Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Which College Do I Choose?
Students use estimated EFC's (Expected Family Contribution) to compare out-of-pocket costs for 3 colleges. This lesson includes a financial aid component.
Other
Population Reference Bureau: The World at 7 Billion
This interactive map offers statistical data on population, birth and deaths, life expectancy, HIV/AIDS, family planning, and poverty across the world in 2011. The information is also available as a table for all topics. A fascinating...
Other
Helpguide.org: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Rewards and Challenges
Provides sound advice for what to expect when raising a grandchild and how to make it a positive experience. Can be downloaded as PDF file.
Other
Maclean's Magazine: Why Being a Grandparent Is More Complicated Than Ever
This article describes the experiences of grandparents who take on the role of caring for grandchildren and the expectations the parents usually have of them. (Published June 4, 2016)
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Handling Emotions
Know that it is normal to experience different emotions and learn positive ways to deal with your emotions. This website, which is meant to accompany a video on emotions and good character, provides questions for discussion, activity...
ReachOut USA
Reach Out Usa: When Parents Are Fighting: Dealing With a Breakup or Divorce
ReachOut fact sheets are written by young people for young people and edited by a mental health professional. This page has tips for how to handle your parents splitting up or divorcing, and what to expect.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Privacy of Personal Information at School
What information can parents and students expect to be kept private in school data versus publicized on forms or in announcements? This lesson examines students' privacy expectations through possible scenarios.
Other
National Pta: Parents Guide to Student Success
The Parents' Guide to Student Success was developed in response to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics that more than 45 states have adopted. (To find out if your state has adopted the standards,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Going Away to Camp
Whether you're spending a few days, weeks or even the whole summer at camp, this site has some important information and tips to help you have a good time. It is exciting and fun, but also a little stressful, to be away from your home...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Hans Rosling Shows the Best Stats You've Ever Seen
Explore collected data in regards to life expectancies, family size, and finances through out the world and the various ways the data has been displayed.
PBS
Nature: Cheetah
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.