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PBS

Pbs: Make a Family Tree

For Students Pre-K - 1st
At this site, families can work together to create a unique family tree. Its special design allows you not only to record names of your family members but also to describe their likes and dislikes, how they used their leisure time, where...
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Build a Family Album (Scrapbook)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ideas for creating memorable family albums using the talents of all family members. Downloadable scrapbook basics as well as twenty different album templates to help you get started.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Family Responsibilities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that helps learners understand that people share responsibilities. Students discuss the jobs families have to do around the house and identify who in the family does each job.
Article
ReachOut USA

Reach Out Usa: Talking to Your Family

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: The Role of Teachers and Schools in Communication

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
Handout
Other

National Education Assoc.: Parent, Family, Community Involvement in Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
Handout
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: The Imperial Family of Japan

For Students 3rd - 6th
A short account of the Japanese Imperial family and the role they play in Japanese society today.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Roman Families

For Students 2nd - 7th
History written for elementary students to learn about families of ancient Rome and how they were structured. Students can get a sense of the relationship between family members, including slaves and elders.
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PBS

Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Women

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Center for Young Women's Health: Dealing With Divorce and Separation

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Explore Wedding Traditions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson plan that gives young children the opportunity to learn about weddings and to experience different wedding traditions. Includes ideas for making props and role-playing wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
For 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...
Lesson Plan
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Exploring Careers in Your Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars 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.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Aruba

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Aruba. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cult of Domesticity: Theodore Parker: Of the Function of Woman

For Students 9th - 10th
A sermon by a Unitarian minister who argues that women have a positive role to play in American life and that isolating them within a domestic sphere loses the power of what they can contribute. Discussion questions are provided.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Pacific Islander Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Pacific Islander Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Article
Other

Infinitec: Making Decisions Regarding Assistive Technologies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides questions to think about that will help you or your family members make better decisions about using an assistive technology device.
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PBS

Pbs Hidden Korea: Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from PBS, explores the culture of Korea. Content addresses family life, the role of women, and Confucian ideas.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Helping Your Child Succeed in School

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
How can you help your child succeed in school? This article offers some important tips to making success a reality for every student. This is a terrific resource to pass along to parents.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Garifuna Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Garifuna Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Handout
Other

International Wolf Center: Wolf Families

For Students 3rd - 8th
An effective site that begins with the definition of a pack and touches on a number of family dynamics such as the role of the parents and the development and growth of pups.

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