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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Exercising Character: Trustworthiness [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 5th
Help students understand the work ethic, and character trait of trustworthiness. Includes material for young students, lesson ideas for teachers of young children complete with hands-on exercises.
Article
Virginia Tech

Journal of Career and Technical Education: Teaching Vocational Work Ethics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This article discusses teaching vocational work ethics using various methods. Author includes notes on key concepts, the background, design, setting, subjects, findings, reflections, and conclusions of the study.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How to Make Homework Less Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Most teens will never learn to love homework, but with a little help they can make it less of a burden. This site shows how to work smarter not harder when it comes to homework by easing its effect both mentally and physically. This...
Unit Plan
Digital History

Digital History: Explorations: The Puritans

For Students 9th - 10th
No group has played a more pivotal role in shaping American values than the New England Puritans. The seventeenth-century Puritans contributed to our country's sense of mission, its work ethic, and its moral sensibility. Today, eight...
Website
Other

Isaca: A Young Professional's Guide to Career Success Using Soft Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the importance of soft skills such as communication, self confidence and work ethic, along with the reasons these skills are highly desired by employers.
Website
Information Fluency

Imsa 21st Century Information Fluency (21 Cif) Portal

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The 21st Century Information Fluency (21CIF) Portal was developed by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) to improve Internet search skills for the advancement of information literacy. The goal of this project is to help...
Website
Information Fluency

Imsa 21st Century Information Fluency (21 Cif) Portal

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The 21st Century Information Fluency (21CIF) Portal was developed by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) to improve Internet search skills for the advancement of information literacy. The goal of this project is to help...
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Maps: Major Ethnic Groups in Central Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a great map that shows all the different ethic groups in Central Asia with pie graphs for each country showing the percentage of the groups.
Unit Plan
Other

University of Queensland Australia: Digital Essentials: Finding and Using Media

For Students 9th - 10th
This module teaches students how to source media (including images, video, and audio) for assignments and how to understand copyright and licensing obligations so that they can ethically reuse media. After completing this module, they...
Handout
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: History of Work Ethic: Work Ethic and Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article from The University of Georgia examines the effect of the Industrial Revolution on the general work ethics of people.
Professional Doc
Colorado State University

Cswc: Plagiarism: Understanding and Addressing It

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A site that defines and describes the dangers and realities of plagiarism. Also gives information on why students plagiarize, strategies for preventing, making plagiarism-proof assignments, and links to other sites.
eBook
Other

Albion: The Core Rules of Netiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from the book "Netiquette" which gives etiquette rules for using the Internet. Ten rules with explanations are presented.
Website
University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Centre for Accounting Ethics

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the web site of the Centre for Accounting Ethics. The site describes the history and mission of this Canadian organization. In addition it provides a bibliography, realistic cases in ethics (click on "Cases and Copyrights"), and...
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Corporate Social Responsibility

For Teachers 12th
A learning module on whether corporations should take on more responsibility for combating societal problems. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative...
Website
Other

Penn State University: Bee Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Penn State University and the Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Consortium offer an excellent site on everything you need to know about bee behavior.
Article
Other

Jensen Learning: Secrets to Ramping Up Student Effort: 10 Step Checklist

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Over the years, student effort has been called many things. Some call it "motivation" and others call it "work ethic." But no matter what you call it, students will never rise to their full potential without a strong effort. Here is what...
Article
Other

Santa Clara Univ.: Framework for Ethical Decision Making

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion on how to recognize a moral issue and how to make decisions that are ethically sound.
Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success: Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read inspiring quotes from famous people about how they prepared themselves to be successful in achieving their goals.
Article
ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Ethics of Web Site Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from Chris MacDonald on computer ethics of Web site engineering. Includes ethics, personal space, and administrave responsibility.
Handout
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Business Editors Ethics Code

For Students 9th - 10th
The official ethics code of The Society of American Business Editors and Writers provided for by the University of Hawaii.
Handout
Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Plato (427 347 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Plato (427-347 BCE) by visiting this comprehensive site. Also contains a lengthy bibliography and links to more detailed information about the Greek philosopher.
Lesson Plan
Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Cyber Smart! Student Curriculum Lesson: Can You Hack It? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn that computers and electronic files are property and explore the reasons for, consequences, and ethics of teen hacking. This ISTE-aligned lesson plan for Grades 6-8 includes student activity and Home Connection sheets....
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Other

Duane Goehner: Cognizance of Copyrights and Copy Wrongs

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on "intellectual property" issues. Includes moral question of ownership, fair use guidelines, and new technology.
Article
Other

Western Illinois University: Plagiarism and the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the challenge of plagiarism for teachers and the temptation for students, with helpful suggestions.

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