A useful resource that provides 52 brief devotions on timeless topics that build faith, point to the Bible, and get teens thinking. Perfect for home, school, or church, and a useful tool for worships, retreats, camps, lock-ins, or anywhere teenagers are.

ABA promoted public understanding of law and its role in society. This site provides resources for teachers and students, including information about legal careers, pioneers in the legal profession, the constitution, how courts work, legal vocabulary, programs...

Learn what a blog is, and how to use blogging to publish thoughts, get feedback, post photos or go mobile.

"Classroom Assessment, a major component of Classroom Research, involves student and teachers in the continuous monitoring of students' learning. It provides faculty with feedback about their effectiveness as teachers, and it gives students a measure...

A discussion on Cognitivism and Piaget's stages of cognitive development. Includes illustrations.

The Kansas Voice Center discusses and illustrates commonly encountered voice problems. Includes sections on vocal nodules, polyps, cysts, and other disorders. Could be very useful for teaching voice students. Includes excellent photos.

"Here’s the complete list of Cullen’s Abc’s apps that are featured on Apple’s App Store. All of our apps feature Cullen’s videos, and they have been developed specifically for young children. Here’s what you will find...

Environmental education resources available to educators include lesson plans by discipline, and themed materials on sustainability, climate, natural resources and wildlife, energy, civics education, Thoreau, organics and food.

"Every month, classroom management gurus Harry & Rosemary Wong publish a new collection of classroom strategies and approaches designed to help teachers - new and seasoned - master the routine matters that can consume so much of a teacher's time."...

This short article shares five practical ways to put your kids or students on the path to extraordinary.

In this short article, an experienced teacher shares how to help students of any age learn to lead.

Downloadable administrative forms available online from the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference of Seventh-day Adventists include: Alternate Textbook Request, Daily Schedule, Educational Meeting Expense Voucher, ITBS Order Form, Progress Report Evaluation, Release...

Professor Willingham provides a short, clear, overview of issues with widely accepted learning style theory. This short video is thought-provoking for teachers in the classroom, and teacher education discussions.

The intriguing story of world-renowned violinist Jamie Jorge in his search for God's purpose in his life.

The Ranger Rick Science Program covers a wide range of science concepts with standards-based content and spectacular real-world photography. Help your students achieve fluency in accessing, processing, and communicating informational text. The in-depth text...

The Smart Choices Program of food labeling is set to help consumers understand food options better. This article describe the coming standard for the USA.

A textbook exploring the history and culture of the Native Americans of California. It promotes a deeper understanding of their culture, love of nature, and use of natural resources. Many clear photographs, drawings, and tribal maps illustrate the informative...

The concept of pilgrimage aptly illustrates the Christian journey in life, seeking to grow and press on until we reach our eternal home. This article proposes using the journey metaphor in the classroom and provides many discussion questions and ideas of ways...

This is a complete, ready to print, curriculum to teach grade 1 spelling. It includes the spelling lists, word practice sheets, ABC order sheets, shape box practice, and other practice. There are 36 lessons. The curriculum can also be downloaded in sections...

This is a complete, ready to print, curriculum to teach grade 2 spelling. It includes the spelling lists and different practice activities for each day of the week. There are 36 lessons. The curriculum can also be downloaded in sections using the following...

This is a complete, ready to print, curriculum to teach grade 3 spelling. It includes the spelling lists, and practice activities for each day. There are 36 lessons. The curriculum can also be downloaded in sections using the following links.
Word...

This is a complete, ready to print, curriculum to teach grade 4 spelling. It includes the spelling lists, and practice activities for each day. There are 36 lessons. The curriculum can also be downloaded in sections using the following links.
Word...

Ruth Smith shares the various ways her home economics class is able to model and teach service within the school, community and mission outreach. Some of the activities include making soup for the local men's shelter, cookies for the food bank, sewing quilts,...

The Scott Foresman Social Studies content-rich texts capture students' imaginations with built-in reading and vocabulary instruction, and exciting lessons from Colonial Williamsburg, the largest living history museum in the USA. This series prepares students...

Joyce Hopp and Grenith Zimmerman present results from a teacher survey designed to assess attitudes toward AIDS education. The researchers note that the growing epidemic of AIDS has created an "epidemic of afraids", and that while most teenagers...

A brief outline for developing an anti-bullying program in Adventist schools based on Sulivan's six-step initiative: planning; meeting of the concerned communities; developing policies and programs; presenting a plan to the anti-bullying committee; implementing...

