Handout
Other

Baldeagleinfo.com : American Bald Eagle Information

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the bald eagle with links to specific topics located across the top of the screen. Includes history, feathers, description, eyes, migration, nesting and young, variations of the species, as well as poems and photos.
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Other

Syracuse University of Information Studies: Scott Nicholson

For Students 9th - 10th
Scott Nicholson helps you find the most appropriate Internet reference tool for your search through an orientation, tutorial and frequently asked questions section. Hyper-links, advice and tips assist in the selection process.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Creative Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to creative writing with links to more information on the following topics: Fiction Writing Basics, Pattern and Variation in Poetry, Pattern and Variation: Aural, Pattern and Variation: Visual, characters and Fiction...
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages a Literary Survey

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A series of 16 Instructional Units on American Literature with texts, videos, instructor guides, and more. Topics include: Native Voices, Exploring Borderlands, Utopian Promise, Spirit of Nationalism, Masculine Heroes, Gothic...
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Other

Kids Philosophy Slam

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Every year a kid-friendly philosophical question is asked and students are encouraged to submit original writing, drawing, painting, or poetry that expresses their opinions on the posed topic.
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Other

Azizah Magazine

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commercial site for Azizah, a magazine by and for Muslim women in North America. Site contains some news headlines, but you must subscribe in order to see magazine articles. Articles cover such timely topics as women's roles in...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Use Precise Language and Domain Specific Vocabulary

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This site provides 17 English language arts lessons for 7th grade. Grade-level standards are provided.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
eBook
University of Michigan

The Women Troubadours

For Students 9th - 10th
Highlights quotes from a few poems from Meg Bogin's book The Female Troubadours. There is also a very brief paragraph about women troubadours.