CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry
Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-10) to pair with the drama "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. When a struggling African-American family receives a large insurance check, a conflict erupts on how to spend the money....
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Albert, Prince Consort
An extensive biography of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Includes information on his early life, his marriage to Queen Victoria, his work as a reformer and innovator, his family and public life and his final year. His titles,...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams. After losing her family estate to creditors, Blanche DuBois moves in with her younger sister, Stella, and her working class...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 10-12) to pair with "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd. In this novel about family connections and racial equality, Lily Owens and Rosaleen, Lily's housekeeper, run away to Tiburon, South...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Selected (11) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver. This story follows the wife and four daughters of a Baptist preacher who moves them to the Belgian Congo in 1959, setting the...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 7-11) to pair with the coming-of-age novel "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton. Ponyboy Curtis, a member of the Greaser gang, learns the value of family and friendship through his conflict with a rival...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
Lyddie is a young girl who is separated from her family and made to work in order for them to keep their farm. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-9) to pair with the novel "Laddie" by Katherine Paterson. [Free account registration...
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Fhi:case Studies of 2 Women's Health Projects in Bolivia
This site introduces two case studies of women's health in poor communities in Bolivia. These studies were conducted by Family Health International.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Somebody in My Friend's Family Died
Death is a very difficult thing to deal with for all of us. If you have a friend who has recently 0lost someone, you may be wondering how you can help. Chances are, that friend is not acting the way she/he normally does and you want to...
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Kids Health: Woods & Camping Safety for the Whole Family
Be prepared for anything when going on a hiking or camping trip. Know what you need to be aware of in order to stay safe. Find information on insect bites, allergic reactions, proper camping attire, and safe drinking water, and learn...
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Kids Health: Somebody in My Friend's Family Died, What Should I Do?
How would you help your friend if someone important to them died? Learn how people grieve and what you can do to make things easier for them.
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Kids Health: Talking to Your Parents or Other Adults
Making Conversation with the same people that put limits on your freedom can sometimes be a difficult task. It can however help you better understand where they're coming from and that they don't want to control you, just provide...
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Kids Health: When You Are a Twin or Triplet
"Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a twin?" KidsHealth considers the types, troubles, and terrific things about twins and triplets.
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Primera Escuela: First School
A diverse variety of fun activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. Among other subjects you'll find: alphabet, animals, holidays and events, coloring pages (for fairy tales, holidays, vocabulary, etc.) crafts and more....
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Kids Health: Family Doctor: Why Exercise Is Wise
In order to exercise we usually need to be motivated. This article may motivate you to find the benefits of physical fitness as well as provide some suggestions for its implementation. Links to related articles are also provided.
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Kids Health: Coping With an Alcoholic Parent
Did you know that there are 76 million people who have a family member with an addiction to alcohol? If you are one of these individuals, don't feel alone. This article from Family Doctor explains reasons why a parent may drink and...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Stay Together the Fate of Jewish Families in 1944
This online exhibit shares the stories of Jewish families in 1944. Choose a family to read a biography and view pictures and artifacts about the fate of that family during this pivotal year.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Cloud Age Two
In this video segment from Nature, Cloud, a two-year-old horse, interacts with his family in the wild. [3:23]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Squirrel Rehabilitation
This video segment from WILD TV features a family that rescues and releases squirrels to their natural habitat. [4:44]
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Purple Martin
Get the facts about the Purple Martin. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this member of the swallow family, you?ll also learn about some its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Evening Grosbeak
Get the facts about the Evening Grosbeak. Besides finding a detailed physical description of this member of the finch family, you?ll also learn about some of this bird?s unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Downy Woodpecker
Get the facts about the Downy Woodpecker, eastern North America's most common woodpecker. Besides finding a detailed physical description of the smallest member of the woodpecker family, you'll also learn about some of this bird's unique...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Resource Center Loss of Relatives
Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: Liberation and Survival
The return to life after liberation was a hard time for many Jewish survivors. Many of the people had no home, family, or community to return to. Using primary sources such as pictures and testimonies, students will learn how the Jewish...