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American Speech Language Hearing Association (Aslh): Dysarthria

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Dysarthria is a speech disorder caused by muscle weakness. It can make it hard for you to talk. People may have trouble understanding what you say. This article discusses causes, signs, testing, treatment, and tips for the disorder.
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Love To Know Media

Your Dictionary: Classroom Rebuses

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article discusses the use of rebus (combination of pictures and words) puzzles and stories in the classroom; it also supplies a list of online sources for rebus puzzles and stories.
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University of Texas at Austin

Tex's French Grammar: Contractions of a and De

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson from Tex's French Grammar is a wonderful site with clear explanation of forming conntractions with the prepositions "a" and "de", with written and audio usage examples and interactive practice exercises.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Web Hunt: Vernal Equinox

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the vernal equinox by completing this web hunt.
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University of Texas at Austin

Tex's French Grammar: Determiners Quantity Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Tex's French Grammar is a wonderful site with clear explanation of determiners when used to express quantity, with usage examples (written and audio) and interactive practice exercises (written and audio).
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Fu Jen University: Metaphysical Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This article by Dr. Marguerite Connor focuses on metaphysical poetry and the metaphysical poets. It includes a definition, the characteristics, a discussion of metaphycial poets and poetry, Neo-Platonism, platonic love, and T.S. Eliot's...
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Tech Target

Search Networking: Osi Model (Open Systems Interconnection)

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic definition of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection), the standard reference model for transferring information from one point in a network to another. Link on the first line of the article to an illustration of the OSI Reference Model.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Hives

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com provides the reader with great information on hives. Gives a definition and description, along with information on how they develop and the known causes. Links are provided throughout the article for...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Dehydration

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article on dehydration is organized into several sections, including: "Definition," "Causes, incidence, and risk factors," "Symptoms," and "Treatment."
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Scholastic

Scholastic: How to Promote Creative Thinking

For Teachers Pre-K - K
As teachers, we play an important role in supporting children's ability in art, dramatic expression, and creative responses to problems. Creative power increases a young child's desire to learn and supports intellectual development. This...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)?

For Students 9th - 10th
The article provides an overview of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) including a medical definition, symptoms, causes, and treatment.
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TESL Journal

The Internet Tesl Journal: Copyright Issues on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific, easy to read guidelines on Copyright and Plagiarism regulations. Focuses on use of Internet material. Includes clear definitions and copyright information listings. A great resource to prevent plagiarism on your site and in...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Blues Music: Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and definition of blues music that developed in the southern United States in the early nineteenth century. Performers from Georgia include Ray Charles, Ma Rainey, Little Richard, and the Allman Brothers.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Heart Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com provides great information on a myocardial infarction, otherwise known as a heart attack. Includes a definition and description, along with information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Munchausen Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Authored by doctors, here is a comprehensive look at Munchausen syndrome which includes: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and associations that can provide more information and help.
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University of California

University of California Museum of Paleontology: Evolution 101: Speciation

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial students can learn the definition of species, how new species evolve, and the processes that can cause new species to arise. At the end of the tutorial students can take a quiz to evaluate what they learned about...
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University of California

Understanding Evolution: An Introduction to Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A textbook definition along with an explanation of the scientific theory of evolution.
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Understood For All

Understood: What Is Dyspraxia?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A definition of dyspraxia, including an outline of symptoms, and how dyspraxia affects individuals of different age groups.
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Livius: Aedile

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a clear definition and information on Aedile, the Roman magistrate responsible for the Plebeian Games and maintenance of the temple.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Allergic Reactions

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to a definition of "Allergic reactions," and causes and symptoms, find several illustrations of various types of skin allergies and learn how allegic reactions can be prevented and treated through first aid.
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Read Works

Read Works: Grace's Painful Pattern Repeated; See It?

For Students 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It can be used as both a read-aloud exercise...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Chinese Exclusion Acts

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition and description of the Chinese Exclusion Acts.
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Tech Target

Search Networking: What Is Telnet

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Telnet and its uses. Click on some of the words in the article to find out more information on them.
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Team Building: A Complete Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of info here! Everything from the definition of the word to graphics illustrating how to communicate within the team!

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