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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Service Learning Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will design and implement a service project to be done as a class in a familiar community (neighborhood or school).
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BBC

Bbc World Service: Learning English Grammar

For Students 9th - 10th
The Grammar and Vocabulary area of the BBC World Service site has a section on common grammar problems and a section on idioms and expressions. There are also links to pages that provide English language learning opportunities that...
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Other

Points of Light Institute: Generation On

For Students K - 1st
Developed with the intention of making the world a better place, Generation On is a global project giving children service learning opportunities. Resources for teachers, children, teens, and parents are included.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Rainwater Harvesting Service Learning Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will gain an understanding of a rainwater harvesting system, learn about rainfall patterns and water use for various purposes, then design and build a rainwater collection system for their school.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: California Public Media Education Service

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Public media stations across California have banded together to package a comprehensive set of broadcast and digital resources for teachers, students, and families for at-home learning. Drawing on our most popular offerings to teachers...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Antietam National Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service offers a wealth of information on Antietam, the battle, casualties, flags, and weapons. A very worthwhile site.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Shiloh National Military Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the National Park Service's site about Shiloh National Military Park gives information about the battle itself and maps of the troop movements.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Public Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of exemplary people in the public services who discuss how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Write Now! Career Writing Prompt: Director of Manufacturing

For Students 9th - 10th
This Career Clip features Fred Everitt, Director of Manufacturing Support Services at C.F. Martin Guitar Co. in Nazareth, PA. Fred says his career advice is to treat others with respect and dignity. "It's not just what you get done, it's...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Homestead National Monument: History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site that covers many aspects of the Homestead Act, including biographies, charts, and the text of the act. From the National Park Service.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Invasive Plants: Saguaro National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the plants from other regions that now reside in Arizona's Saguaro National Park.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The General Sherman Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts about General Sherman, an ancient Sequoia tree that is also the largest tree on Earth.
Professional Doc
American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Identification of Learning Disabilities

For Teachers K - 1st
This PDF brief addresses significant changes from previous regulations to current regulatory requirements regarding the identification of specific learning disabilities. It was produced by the Office of Special Education and...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Community Helpers Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
(Week of April 27th) A bilingual, weekly "Learn Along" Bingo card (one for PreK-K, one for Grades 1 & 2) will include a range of thematic learning opportunities for children to choose their own learning adventure. Emphasis will be on...
Activity
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: Community Helpers Bingo: Grades 1 and 2

For Students K - 1st
A bilingual, weekly "Learn Along" Bingo card (one for PreK-K, one for Grades 1 & 2) will include a range of thematic learning opportunities for children to choose their own learning adventure. Emphasis will be on the PBS KIDS 24/7...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Service Pioneers [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students learn how civil rights pioneer Ruby Bridges and Congressman John Lewis helped to improve their communities.
Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Web Service for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
WNET, New York's public television station, offers a free, subscriber service for teachers. You can preview the home page and then register with the site. It provides access to lesson plans, classroom activities, teacher resources,...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Create a Directory of Local Social Services for Youth

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will research and understand the opportunities available to children in their community after exploring the poverty, exploitation, hunger and more of children living in India. Video and discussion questions pair with a learning...
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Other

American Field Service (Afs)

For Students 9th - 10th
American Field Service (AFS) assists students in finding placement in foreign exchange programs. Explore this resource to learn about study abroad opportunities.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Travel Places of the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
An impressive site that provides a map and detailed explanation of the major historic places of the Civil Rights Movement. These sites are also provided on a list, and you can learn more about the Civil Right Movement by perusing the...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Kingston, New York: Discover Our Shared Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of Kingston, New York and gain an appreciation for its historical sites as you peruse this thorough site. Learn more about Kingston by checking out the related resources provided on this site as well.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Historic Site: Maggie L. Walker Home and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the remarkable life and career of Maggie L. Walker, an African American teacher and successful business woman. Also includes a gallery of personal photographs, an online tour Walker's home and information about her work as a...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Museum Collections/ Chaco Culture National Historic Park

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the earliest peoples living in the Southwest of present day America were the Chaco, also called the Anasazi. Learn about their history and culture and the great contributions made by this civilization, view preserved artifacts and...
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NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Jetstream: Derechos

For Students 9th - 10th
Online school for weather offers a complete guide to learning about derechos, windstorms associated with thunderstorms. Explore how they are produced, bow echoes, types of derechos, where and when they happen, and how to keep safe. A...

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