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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Chicago High Schools [Pdf]

For Teachers 8th - 9th
"Chicago High Schools" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about high schools in Chicago including specialty high schools and the basic requirements for all high schools. It is followed by constructed-response questions which...
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Making Progress [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
"Making Progress" is a one page, fictional, reading passage about learners clearing the trash from a vacant lot near the school and planting a garden to beautify the neighborhood and show they care. It is followed by constructed-response...
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Read Works

Read Works: A Clean Park

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Tyler who realized that he needed to pitch-in and help keep the park clean. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Black Past

Black Past: Black Panther Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry describes the Black Panther Party: its beginnings, important leaders, and role in the African American communities of the 1960s and 1970s.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Thinking Green!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students show their creativity and think like engineers as they design products or services that can be used to improve environmental problems in the community. While being aware of the steps of the engineering design process, students...
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NOAA

Noaa: Be a Citizen Weather Reporter [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Report the local weather to your community after deciding which data to collect and reading some of the National Weather Service's forecasting tips for amateur weather reporters.
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Other

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides information about: Quick Picks, About the Federal Reserve, Banking Information, Community Affairs, Economic Research, Educational Programs, Financial Services, and Publications.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides access to information in the following categories: General Information, Monetary Policy & Business Conditions, Financial Services, Banking, Community Affairs, Consumer...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco provides information in the following categories: Inside the FRBSF, Economic Research, Financial Services, Economics Education, Community Affairs, Banking and Finance in the West,...
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The Federal Reserve System

Federal Reserve Board: The Fed Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to "The Federal Reserve System/Purposes & Functions," a publication of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This book is available as a complete publication or by chapter. The book covers...
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International Society for Technology in Education (Iste)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
ISTE, among its other goals, seeks to provide the education community with access to high-quality professional development and organizational development services "to support and improve learning, teaching, and administration in K?12...
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Other

Library of Congress/crs: Macedonia Country Background [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This Congressional Research Service report examines the ethnic tensions between Albanian rebels and the Macedonian government during the 1990s as well as the global response to the conflict in Macedonia in 2001. In addition, it provides...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas provides information in the following categories: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, What's Inside, The Federal Reserve, The Dallas Fed, Economic Research, Economic & Financial Data,...
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: A History of Us Public Libraries

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition tells the story of the American public library system, its community impact, and the librarians who made it possible from the founding of the first US libraries through the first one hundred years of service.
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Federal Reserve Bank

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Counterfeit Protection

For Students 9th - 10th
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis presents a page that looks at ways the Bureau of Engraving and Printing protects against the production of counterfeit money.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Police Officer?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the basic requirements to become a police officer and opportunities to progress in this career.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Firefighter?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the basic requirements and training required to become a firefighter.
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American Public Health Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Public Health Association brings together researchers and other health professionals for "communication, study, and action." You can find the results of these studies and the current status of their actions here. Watch for...
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US Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.
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University of Nebraska Omaha

Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
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West Virginia Bureau for Public Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the government health site for the state of West Virginia. Includes environmental health services, nutrition services, community & rural health services, etc.
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E*trade Financial

For Students 9th - 10th
Investment services for stocks and options, IPOs, mutual funds, and bonds. Other financial services as well, along with community tools.
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iCivics

I Civics: Counties Work

For Students 6th - 8th
Do you want to make your community a better place to live? In Counties Work, you decide about the programs and services that affect everyone! Your choices shape the community, and your citizens' satisfaction determines whether you'll get...
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Other

Department of Health and Ageing: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page of the Department of Health and Ageing. It is an excellent resource for information on care, services, legislation, policies, contacts, and more for the older community and their caretakers.

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