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National political parties
In Election 2008, page 1.2
Information about the two major political parties in the United States as well as independent parties.
Format: bibliography
Literature lamps: The Weirdo
Literature is tied to an integrated curriculum for student success. Emphasis is on reading and communication.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Wendy Sirias.
Presidents pathfinder
In Rethinking Reports, page 1.5
Presidents and the Presidency The American Presidency Grolier's family of encyclopedias provides three levels of biographical material on presidents...
By Melissa Thibault.
Lesson plans on the web
In Election 2008, page 3.1
A collection of resources and activities for students and teachers that focus on the 2008 election as well as the election process.
Format: bibliography
Lesson plans for teaching focus
A collection of LEARN NC's lesson plans for teaching focus, the first of the five features of effective writing.
Format: bibliography/help
Media Literacy
How do you know if something is true? How can you figure out if someone is trying to influence or sell to you? Put yourself in their shoes and consider the source! Check out this selection of websites from our Best of the Web.
Format: bibliography/help
Science News
Science doesn't happen in textbooks! This selection of websites give you a look at what's going on in the world of science right now, and how it's changing our world.
Format: bibliography/help
Australia
Learn more about the history, cultures, and geography of the “land down under” with this sampling of great educational resources found on LEARN NC.
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The issues
In Election 2008, page 1.6
Resources to help students and teachers learn more about the major issues at stake in the 2008 election and where the candidates stand on them.
Animal Adaptations
Beaks to pry open food, spots to blend in with their habitat, and feathers that shed water are some examples of animal adaptations. We have compiled this sample of instructional resources on animal adaptations that can be found on LEARN NC
Format: bibliography/help
The election process
In Election 2008, page 3.3
Resources that examine the various aspects of the American election process from contemporary and historical perspectives.
Format: bibliography
National news
In Election 2008, page 1.3
These links to some of our most trusted media outlets will help not only to instruct about the elections themselves but also to demonstrate the role the press plays in the electoral process.
Format: bibliography
Presidential election
In Election 2008, page 1.1
A guide to the candidates who will appear on the North Carolina ballot in 2008 - who they are, what they've been up to and where they stand on the issues.
Format: bibliography
Plant and Animal Interdependence
Plants and animals depend upon each other for survival. These model resources explain the importance of this delicate chain of life.
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Who's Theodor Seuss Geisel?: Meet the real Dr. Seuss
Students will search internet resources, print and multimedia encyclopedias to research information on Dr. Seuss. Students will use a "Biography" template to document information, site resources, and write a simple biography report.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Arts and Information Skills)
By Amy Rhyne, Paulette Keys, and Sarah Carson.
Literature biography project
For this project, students will learn to develop the various processes used in researching and writing a biographical research paper, including brainstorming, note taking, outlining, creating a bibliography, and writing the final draft. This project is designed to act as an independent study geared toward AG or Level 3 and Level 4 students, but each step in the research process can also be taught directly to students in the classroom.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Information Skills)
By Sandra Dail.
Health and the Human Body
How do the cells in different systems of the human body differ in form and function? Explore human body systems, their cellular components, and biological hazards that affect your body's health.
Format: bibliography/help
Design
Both math and art include elements of design. Explore the relationship between form and function as well as pattern, shape, and space using these educational resources.
Format: bibliography/help
Soil and Composting
Soil is an important natural resource. These resources explain the types of soils, its importance to the growth of plants, and how we can create rich soil from leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable scraps.
Format: bibliography/help
South America
From the ancient civilizations to the Spanish Conquistadors to the present day, the countries of South America have a rich history. These are a sampling of the resources that can be found on LEARN NC to use in teaching students about the people, cultures, and geography of this continent.
Format: bibliography/help