06.03.09

Understanding Taxes

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includes lesson plans, tutorials, and role playing simulations to help students from middle school up learn about dozens of topics -- taxpayer rights, the history of taxes, indirect taxes, progressive and proportional taxes, exemptions, dependents, education credits, earned income credit, how taxes influence behavior, the politics of taxes, your first job, and more. It also includes 14 self-paced modules offering a step-by-step approach to tax preparation. (Internal Revenue Service)

Black and white image of couple working on taxes

05.19.09

Diagnoser

Posted in Uncategorized at 1:51 pm by Administrator

is a web-based program that lets teachers assign questions for students to answer on the web. As students answer questions, they receive feedback. Teachers can see reports on students' thinking related to the assigned content. Current topics include force and motion; sound, light and waves; human body systems, and properties of matter. (UCLA, National Science Foundation)

Diagnoser

Students and Teachers, Make This Your Summer of Science

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is designed to help teachers and students find summer research opportunities in biomedical laboratories that are supported by the National Institutes of Health. The site lets you search by zip code for opportunities near you. (National Institutes of Health)

Summer of science

04.21.09

Math: What’s the Problem?

Posted in Uncategorized at 9:28 am by Administrator

examines the state of math education in the U.S. and the roles of culture, technology, and research on improving math learning and proficiency. Learn about the "miles per gallon illusion" and the train problem. Discover resources on fractals, matrices, human face recognition, biomimetic research, computational conformal mapping, and the "kissing number" of a sphere. (National Science Foundation)

Why do so many struggle with math?

04.07.09

EarthDay.gov

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celebrates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2010. Choose 5 actions you'll take to protect the environment. Find out about smart commuting, green buildings, and ways to reduce energy use. Learn about acid rain, climate change, drinking water, endangered species, ozone depletion, and other issues. Shoot a 10-second video for the "It's My Environment" project. (Environmental Protection Agency)

EPA uses alternative fuel cars and buses vehicles nationwide to reduce emissions.

04.06.09

A Century of Challenge and Change: The Filipino American Story

Posted in Uncategorized at 8:20 am by Administrator

features four lessons exploring the waves and experiences of Filipinos who immigrated to the U.S., contributions Filipino Americans have made to American society, and the history and culture of the Philippines. (Smithsonian Institution)

Exhibition images

03.18.09

New — Nutrition.gov

Posted in Uncategorized at 10:57 am by Administrator

provides food and nutrition information from across the federal government. Learn about smart nutrition, what's in food, meal planning, shopping and cooking, weight management, life stages, dietary supplements, and more. (Department of Agriculture)

Image of child at table

03.09.09

New — Women’s History Month

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:05 pm by Administrator

in the arts, politics, medicine, war, and more. Learn about Mary Cassatt, Clara Barton, Zora Neale Hurston, Hannah Arendt, Susan B. Anthony, and others. Find lessons and activities in the section "For Teachers." The theme for Women's History Month 2009 is "women taking the lead to save our planet." (Multiple Agencies)

New — Climate Change: EPA

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:05 pm by Administrator

provides comprehensive, indepth information about climate change. Learn about the science behind it, greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives, U.S. climate policy, economic analyses, and what you can do at home, at school, and elsewhere. (Environmental Protection Agency)

New — Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:05 pm by Administrator

presents the first-ever physical activity guidelines issued by the federal government. The guidelines describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. Four booklets are provided: for policy makers and health professionals, for organizations and communities, for adults aged 18-64, and for health professionals and researchers. (Department of Health and Human Services)

New — Nutrition.gov

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:05 pm by Administrator

provides food and nutrition information from across the federal government. Learn about smart nutrition, what's in food, meal planning, shopping and cooking, weight management, life stages, dietary supplements, and more. (Department of Agriculture)

New — Tour: Vincent van Gogh

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provides a brief overview van Gogh's life and looks at seven of his paintings. (National Gallery of Art)

New — Women’s History Month

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:05 pm by Administrator

in the arts, politics, medicine, war, and more. Learn about Mary Cassatt, Clara Barton, Zora Neale Hurston, Hannah Arendt, Susan B. Anthony, and others. Find lessons and activities in the section "For Teachers." The theme for Women's History Month 2009 is "women taking the lead to save our planet." (Multiple Agencies)

Virginia Woolf, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, left hand under chin

New — Climate Change: EPA

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:04 pm by Administrator

provides comprehensive, indepth information about climate change. Learn about the science behind it, greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives, U.S. climate policy, economic analyses, and what you can do at home, at school, and elsewhere. (Environmental Protection Agency)

Data on the major global sources of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by country, from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to the present.

New — Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Posted in Uncategorized at 10:07 am by Administrator

presents the first-ever physical activity guidelines issued by the federal government. The guidelines describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans. Four booklets are provided: for policy makers and health professionals, for organizations and communities, for adults aged 18-64, and for health professionals and researchers. (Department of Health and Human Services)

Image of family playing

New — Tour: Vincent van Gogh

Posted in Uncategorized at 9:14 am by Administrator

provides a brief overview van Gogh's life and looks at seven of his paintings. (National Gallery of Art)

Detail: 'Girl in White,' 1890.  Chester Dale Collection.  1963.10.30

02.17.09

Subject Map

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01.07.09

New — Careers: Central Intelligence Agency

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:24 pm by Administrator

describes career opportunities with the CIA that include analytical positions, clandestine service, language positions, scientists, engineers and technology, and support services. (Central Intelligence Agency)

New — Kids’ Page: Central Intelligence Agency

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:24 pm by Administrator

provides lesson plans on problem solving, gathering and analyzing information, myths about the CIA, the role of intelligence in war, codes and code-breaking, and the importance of accurate communications. Interactive games challenge students to look at an aerial view of a city and determine what is happening, break the code of encrypted messages, and examine two photos to quickly identify subtle differences. (Central Intelligence Agency)

New — Climate Change Kids Site

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:24 pm by Administrator

looks at climate change -- what it is, why it matters, and what kids can do about it. Games, animations and quizzes, and a climate change calculator are provided. (Environmental Protection Agency)

New — Energy Star Kids

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:24 pm by Administrator

helps students see where energy comes from, how it is used, and what they can do in their own room to conserve it. (Environmental Protection Agency)

New — EPA’s SunWise Program

Posted in Uncategorized at 2:24 pm by Administrator

provides activities to teach children (K-8th grade) about the ozone layer, UV radiation, and how to be safe in the sun. Sign up to receive a free activity kit and access to other educational resources. (Environmental Protection Agency)

12.17.08

New — Why Files Interactives

Posted in Uncategorized at 5:48 am by Administrator

feature the latest news in science, math and technology. Make rainbows, control a tornado, play with lightning, make a snowflake, and hit a home run. (University of Wisconsin-Madison, National Science Foundation)

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