Alternative textbook request form for the Pacific Union Conference.

Download a copy of the student medical record for Adventist schools in the North American Division Pacific Union Conference.

Downloadable administrative forms from the Upper Columbia Conference. Forms include: alternate text requests for elementary and secondary, caring heart information, Don Keel award application; financial reimbursement - administrator retention, education materials,...

Looking for an innovative teacher convention plan for your conference, union or division? Here are reflections and behind-the-scenes planning tips from the Adventist Church in Canada office of education.

This is a delightful storybook, for “children” young and old. Its theme is to present the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a way children can enjoy and comprehend. Charming illustrations for the many stories were designed...

A Christian handwriting K-6 program, based on scripture verses and values. Includes detailed lesson plans, activities, instructions, and creative border sheets for student use and display. Series consists of one workbook for each grade level and one Instruction...

"Using computers as a teaching tool can be exhilarating one moment and utterly depressing the next. The capacity of technology to bring learning alive for students and make learning significant is immense, yet the demands which such learning places on...

The 1995-2000 Education Report from the North American Division (NAD) presented at the Adventist General Conference Session. The report discusses the advancements and progress made in the following areas: Enrollment Trends; Systems Thinking; Spiritual Master...

A curriculum guide developed to guide religion class in Adventist elementary and secondary schools in the North American Division. It includes goals, overview of textbooks, scope and instructional emphasis correlation guides. The appendix, a separate file...

This 2005 40-page NAD curriculum guide includes the Adventist philosophy guiding Social Studies education, general goals, strands and essential learnings in history, civics and government, geography, economics, individuals, society and culture. Appendix A...

The material included in this section is appropriate for administrators and teachers in all kinds of situations. Don't think you need to be an administrator to benefit from the ideas here! A school board presentation describing the new Pathways curriculum...

In this interview, veteran Adventist educator Robert Reynolds reflects on the role the Adventist higher education system has played in 1) providing postsecondary education that weaves opportunities for Christian commitment holistically in every aspect of the...

In the past few decades, a number of seals, seal impressions, rings, bone boxes, and other ancient artifacts have surfaced—some of them in museums, some from private collectors, and others from recent excavations. This article reviews some of these artifacts...

College and University Dialogue is an international journal of faith, thought, and action published by the Committee on Adventist Ministry to College and University Students (AMiCUS) in cooperation with the 12 world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church....

Referencing Hook and Lindsay's in-depth studies of the development of the Adventist school system in Australia, Knight notes the importance of Ellen White's participation in this phase of history, following her earlier days in Battle Creek. "Neither Adventist...

This unit allows students to gain facts and information regarding the early history of Ellis Island and later to gain knowledge of its purpose. This mini-unit will reflect on the experiences of immigrants and the actual process of immigration as it took place...

Nelson discusses her beliefs as an atheist and her conversion to Christianity. Pathology as a career is also discussed.

Pacific Union College reflects on their experience preparing to defend the reputation of a teacher and their institution in the face of a former student's charges of racial prejudice in grading. Lessons learned years ago continue to be relevant to schools...

Journal published bimonthly for Adventist educators. Addresses current issues in Adventist education, from both practical and philosophical standpoints. Available in English and limited editions in French, Spanish and Portuguese. More a teacher handbook than...

Problem: The church is losing its children. Research revealed that more than two thirds of the next generation leave their congregations during their teens and early 20s. Without these adolescents and young adults the church has no viable future. While the...

"Peace is the essence of God's character, and He gives it to those who follow Him. Peace is about working with the Holy Spirit and being committed to applying God's Word to everyday situations. Those who want to work in conflict resolution must have a...

Google maps is a valuable tool for teaching geography, science, history, and even math. It supports many languages. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions. Explore new places, discover local favorites, navigate your world, visit landmarks,...

Cultivate appreciation for classmates with this simple writing activity.

An affordable and efficient way to gain technology credit for denominational re-certification, "lynda.com is an online learning company that helps anyone learn software, design, and business skills to achieve their personal and professional goals. With...

Supplier of quality athletic mats for gymnastics, martial arts, physical education, home use, aerobic exercise and physical therapy.

Ad Mats is a leading manufacturer of gymnastics, martial arts and exercise mats, as well as rest mats and fun shapes for daycare facilities. A complete range of other gymnastics products are available as well.

This downloadable document contains thirty science concept working papers. Each provides a short discussion of the concept, sample test questions, and instructional objectives. Concepts are useful for organizing our understanding, for explaining things, and...

