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Character Sketch
In this language arts worksheet, students use the chart of words as a tutorial for writing a formal character sketch. The words are meant to make the description more vivid.
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Hackenbush: Math Game
In this math worksheet, learners collaborate with classmates to play a group problem solving game called Hackenbush. The directions for the game are somewhat confusing.
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English Exercises: Present Continuous-Advanced
In this present continuous worksheet, students read about the usage of present continuous, then correctly fill in blanks in sentences. Links to additional resources and audio are included.
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Breaking News English: Polls Put Obama Ahead in U.S. Election
In this English worksheet, learners read "Polls Put Obama Ahead in U.S. Election," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Bupa: Schizophrenia
This site from the British United Provident Association contains great information on the mental illness known as schizophrenia. The information touches on symptoms (both positive and negative), media myths, diagnosis, causes, treatment,...
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Personal Site: Oatmeal Box Pinhole Photography
Have you ever thought about making a pinhole camera from an oatmeal box? This fascinating personal site gives directions, with photo examples.
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Kids Health: How Can I Remove Hair Safely?
Shaving is a routine that some people go through each day with little thought. However, there's more to hair than meets the eye. Find out the different hair types, procedures for removing hair, and the positive and negative aspects for...
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Singularity Hub: Managing the Unintended Consequences of Technology
In this article, the author discusses things he learned at the first Unintended Consequences of Technology conference in San Francisco. The goal of the event was to facilitate a thoughtful conversation about the role of advancing...