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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Three Senatorial Giants: Clay, Calhoun and Webster

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about these three titans of the Senate from 1812 until their deaths in the 1850s. Their last struggle against each other was the issue of slavery. See how Henry Clay, the great compromiser, offered one last compromise to try to keep...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Red Light, Green Light

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Building upon their understanding of forces and Newton's laws of motion, students learn about the force of friction, specifically with respect to cars. They explore the friction between tires and the road to learn how it affects the...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Family Group Conferencing and Juvenile Justice

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the use of Family Group Conferencing in juvenile justice systems.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Ripple Effects in Systems: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand a change of behavior or components in one point of a system will cause changes throughout the system as whole. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Ripple Effects in Systems."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Amygdala and Fight/flight Reaction: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand how the brain structure called the amygdala impacts people's behavior when they are in conflict. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "The Amygdala and Fight/Flight Reaction."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Why and How Do Humans Group?: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand causes and dynamics of group formation. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Why and How do Humans Group?."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Attribution Bias: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the concept of attribution bias. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Attribution Bias."
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Curated OER

Kidshealth: Teaching Your Child Self Control

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In order for a child to be successful some degree of self control is necessary. This site looks at how children can develop self control and how an adult should react if a child is demonstrates a lack of control.
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American Association for the Advancement of Science

Aaas: Self Control Comes in Limited Quantities, Must Be Replenished

For Students 9th - 10th
To deter addiction, some people are able to replenish the amount of self-control they possess. Theories are presented in this web-article that suggest that upon applying self control during a difficult situation, an individual is less...
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Handling the Human Side of the Negotiation Process

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article contains information regarding some of the "people problems" that can occur when negotiating, such as "Handling Emotion," and "Dealing with the Desire for Revenge."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: What Are Systems?: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the basic structure that underlies all systems, including human groups and organizations. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "What are Systems?."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Workplace Cultures: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that over time workplaces take on the characteristics of cultures. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Workplace Cultures."
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Other

Work 911: Basic Negotiating Tips

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site provides an excellent article, including an overview to the concept of negotiation, barriers to negotiation, and several useful tips for how to successfully negotiate. SL.9-10.1d Possitive Communication Stratagies
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Teasing Is Tough

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Get your children to talk about how it feels to be teased. Work together to create coping strategies.
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Edutopia

Edutopia: Common Ground: Teaching Kids the Benefits of Working Together

For Teachers K - 1st
Article discusses how cooperative learning helps create the essential skill of working (and compromising) within a group.
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Other

Raising Children Network: Family Rules

For Students K - 1st
Tips for developing family rules. Household rules let everyone in the family know how to behave. They help family members achieve a balance between getting what they want and respecting the needs of others. They can also help children...
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Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd R Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site detailing the use of CD-R technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-Rs, CD recording tips, multiple sessions CD-R, technical support and more.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Definition of Cool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Talk with your children about what it means to be cool. Encourage them to realize that being cool means feeling good about your actions and yourself.
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Other

Teacher Vision: Problem Solving

For Teachers K - 1st
Help your students learn how to overcome issues independently by integrating problem-solving skills into your lesson plans. This article will help you teach your students how to understand, identify, and resolve issues that they are...
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American Psychological Association

Apa: Family Dynamics Related to Aggression in Boys

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the American Psychological Association provides research that concluded family dynamics can affect aggression in boys.