C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Family Stories
A learning module on family stories and what they reveal about the past. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students explore stories...
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Love to Know: Types of Family Structures
Family structure has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Read about six specific types of family structures identified by society today.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Hidden Children: Quest for Family
After the end of World War II, Jewish survivors tried, with the help of Jewish organizations, to find the children they had left hidden in the care of others, or to find other family members. Many children had no memory of their...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Modern Boom Family
This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland.
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Family Caregiver Alliance: Dementia: Is This Dementia and What Does It Mean?
Facts on dementia and the reasons for obtaining a diagnosis for suspected dementia. Authors also provide a definition of reversible dementias and degenerative or irreversible dementias. If you are a caregiver, the site helps you define...
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Elephant Information Repository
A wealth of information on elephants. Learn about an elephant's family structure, anatomy, senses, life cycle, and environmental impact. Content also includes information on conservation efforts, video clips, audio clips, photos, and...
ReachOut USA
Reach Out Usa: Talking to Your Family
ReachOut fact sheets are written by young people for young people and edited by a mental health professional. This page discusses the pros and cons of talking to family members about your problems.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: The Role of Teachers and Schools in Communication
What is the role of teachers and schools in regards to communication with parents? Come and explore this informative article revealing how important open communication is for students.
PBS
Pbs: Roles of Women in Islam
The roles of women in Islam are the focus of this article from PBS. Their rights, responsibilities, and the violations to them as well as marriage, modesty, family and public life are each addressed.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Role of the President
During this activity, students have the opportunity to explore the role of the president by navigating the Internet and other resources. Students will learn about the president's family, advisors, and others who help him to accomplish...
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National Education Assoc.: Parent, Family, Community Involvement in Education
This resource explains NEA's position that significantly more emphasis must be placed on the important roles that parents, families, and communities can and must play in raising student performance and closing achievement gaps.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Family, Making of African American Identity: V. 2
A short story and photographs that illustrate the role family played in shaping African American identity in nineteenth-century America. A link to "The Stones of the Village" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson supports this concept.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Kids Web Japan: The Imperial Family of Japan
A short account of the Japanese Imperial family and the role they play in Japanese society today.
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Ways to Help Kids Develop Healthy Habits
A study by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation showed parents have significant potential to influence their children's behavior. Help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical...
USA Today
Usa Today: Roberts Plays Dual Roles: Chief Justice and Father
A personal expose on Chief Justice John Roberts and the Roberts family. Article is dated June, 2006.
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Library of Congress: Civil War Faces
A collection of well over 1,000 photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers from the Civil War, as well as some family members. Each photo is accompanied by a caption. Click on the 'Show more' link at the top of the page for additional...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Women
An intriguing look at the woman's role in society in the New Kingdom. This PBS article talks about the rights of women which were unusual in ancient cultures
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Center for Young Women's Health: Dealing With Divorce and Separation
For teenagers, seeing parents separate is never an easy. It is difficult to understand why it happens or how to cope with the changes. This site provides a guide that is designed to help teens through this difficult period. Additional...
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Integrity
Find a definition of "Integrity," along with discussion questions, activity ideas, and writing prompts. Learn whether you are a "Person of integrity," through a self-evaluation quiz and learn ways to promote integrity among your friends,...
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International Gramsci Society: Gramsci Photo Archive
A collection of photos related to the famous 20th century Marxist philosopher. Includes pictures of him and family members.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Calculating Genetic Risk
How can someone estimate their chances of developing a genetic disease? Probe some of the tools used to investigate disease inheritance, and find out why it is difficult to accurately predict what family members will get certain genetic...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mexico
In this lesson, students explore Mexico by navigating the Internet and reading a variety of literature. Traditions, holidays, clothing, etc., of Mexico will be compared to American culture. A newsletter creates a way for students to...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Exploring Careers in Your Community
Students learn about careers that are available in their community by interviewing family members, friends, or other trusted adults to learn about the work they do. Includes teaching guide and student worksheets.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Afghanistan
Provides an overview of the culture of Afghanistan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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