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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This collection of resources for children ages 3-8 are drawn from the public television series Let's Learn, a partnership between the WNET Group and the New York City Department of Education. Let's Learn aims to provide our young...
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United Nations

United Nations: Millennium Development Goals and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the eight goals that the United Nations had set forth for the Millennium and read about how we have been doing. There is also a link to a new site where the UN has set seventeen new goals for 2016 and beyond.
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Other

Comic Master: Graphic Novel Creator

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows students to create their own comic strips. Students will pick the characters, write their own dialogue, and develop a plot. Students can click and hear music as they are creating their comic strips. This site is...
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US Department of Education

Us Dept. Of Education: Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Children's Education

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are some proven steps that you can take to improve your child's education such as reading at home together and limiting the use of the TV. Find more advice from the US Dept. of Education.
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Earth Life

Earth Life Web: What Is a Lichen?

For Students 9th - 10th
A Lichen is made up of two parts: a fungus and an algae or cyanobacteria. To find out more read about their morphology and who benefits from this symbiotic relationship.
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Other

Portland Habitat for Humanity

For Students 9th - 10th
"Join us as we build simple, decent, affordablehouses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter." Portland Habitat allows you to meet new home owners and read about their attempts to gain housing for their families.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Elizabeth Cady Stanton

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a brief biography of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the first leaders of the American women's rights movement. Read on to learn about her family life, education, and partnership with Susan B. Anthony.
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Other

Oil Industry in Texas: Pattillo Higgins and Anthony Lucas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a summary of Pattillo Higgins (1863-1955) and Anthony Lucas's (1855-1921) partnership as Oil Pioneers. Students can read the information and answer questions at the end.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Using Official Sat Practice as a Tutor

For Students 9th - 10th
For the first time ever, students have access to a free, personalized practice program for the SAT through an exclusive partnership between Khan Academy and the College Board. Read how tutors can use Official SAT Practice to help their...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Questions About Vocabulary Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This article answers four common questions teachers have about vocabulary instruction, including what words to teach and how well students should know vocabulary words.
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Emory University

Emory University: Simone Schwarz Bart

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this biography on author Simone Schwarz-Bart and learn about the novels she has written, her partnership with Andre Schwarz-Bart, and the major themes that appear in the four novels she has written.