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1. Climate Change Communication and English Language Teaching

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Climate Change Communication and English Language Teaching," explores climate change vocabulary and vocabulary teaching tips, shares activity ideas, and introduces skills that will help learners analyze and communicate about climate change facts versus opinions.

2. Environmental Kid’s Club

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   The Environmental Protection Agency’s Kid’s Center provides information and materials about the environment.

3. National Geographic Kids

   Format(s): Website

   National Geographic Kids is a page full of games, activities, photos, videos, stories, and fun facts for children to learn about the the world. The NG Kids pages are designed for children to access independently or work with a parent or teacher.

4. Chapter 2: Controversial Issues in Gene Research

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the issues surrounding the Human Genome Project.

5. CyberSchoolBus

   Format(s): Website

   The U.N. CyberSchoolbus is a free educational resource for teachers and learners. In addition to resources about U.N. countries and programs, there are also lesson plans and activities related to peace education, poverty, human rights, discrimination, the environment, and much more.

6. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

   Format(s): Website

   Information on health and safety topics, up-to-date statistics, tools, and resources for students and educators.

7. Center for Disease Control & Prevention

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   Provides information on health and safety topics, up-to-date statistics, tools, and resources for students and educators.

8. Getting Started with Project-Based Learning in STEAM

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Getting Started with Project-Based Learning in STEAM," discussed characteristics of strong projects in STEAM courses for students at different proficiency levels and guided participants in analyzing sample projects to identify their language features and completion requirements.

9. Teacher’s Desk of the United States Department of Agriculture

   Format(s): Website

   Learn about agricultural research, strengthen reading skills, stimulate creative thinking. For a range of student levels.

10. VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English

    Format(s): Website

    Articles and corresponding audio on American Life and history for English learners. Read the articles and listen online, or download free podcasts.

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