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NASA

Catch a Gravitational Wave, Dude!

For Students 9th - 12th
It is cowabunga time! Pupils read an article about the NASA LISA mission on gravitational waves and conduct additional research on them. The class participates in a science bowl type competition about gravitational waves. Panels of four...
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Read Works

The What and Who of Elections

For Students 4th Standards
As citizens living in the United States, it is our civil duty to vote. But how does the voting process work? After reading a five-paragraph passage on the basics of elections and voting, young constituents respond to 10 questions...
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NASA

Mapping the Watery Hills and Dales

For Students 9th - 12th
How does GPS know where everything is located? Pupils read about satellites that are mapping the ocean and the question on how satellites know where they are. Readers discover the workings of the Global Positioning System and create...
Article

Vietnam Unit III: JFK Letter to Bobby Lou

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Shared Resource2/2 primary source document pair: JFK is responding to the letter sent by Bobby Lou Pendergrass who is grieving the loss of her soldier brother. JFK answers her questions about why he believes the U.S. is involved in the Vietnam War.
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The New York Times

Teaching Orwell and '1984’ with the New York Times

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Doublethink and alternate facts? Big Brother and Facebook? 1984 and 2019? Sales of 1984 have surged and so has the use of George Orwell's dystopian classic in classrooms. Whether new to teaching the novel or a seasoned veteran...
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NASA

From Smoke Signals to Cell Phones: Tracing How Technologies Evolve

For Students 6th - 12th
Explore the science of space exploration. Pupils consider technological advances in propulsion, communication, power, navigation, and imaging. They select one of these areas and create a timeline of historical progress that contributed...
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Curated OER

How to Celebrate Kwanzaa on Your Campus

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
An article details everything you need to know about celebrating Kwanzaa at your school. An opening-day ceremony starts the seven-day holiday celebration followed a daily routine that includes a greeting, candle lighting, reciting an...
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NASA

Chasing Down a Satellite

For Students 9th - 12th
Calculate the speed of the International Space Station. By reading the article, pupils learn about the concept of orbits. Scholars work through a formula to determine how fast the International Space Station is traveling to stay in...
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NASA

Speaking in Phases

For Students 9th - 12th
Hear from deep space. Pupils learn how satellites transfer information back to Earth. They learn about three different ways to modulate radio waves and how a satellite sends information with only 0s and 1s. Using sound, class members...
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College Grad

College Grad: Interview: Illegal Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
After explaining the rights of the applicant, sample questions are given that are considered illegal in a job interview. This samples are nicely presented in a chart.
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Other

Rqi: Three and Four Year Old Students Learning to Ask Their Own Questions

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Three teachers describe how they used the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) in their classrooms. One teacher used it to teach a fall unit on cranberries, another teacher used this technique in a gingerbread holiday unit, and lastly, a...
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Read Works

Read Works: Poems & Questions for National Poetry Month

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site contains a collection of sets of poems with comprehension questions. The poems were joined as a resource for teachers who are recognizing National Poetry Month during April of each year.
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Edutopia

Edutopia: Establishing a Culture of Questioning

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article discusses establishing a culture of questioning. When students consistently ask meaningful questions, they get comfortable taking the risks that lead to learning. SL.11-12.1c Questions/Part
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Other

Self growth.com: Questioning Skills for Salespeople

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The article deals with the difference between open-ended and closed questioning skills. Good questioning techniques can improve business.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Common Interview Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have an upcoming interview? Learn how to give professional and well-prepared answers. Explore some of the most common interview questions here, along with suggestions for presenting your responses.
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New York Times

New York Times: Short Answers to Hard Questions About Zika Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This article will answer the basic questions about the outbreak of the Zika virus which is a mosquito-transmitted infection that causes issues in pregnant women. Learn how the virus is spread, how it...
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College Grad

College Grad: 50 Standard Inteview Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Put your best interview forward by reviewing these most common interview questions in preparation for your interview.
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Other

Monster.com: The Most Difficult Interview Questions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides users with difficult interview questions and possible answers. In addition, there are links to related topics.
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Other

Today's Parent: 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Daycare

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This article provides tips for how to ask the right questions when looking for a healthy and stimulating place for your child to be cared for.
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Other

Common Year Round Education Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Is year round education a good idea? What benefits will it bring? Are there any downsides? This Q&A by Dr. Charles Ballinger answers these questions and more. This article is distributed by the Year Round Education Association.
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Scientific American

Scientific American: Study Questions Wisdom of Harvesting Only the Largest Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, published by Scientific American (July 9, 2002), highlights a new study which questions the wisdom of harvesting only the largest fish. This "selective extraction" may be causing wild fish to shrink over time.
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Shannon Steimel: 10 Questions to Ask to Evaluate a Tech Tool

For Students 9th - 10th
An edtech specialist shares ten questions to ask when evaluating a new tech tool.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Answers to the Exploration Questions: Biodiversity Hotspots

For Students 9th - 10th
Get answers to questions about biodiversity such as threats to biodiversity and what is an endemic species.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Top Questions Kids Ask About Money & Answers Better Money Habits

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How to turn uncomfortable questions into an opportunity to teach kids about money. Content brought to you by our partner, Better Money Habits.

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