Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this self-assessment to learn about your communication style and habits, so you can capitalize on your strengths and identify your bad habits. Additional information about working with people who have different communication styles.