The world around us today has been shaped by the presence of the great leaders in history who have demonstrated leadership principles by inspiring and motivating people to follow them. Leaders such as Jesus, Moses, Martin Luther King, Jr., Clara Barton and...

Hamlet is arguably William Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, offering teachers the opportunity to teach lessons on relationships, leadership, and respect - among any number of others. The material in this unit, if used in its entirety, could take as long as...

The material included in this section is appropriate for sharing with both students and colleagues. Birdlife in Wington is a collection of short stories designed to teach values to children. While geared to PK-6, the message is appropriate for kids...

This resource has a chart that outlines service learning standards for quality practice. The free downloadable pamphlet, which can also be ordered in bulk, includes much more information.

This assessment instrument includes Test I - Basic Keyboarding (often used for placement) and Test II - Keyboarding and Document Production (may be used to allow student to waive the class and/or receive one semester of high school credit for keyboarding)....

An active game of tag using gym floor lines and a pool noodle.

If I had my life to live over again...I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. This advice - and other stories, anecdotes, and amusing incidents make up this Share...

The Small Schools English Correlation Guide is designed for use with The Small Schools English Manual. In addition to providing the teacher with an abundance of strategies and techniques, this guide also offers a quick way to access the NAD adopted...

The SMART manual (2008 update) organizes the NAD science curriculum topics, correlating grades 1-4 topics with those of grades 5-8, allowing a teacher with combined grades to teach the same topic across grade levels. The manual includes detailed lesson outlines...

Do you have a problem with bullying in your classroom? Would you like to pass on the top ten ways to get top grades? What kinds of learning styles do you have "operating" in your classroom? How safe is your school? These and other areas are dealt...

MySpace has brought internet safety to the forefront of our teaching responsibilities. Even though Facebook and Twitter have replaced MySpace for many students,the information in this paper is still relevant answering some questions such as: how can you help...

Primarily focusing on natural, whole food ingredients, recipe journalist Swanson chooses and writes about the recipes that intersect her life, her travels, and her everyday interests - often they are from her cookbook collection, a friend or family member,...

The heart of this curriculum is really about teaching kids to explore the world God has created for us. In addition to all the traditional components of a curriculum, you will also find detailed lesson plans, teacher education and training materials - as well...

The article defines the different types of depression, includes a self-evaluation test, and discusses things to do to overcome depression.

After hearing “too many desperate, heartbreaking cries in the wilderness of our church to ignore”, Blake felt it was his duty, all of our duty, to alleviate suffering and to generate awareness, spawn understanding, and foster healing where we can,...

"Klämberg is director of the Youth Counseling Center in the city of Boras, Sweeden. She supervises a team of seven professionals who assist young men and women who come seeking help in matters of family relationships and sexuality. She also teaches...

"Find out how to take care of your body, eat healthy, and stay fit!" Short articles for middle school students on a variety of personal health, diet, nutrition, fitness, exercise and weight matters.

This article discusses the worldwide problem of obesity in children, citing research on nature and long-term effects, factors contributing to, and choices Adventist schools can make to help children avoid obesity.

This article presents Ellen White’s understanding of mental health, her personal and family experiences, and her role as a counselor on issues affecting mental health.

Ellen White frequently underscored the vital importance of mental health and she recognized the effect of physical health on the mind.

Most of us are used to ethnic diversity in our schools, but can we get used to mental diversity? If we reflect on students who are different because their brains work differently, we may have some difficulty seeing them in a regular class setting. How do we...

Link to booklets, fact sheets and a middle school curriculum on mental health through NIMH's information-rich website.

Bailey "assess[es] associations between religious orientation, denominational loyalty, religious commitment and purpose in life in a social work program including Adventists and non-Adventists."

Link to lesson plans, field trip information, a resource bank, and more. Learn how to visit a museum, create a museum or exhibit, and how your students should conduct interviews. Very good resource for history, language, arts, and science teachers.

Downloadable copy of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Adventist accreditation instrument, used in school evaluation and improvement in the NAD Pacific Union Conference K-12 and 9-12 schools. Sections included: An overview of 'Focus on Learning',...

This document outlines ten goals for achieving excellence in Adventist schools in Canada. Pastors are encouraged to share this document with their churches.

Resources manual for Seventh-day Adventist church schools in Canada, outlining recommended curriculum texts and supplies to teach art, Bible, English, keyboarding/technology, literature, math, music, phonics, physical education, reading, science/health, social...