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University of North Carolina

Evaluating Print Sources

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Not all sources are created equal, so how do you evaluate them? Writers learn how to evaluate print sources based on elements such as audience, tone, and argument in the sixth handout of 24 in the Writing the Paper series from the...
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University of North Carolina

Sociology

For Students 9th - 12th
What exactly does sociology entail? Sociology is a broad field that covers many topics, including culture, mass media, and social movements. A helpful handout prepares scholars for typical writing found in college-level sociology...
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University of North Carolina

Statistics

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Let's see you back it up! As shown in the 18th handout in the Writing the Paper series of 24 lessons from UNC, statistics help form an effective argument. The handout discusses how to analyze a source and break down the data to ensure it...
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University of North Carolina

Sciences

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Science writing follows many of the same principles as writing in language arts, but some structural details differ. Individuals read an online science handout that covers how to write with precision, choose appropriate details, and use...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Consistent Supervision and Ongoing Evaluation

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Many districts are moving to a model in which skilled principal supervisors engage often with principals in their schools. These regular visits, coupled with evaluation based on rubrics, provide ongoing guidance to improve practice. This...
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Collaborative Projects: Down the Drain: How Much Water Do You Use?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
How much water do you use everyday? Find out in this engaging investigation, where you compare your water usage with your classmates and other people around the world. An exploration filled with lots of math and science that students are...
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Other

Insurance Inst. For Highway Safety: Hwy. Loss Data Inst.

For Students 9th - 10th
IIHS is an independent nonprofit public service organization that publishes materials relating to highway safety. Call for materials about safe vehicles, collision losses, etc.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Discover Our Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Study earthquakes, volcanoes, topography, plate tectonics, and sea level change using graphs, maps, and movies. Engage in earth science knowledge discovery, critically evaluate the data and results, and reach conclusions about the earth...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Keeping Track of the New York City Marathoners

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca figures out a way to count the thousands of runners in the New York City Marathon.
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Other

Best Evidence Encyclopedia

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover many programs that have been tested and reviewed to help students in all grades succeed academically. Educators will find substantial reports in reading and math as well as comprehensive school reform.
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Other

United States Office of Personnel Management: Teams

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources on how to enhance and appraise a team's performance.