Web Resources Added to the EMC Site

TeachableMoment.org
www.teachablemoment.org
The website describes itself as providing "educators with timely teaching ideas to encourage critical thinking on issues of the day and foster a positive classroom environment." Teaching activities include "Israelis vs. Palestinians: New Leaders & Old Problems," "The Spread of Nuclear Weapons," and "Election Troubles: Gerrymandering, DREs & the Money Chase."


Science NetLinks
www.sciencenetlinks.com
"At the heart of ScienceNetLinks are standards-based lesson plans that incorporate reviewed Internet resources, and can be selected according to specific benchmarks and grade ranges. Each lesson is tied to at least one learning goal and uses research-based instructional strategies that support student learning."

Teaching Tolerance
www.tolerance.org/teach/
Produced by the Southern Poverty Law Center, this web resource provides teachers with teaching ideas that promote respect and tolerance for diversity.