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Laugh It Up
Prove to students that laughter and learning can coexist with the Museum of Humor's special site just for educators. Combining puppets with politics and satire with science, the site is home to hundreds of free lesson plans designed to get students motivated. More memorable suggestions include a "Family Feud" review class with the Montagues and Capulets and the detailed dissection of a dill pickle.
http://www.museumofhumor.com/
Ability Hub
This site boasts assistive technology FAQs and links for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult. Links direct visitors to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers. http://www.abilityhub.com/
Travels with Lewis & Clark
The Missouri Historical Society's "Lewis & Clark The National Bicentennial Exhibition" is available online along with an accompanying, multi-disciplinary curriculum. The exhibition takes a long look at the cultural landscape encountered by Lewis and Clark, examining not only their experiences, but also asking "What did the expedition look like to American Indian eyes?" Designed for grades 4–12, the curriculum is divided into units that follow the major thematic sections of the exhibition. These themes tell the story of the expedition through an approach that encourages students to examine multiple perspectives and use a variety of historical sources.
http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/
Giving Back to the Community
A Web site dedicated to teaching the importance of voluntary action for the common good in a democratic society, "Learning to Give" offers lesson plans, activities, and resources to educate youth about the power of philanthropy (sharing time, talent and treasure). Educators can also volunteer to test new curricula in their classrooms.
http://www.learningtogive.org/
Dealing with Bullies
Bullies, peer pressure, and arguments with friends can be devastating to kids, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a site, BAM! Body and Mind, to help them cope with these sticky situations. Using an interactive approach, such as a bully roundup game and an animated quiz, kids can learn social survival skills.
http://www.bam.gov/noflash_dan.html
Funding Help
If you're new at writing grant proposals, "Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing" might help. The site offers practical tips on finding and getting grants, as well as a link to a grant match rubric to help you determine which grants are good for you.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml
One from Many
You've probably heard the phrase "E Pluribus Unum," but do you know its translation? The Latin term, meaning "one from many," lies at the core of American democracy. This site examines three decades of American history—1770s, 1850s, and 1920s—that tested the nation's ability to remain united despite dividing forces. Primary documents such as speech transcripts, diaries, and trial testimonies offer access to some tumultuous times in our past. Designed with teachers in mind, the site provides lesson plans for each era. http://www.assumption.edu/ahc/
Voice from the Past
Step into the life and times of early American Elizabeth Murray with an online collection of her personal belongings. Complete with maps, portraits, and letters, Murray's possessions provide a firsthand account of the American Revolution. Catering to educators of all levels, the site supplies grade-specific materials, assignments, and interactive exercises regarding this fascinating, but largely forgotten, figure.
http://back.acs.csulb.edu:8080/emurray/
Quick Facts on Countries
Information on more than 200 countries and territories can be found at this site. National geography, economic data, demographic statistics, country maps and flags, descriptions of national military forces, overviews of each country's governmental structure, and data on transportation and telecommunications can all be found at this part- almanac, part-atlas site. http://www.allcountryinfo.org/
China the Beautiful
This virtual museum offers rich media on subjects such as the Beijing Opera, calligraphy, dragons, emperors, New Year, and Zen Buddhism. Online tools include maps, discussion boards, dictionaries, flash cards, and tips for learning Chinese.
http://www.chinapage.org/china.html
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