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The Nonviolence Web
http://www.nonviolence.orgThis site is home to some of the most dynamic peace groups in the U.S. and is committed to promoting nonviolence in our world. Essays, articles, and links are easy to obtain. Topics include the philosophy of nonviolence, economics and simplicity, and peace and taxes. Good background for teachers and students.
Teaching Tolerance
https://www.tolerance.org/The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to helping teachers foster equity, respect, and understanding in the classroom and beyond. This site outlines curriculum resources available to teachers and gives suggestions for classroom activities and recommended reading. The search feature is especially useful for students and teachers wanting current, relevant information on a variety of issues. There is also a guide for writing grant proposals; the Center offers funding to teachers who are implementing tolerance projects. The opportunity is given to subscribe to Teaching Tolerance magazine and purchasing high-quality, low-cost materials.
In the Mix
http://www.pbs.org/inthemix/This interactive site corresponds with the PBS television show, "In the Mix" and gives sound background and research on relevant topics such as alcohol, self-esteem, careers, depression, smoking, body image, sports, violence, teen immigrants, and gun control. The shows can be found in the drop-down menu. Excellent site for classroom use!
Maryknoll
https://www.maryknoll.org/Maryknoll has many resources about mission work, multiculturalism, and global justice on this easy-to-navigate Web site. Included are links to their quality magazine, educational activities, games, and resources. A colorful and wonderful site!
Tolerance.Org
https://www.tolerance.org/Tolerance.org is a Web project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a national nonprofit civil rights organization that promotes tolerance and diversity and combats hate and discrimination through education, investigation, and litigation. This easy-to-navigate site includes classroom tutorials for features, activities for students, and a guide to the best tolerance-related sites on the Web. Three teacher-only forums offer pen-pal classrooms and private "teacher's-room" discussions. You may also order materials from the site.
Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
http://www.cpyu.orgThe Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, a national and global network of those interested in research on adolescence and the youth culture, sponsors this excellent Web site. Social issues, trends, and needs of young people are dynamic--demanding constant research and review, and so this site attempts to follow, analyze, and share the essence of their culture with the users and subscribers to the site. Excellent resource articles and book reviews are provided on the home page. A subscription to the site gives one an incredible amount of information and analysis on youth culture.
Multiple Intelligences Survey
https://surfaquarium.com/MI/index.htmHoward Gardner's theory of mulitiple intelligences can be instrumental in planning activities for students. The survey on this site has questions, a graph, and a key that explains the preferences, helping you learn more about your individual styles and those of your students. Easily adapted and excellent for adult or student use.
Interview with God
https://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/popup-frame.htmlIn a beautifully designed flash presentation, questions are posed to God. The responses will touch you and give you pause to ponder. A wonderful experience to share with colleagues and young people.
Spirituality and Health
https://spiritualityhealth.com/A goldmine of resources, articles, links, self-tests, and discussions on spirituality and health. Easy to navigate and filled with dynamic and engaging content, both students and teachers will find great material on this site.
Inside the Teenage Brain
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/Why do teenagers behave the way they do? This Web site from the PBS show Frontline, explores the latest research that is finding new explanations for adolescent behavior and explores how the new discoveries can change the way we parent, teach, or perhaps even understand, our teenagers. Features include articles, links, and an interactive model of the brain that shows the different parts and their functions.
