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Results: 71 Publications found
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A Guide to Exploring African American Culture
$10.00
The need to prepare young people to function in a diverse society and world is becoming more important. Both formal and nonformal education programs are adding diversity-related topics to their curricula. This 82-page guide is designed to encourage youth 10 years old and older to develop an understanding of African American culture and its importance in U.S. society; learn about the individual contributions of selected African Americans to American history; reflect on their own culture and the similarities and differences among cultures; and develop life skills that give them the opportunity to value diversity, think critically, process information, learn to learn, practice creativity, complete a project or task, and more.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
AGRS-092
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A Resource Guide to Healthcare Options in Pennsylvania
While there are many programs for the uninsured and the underinsured, it is challenging to provide health care services for low-income working families, identify health care needs, find information on the various health insurance programs and establish eligibility for services. Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health provide this document as a guide of resources for extension educators and others to use in helping the uninsured access health care options throughout the Commonwealth. Note: This publication is available in PDF only; it is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
XI0004
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Agricultural Water Use in the Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio River Basins
2002 agricultural water use regulations in the Allegheny, Monongahela, and/or Ohio River basins. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Catalog Number:
F-201
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An Overview of Diversity Awareness
The demographic makeup of the United States has changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and it will continue to change. Living and working in our society will require each of us to become increasingly aware of the challenge of cultural change. This 12-page publication provides an overview of the concept of cultural diversity, and can help you become more aware of the various dimensions of diversity, your own cultural identity, and your own attitudes, perceptions, and feelings about various aspects of diversity.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI362
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Better Kid Care: 101+ Ways to Keep Kids Busy
The early years of the child’s life are extremely important. The child is growing and developing. As a caregiver, you can help the child grow and develop to the fullest. This 24-page publication is full of activities to help you do just that.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UA229
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Better Kid Care: What to Do at Home
A multipart packet with a variety of entertainment and safety activities for children at home. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UA224
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Bullying: What Educators Can Do About It
Bullying is a form of violence common among children. Bullying can be found in schools, neighborhoods, and homes throughout the United States. According to the Office of Juvenile Justice, bullying is frequently misunderstood by adults as an unavoidable part of growing up and, as a result, often occurs in the presence of adults who fail to do anything about it. The focus of this 12-page publication is bullying at school and what can be done about it. This resource was developed particularly for elementary school teachers, and includes activities and tips about what teachers can do to prevent or stop bullying.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI367
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Bullying: What Parents Can Do About It
Bullying is a form of violence common among children. Bullying can be found in schools, neighborhoods, and homes throughout the United States. According to the Office of Juvenile Justice, bullying is frequently misunderstood by adults as an unavoidable part of growing up and, as a result, often occurs in the presence of adults who fail to do anything about it. This eight-page publication addresses what can be done by parents to prevent or stop bullying among children. It is a companion piece to "Bullying: What Educators Can Do About It."
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI368
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Celebrate Your Family 1: Strength Builder for Families with Teenagers
This 2-page fact sheet provides five activities designed to strengthen families with teenagers. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UI096
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Celebrate Your Family 2: Strength Builder for Families with Teenagers
All healthy families with teenagers experience some stress. This 2-page fact sheet gives tips for explaining and negotiating family rules with teenagers. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UI091
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Celebrate Your Family 3: Strength Builder for Families with Teenagers
Communication is one of the most important qualities of a strong family. This 2-page fact sheet provides six steps for improving communication with a teenager. Note: Available in PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Department:
Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology
Catalog Number:
UI092
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Coaches Making Youth Sports a Positive Experience
The atmosphere set by organizations, parents, and coaches is a major factor in determining whether or not youth will have a positive experience in a sports program. A “win-at-all-costs” atmosphere can be harmful to a developing youth. This bulletin provides information to assist coaches in fostering a positive climate that enables children and youth involved in sports to enjoy themselves and reach their full potential. Two related bulletins provide similar information for parents.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI351
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Developing an Intergenerational Program in Your Early Childhood Care and Educational Center
At an unprecedented level, new initiatives are emerging throughout the country that aim to bring young people and older adults together in various settings to
interact, engage, educate, support, and provide care for one another. Our focus here is on intergenerational programs in early childhood education settings. [Note: This publication is not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center. Please contact Matt Kaplan at 814-863-7871 for hard copies or more information.]
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
AGRS-089
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Diversity Activities for Youth and Adults
This 12-page publication features six different activities that can be used to help youth and adults understand and appreciate diversity. It includes a discussion of why appreciating diversity is important, suggestions on when and where the activities can be used, and references and resources for more information about diversity issues.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI335
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Diversity Discussion Starters
This 24-page booklet is for teachers or session leaders to use as a basis to discuss diversity. Diversity is discussed in a broad sense in this publication through a variety of stories and poems. Each story and poem is set up as an activity that includes a brief discussion and several thought-provoking questions.
Department:
Agricultural & Extension Education
Catalog Number:
UI377
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