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Understood For All

Understood.org: Strengths Chain: Hands on Activity

For Teachers K - 1st
To help kids thrive, recognizing their strengths is just as important as working on their challenges. Here's a cool - and crafty - way to identify kids' strengths and connect them in a paper chain, or a "strength chain".
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Understood For All

Understood.org: 5 Steps for Recognizing Strengths in Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Knowing your child's strengths can help you build their self-awareness and self-esteem. You can also use those strengths to work on challenging areas in ways that aren't as frustrating. Following these steps can help you recognize your...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Early Mobilization and War

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the Confederacy and the Union and the strategic importance of the Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Shiloh.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Different Ways to Communicate Online

For Students K - 1st
There are many different types of communication technology. They all have different strengths. It is important to think about which type of communication is best for each occasion. Learn about five different methods of online...
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Indiana University

Indiana University: Using Databases

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief tutorial gives a clear view of the strengths of databases, as well as how to search them effectively. It includes a summary quiz and a page of printable notes for future reference.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: A Narrative Writing Lesson: Here You Are

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Inspired by Carly Patterson's song, "Here I Am," students will write personal narratives, focusing on one to three experiences in their lives which have shaped them. After filling out a survey about themselves and discussing some of the...
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Other

Small Business Administration: Starting a Business

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out if you have what it takes to be a small business owner. Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses through these topics.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Self Acceptance

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Lesson focuses on students recognizing strengths in themselves and others as well as learning to write in verse.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Unc Tv's Girl Power!

For Students K - 1st
This series, GIRL Power! from UNC-TV Public Media North Carolina, is shining a light on girls of ALL ages who lead, mentor, inspire and impact those around them by tapping into their unique strengths.
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Other

Effective Communication Skills:self Assessment Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this self-assessment to learn about your communication style and habits, so you can capitalize on your strengths and identify your bad habits. Additional information about working with people who have different communication styles.