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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modern Boom Family

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland.
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Library of Congress: Civil War Faces

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of well over 1,000 photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers from the Civil War, as well as some family members. Each photo is accompanied by a caption. Click on the 'Show more' link at the top of the page for additional...
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Love to Know: Types of Family Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
Family structure has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Read about six specific types of family structures identified by society today.
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Ways to Help Kids Develop Healthy Habits

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A study by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation showed parents have significant potential to influence their children's behavior. Help your children learn to make healthier food choices and engage in regular physical...
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PBS

Pbs: Roles of Women in Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
The roles of women in Islam are the focus of this article from PBS. Their rights, responsibilities, and the violations to them as well as marriage, modesty, family and public life are each addressed.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Role of the President

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
During this lesson, young scholars have the opportunity to explore the role of the president by navigating the Internet and other resources. Students will learn about the president's family, advisors, and others who help him to...
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Hidden Children: Quest for Family

For Students 9th - 10th
After the end of World War II, Jewish survivors tried, with the help of Jewish organizations, to find the children they had left hidden in the care of others, or to find other family members. Many children had no memory of their...
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Family Caregiver Alliance: Dementia: Is This Dementia and What Does It Mean?

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts on dementia and the reasons for obtaining a diagnosis for suspected dementia. Authors also provide a definition of reversible dementias and degenerative or irreversible dementias. If you are a caregiver, the site helps you define...
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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.
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BBC

Bbc: Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
The idea of protesting by using non-violent means was a philosophy Gandhi modeled in India. Read about his background and how his religious beliefs inspired his peaceful ways. Included are conversations with Millie Polak who lived with...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Calculating Genetic Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
How can someone estimate their chances of developing a genetic disease? Probe some of the tools used to investigate disease inheritance, and find out why it is difficult to accurately predict what family members will get certain genetic...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Family, Making of African American Identity: V. 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A short story and photographs that illustrate the role family played in shaping African American identity in nineteenth-century America. A link to "The Stones of the Village" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson supports this concept.
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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.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Cult of Domesticity: Fanny Fern: Fern Leaves From Fanny's Portfolio

For Students 9th - 10th
Short periodical pieces that examine the complex and challenging roles that women found thrust upon them in mid-nineteenth century American culture. Discussion questions are provided.
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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.
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Other

Elephant Information Repository

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information on elephants. Learn about an elephant's family structure, anatomy, senses, life cycle, and environmental impact. Content also includes information on conservation efforts, video clips, audio clips, photos, and...
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Maclean's Magazine: Why Being a Grandparent Is More Complicated Than Ever

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This article describes the experiences of grandparents who take on the role of caring for grandchildren and the expectations the parents usually have of them. (Published June 4, 2016)
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson plan, 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...
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International Gramsci Society: Gramsci Photo Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photos related to the famous 20th century Marxist philosopher. Includes pictures of him and family members.
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Center for Young Women's Health: Coping With Loss: A Guide for Teens

For Students 9th - 10th
Losing someone close to you isn't easy. Anytime a familiar situation changes one must develop the ability to cope with what's been altered. This site looks at different types of loss and how to approach these difficult times. Additional...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Amish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Amish. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Spanish Theme Page

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A great variety of activities and resources for both teachers and students of Spanish. Includes a picture dictionary, information, coloring sheets, and short books to inspire vocabulary learning. Contains many fantastic resources for...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creeks

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written, lengthy article on the history and culture of the Creek people. Covers most topics one could think of. Includes short profiles of prominent Creek people.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Belgian Americans

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