Posts Tagged "Common Core"

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Mission US - Free Online History Games

posted on September 9, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Mission US is an interactive adventure game designed to improve the understanding of American history by students in grades 5 through 8.The first game mission, For Crown or Colony? explors the reasons for Revolution through the eyes of both Loyalists and Patriots in 1770 Boston. The game, together with a rich variety of supplemental resources for students and teachers, is available for streaming and download at Mission US. Visit the website... Read More

Biz Kid$ Connects to 21st Century Skills

posted on July 14, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Looking for a way to address financial literacy skills as a 21st Century Skill requirement of Iowa's Core Curriculum? Then tune in to Biz Kid$, a fun, new series for students in grades 5-10 that teaches financial literacy skills such as saving, budgeting, investing and giving back to the community. Each episode features several young business owners and philanthropists who share their success stories. Check here for a full broadcast... Read More

Videos Tagged 'Common Core'

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If You Can Read, You Can Help Your Child Read

It's never too late to go to school. Community colleges offer many free classes for adult learners. 00:31
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Reflections on Light Connections to Science: Clip 1 of 3

Kristen Constant demonstrates the energy wasted in the form of heat by an average light bulb. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-5. 02:36
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Former Massachusetts Education Commissioner, David P. Driscoll at Iowa Education Summit (#225)

Full Program: Former Massachusetts Education Commissioner, David P. Driscoll, has had a 45 year career in public education and educational leadership. His reform efforts with the Massachusetts education... 53:14
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PBS NewsHour | Boosting Reading Skills: Will 'Common Core' Pay Off? | PBS (#10327)

Boosting Reading Skills: Will 'Common Core' Experiment Pay Off? 10:17
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Reflections on Light Connections to Science: Clip 2 of 3

Kristen Constant explains why recycling light is important to reducing the use of energy for light. She introduces the concepts of reflection, refraction and absorption as ways to change light.... 03:30
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