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ProCon

Obesity

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is obesity a disease or just a preventable risk factor for other diseases? Scholars attempt to form their own opinions by reading a background of the issue and watching videos that explore the main pro and con arguments using an included...
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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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Curated OER

Bottled Water Ban

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Convenience, taste, portability ... what's not to love about bottled water? Apparently, a lot. Scholars analyze the four main arguments supporting and opposing the sale of bottled water. They explore the health, environmental, and...
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Judicial Learning Center

About Federal Judges

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Not just anybody can do the job of a federal judge, but according to the United States Constitution just about anybody can be appointed. The lesson outlines the process and requirements for becoming a federal judge, focusing on the...
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Biology in Motion

Urine Concentration in 3 Easy Steps

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The color, density, and smell of urine all relate to kidney function. Pupils observe the kidney controlling the concentration of water through three different steps. It mentions how each function might change the appearance and scent of...
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Curated OER

Born Gay

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is a person's sexual orientation determined at birth? With the informative website, scholars prepare for a debate about the topic. They learn the top pro and con arguments and read through a historical timeline of homosexuality. They...
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Judicial Learning Center

Judicial Independence

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Most people support the idea of an independent judiciary in theory until they hear about a court case that violates their principles. An informative resource explains why the concept is important. It also provides scholars of criminology...
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University of North Carolina

Conference Papers

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
In the world of academia, conference papers and presentations play a big role. It's through conference papers that professors and graduate assistants share their research with others in the field. A handout on conference papers, part of...
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University of North Carolina

Conditionals: Verb Tense in “If” Clauses

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
"If you give a mouse a cookie, then he's going to ask for a glass of milk." These iconic words from Laura Numeroff's classic tale offer a great example of conditionals, a topic covered in the handout as part of a larger writing series...
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Other

Personality research.org; Five Factor Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the five factor model in studying personality traits. Gives competing models and descriptives of the psychologists who are proponents of the Big Five.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: Cancer Causes and Risk Factors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to articles that deal specifically with many different causes of cancer, such as genetic, hormonal, or from a chemical that is inhaled or eaten.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: The Knowledge Factor in Silicon Valley

For Students 9th - 10th
The growth and success of the Silicon Valley is largely based on the commitment of Frederick Terman who is recognized as the father of Silicon Valley. Learn how this man and those who followed him fostered an environment of knowledgeand...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: 2.1 Factors of Production: Principles of Economics

For Students 9th - 10th
The three factors of production-labor, capital, and natural resources. Explain the role of technology and entrepreneurs in the utilization of the economy's factors. Labor is the human effort that can be applied to the production of goods...
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Word 2010: Text Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with information, screenshots, and a video [3:40] on Microsoft Word 2010 text basics such as insert, delete, select, copy, cut paste, and drag and drop.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Etsy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, learn how to use this popular site for buying and selling homemade goods.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Church as a Factor in Solving the Race Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
During the worst days of segregation, the Church served as a haven for African Americans. Read two sermons by Samuel Wallace addressing the social injustices faced by African Americans in the late 1800's.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Computer Basics What Is a Computer?

For Students 9th - 10th
"If you're new to computers or just want to update your skills, you've come to the right place."
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Windows Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with 15 links to information plus a quiz on how to use Microsoft Windows. Links are on such topics as: Navigating Windows, Working with Files, Common Computer Tasks, Adjusting Your Settings, Understanding User Accounts, and more.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Working With Tables

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with information, screenshots, and a video [4:51] on how to insert and work with tables in Microsoft Word 2010.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Word 2016

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with 32 links to information plus a quiz on how to use Microsoft Word 2016. Links are on such topics as: Word Basics, Working with Text, Layout and Printing, Working with Objects, Collaboration and Reviewing, Doing More with...
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Chromebook Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to free tutorials about Chromebooks. Topics addressed include What is a Chromebook?, Choosing Between a Chromebook and a Laptop, Getting to Know the Chromebook Interface, Migrating to a Chromebook, Chromebook...
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Freelance Work

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to tutorials on freelance work and why it is becoming more and more popular. Topics include What is the Gig Economy, The Pros and Cons of Freelance Work, What is a Temp Job?, and What is a Temp Agency?
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Excel 2016

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with 33 links plus a quiz on how to use Microsoft Excel 2016. Topics include Excel 2016 Basics, Working with Cells and Sheets, Formulas and Functions, Working with Data, Doing More with Excel, and Extras.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A website with links to tutorials on various Internet Skills including Internet, Online Safety, Social Media, Email, and Google.

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