This article focuses on a school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS) program. The goal is teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner as any core curriculum subject. The school will focus on three to five behavioral...

Informative site detailing the use of CD-R technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-Rs, CD recording tips, multiple sessions CD-R, technical support and more.

Students analyze and evaluate an author's use of reasoning and evidence to support his or her claims in order to convince others to agree and to support the cause the author supports.

This article from the Washington Post gives a great description of Cahokia, one of the largest cities in the world before Columbus' contact with the New World. Read about how the great mounds were made, the trade networks established,...

The National Ocean Service Education Association has put together this well supported set of articles outlining the cause and resulting effects of invasive species, primarily the Lionfish. This link begins with looking at the story of...

Sorting items help students develop language skills as they describe attributes and qualities to determine which category is the best fit for an item. The teacher will introduce the definitions of wild and domestic by reading the book...

In this video segment from Nature, learn about the role of dogs in the lives of humans.

Both the North and South wanted the British and French to support their cause. Read about cotton diplomacy, which the South used to court both Britain and France. See how the North was tied to Great Britain. Find out why both European...

This site from the Rice University contains information about his life, his father, eduction, religion, nationality, scientific discipline, means of support, patronage, technical involvement, scientific societies, and a bibloigraphy on...

Invasive species are disrupting many bodies of water in North America. Scientists share their reasons for concern in this brief article. Supporting and educator resources are provided.

At some point in our lives we all become inquisitive about our origin, our familial heritage. Plenty of folks around the world study their personal genealogy. What about animals? Scientists are constantly studying the origin of present...

Discover the scientific data that supports the significance of the Cambrian explosion.

This site provides a variety of educational technology evaluation resources focused on helping schools and districts measure the role technology plays in teaching and learning. It has a great collection of relevant information on...

In this learning module, students will practice making inferences about character traits. A worksheet is provided to practice with finding implicit character traits. This module is designed to support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III students.

In this learning module, students will practice analyzing indirect characterizations. A worksheet is provided to reinforce the concept. This module is designed to support Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III students.

In this unit, students will gain background information on historic wars. Student will compare different media forms about these events, attend to different perspectives, research the unit's essential question, and then write an...

This online lesson supports the language development and reading comprehension of kindergarten through second graders. Through the use of an innovative "Text talk," strategy, students will explain, develop, and expand upon story ideas....

Teachers will learn how to use Venn Diagrams in their classrooms. Teachers will learn how to implement Venn Diagrams; measure progress with Venn Diagrams; and find research to support the use of Venn Diagrams. A blank Venn Diagram is...

Classroom teachers will learn about word play, an engaging instructional strategy. Teachers will learn how to implement word play, understand how to measure progress with word play, find research that supports word play, and find a list...

Working with large datasets that support exploration of patterns is an essential first step in becoming fluent with data. In this dynamic data science activity, students can access part of the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community...

This collection of Aerospace Engineering learning modules will allow students to explore video and interactive media resources that support the middle and high school Engineering Design core ideas.

This website is an excellent resource for teaching with primary sources. This resource features Holocaust lessons, lesson plan strategies, and podcasts.

During this lesson young scholars begin to identify the main idea of a story they read or hear. Students use graphic organizers to discover the main idea of The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss, and Marsupial Sue, by John Lithgow.

This resource provides information about support for aboriginal literacy. As Lieutenant Governor, David Onley focused on accessibility issues and considered the literacy needs of aboriginal people to fall into this category.