This is a movement to get America more active. There are blogs, articles, and other resources for interested parties to learn more about health and being active.
Strategies for teachers of ESL students on how have their students better understand the English language.
Expanding Horizons illustrates key concepts, provide concrete examples, and suggest activities across a wide variety of content and age ranges to give a sense of the potential for global learning.
Address multiple causes and preventive measures when handling obesity in our youth
San Fransisco’s Exploratorium offers resources, tools, and projects that help ignite curiosity and learning in scientific fields.
“In this article, the techniques used and the effects of each are explored and suggestions are provided for instructors considering adding game layers to the classroom.” - Scott Nicholson
Students will be able to determine the central ideas of a video about youth mobilization on plastic waste in the Amazon rainforest, analyze the causes of plastic pollution globally and make local connections, and use persuasive writing and visual arts skills to inspire change in their own communities
A Seattle based non-profit organization headed by world renowned Massive Monkees Crew, dedicated to provide urban youth with fun and unique, arts-based programs. Also created the first US dance-based leadership program for urban youth.
Participate in this Eye of the Storm Scavenger Hunt to learn about components of the weather such as lightning, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
This organization offers information about bullying along with resources, websites, tele-seminars and activities.
The FabFems directory is a national database of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions who are inspiring role models for young women. The FabFems directory is accessible to young women, girl-serving STEM programs, and other organizations that are working to increase career awareness and interest in STEM.
The comprehensive website has a list of science and math links that will provide students with direct assistance and teachers with new, exciting homework helper ideas.
Learn more about why education is key to turning the tide and creating a safe sustainable world for generations to come in The Climate Reality Project's latest fact sheet, Climate Science Belongs in the Classroom.
The Guttmacher Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education. Click on the link to review their published article dated February, 2012 that includes statistics on Sex, Pregnancy, and Abortion; Reports on Sex Education; and School Health Policies and Programs.
The FAFSA4caster helps students understand FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the options to pay for college. This engine creates personalized estimations for federal student aid and other student savings that can be applied towards college education.
Gender responsiveness programming for adolescent girls. Offers procedures and issues to be aware of with this population.
The Story of Stuff Project provides a six session curriculum that helps teens explore the relationship between their faith and other things in their life.
Faithelement is a free online bible study curriculum to be used for youth and adults.
A national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
Families in Schools envisions a public education system where students have all the opportunities and resources necessary to succeed in school and in life. We seek a workforce prepared for lifelong learning, and active engagement in the civic life of our society. Guided by this belief, the mission of Families In Schools is to involve parents and communities in their children's education to achieve lifelong success.