Grade 8 English: Choice Book Mini-Project

The websites below are grouped by choice book and are from trusted sources. 

Warcross

• National Science Foundation (NSF) The NSF provides data about how many men and women work in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and how this has changed over time.
• National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): The NCES offers insights into STEM education participation by gender. 

The Hate U Give

• Code-switching linguistics from Encyclopedia Britannica
• Let’s Talk About Code-Switching: A Double-Edged Sword: An article by Nirupika Sharma, a Ph.D. candidate in Social/Personality Psychology at UC Berkeley. 
• Code Switching: How and Why It Happens: An article by Julia Childs Heyl, MSW, is a clinical social worker and writer.

Love Hate and Other Filters

• Understanding Hate Speech: The United Nations guide to understanding and taking action against Hate Speech. Click on any of the tabs along the top of the article to learn more. 
• 6 Major U.S. Supreme Court Hate Speech Cases: While Supreme Court justices have acknowledged the offensive nature of such speech, they have been reluctant to impose broad restrictions on it.

Ground Zero

• 9/11 Primer from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Provides foundational information about the World Trade Center and the Twin Towers, the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath, and the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site.
• 9/11 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Find answers to frequently asked questions about the events of September 11, 2001.

The Benefits of Being an Octopus

• Federal TRIO Programs: The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• The Socioeconomic Achievement Gap in the US Public Schools: A Ballard Brief article to help readers understand the nuances of  social problems. 

Piecing Me Together

• Minds Matter Boston: Connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.
• Boston Partners: Ensures a more equitable city where every BPS student is equipped with the skills, opportunity, and confidence to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
• Oregon Student Aid—ASPIRE: The state of Oregon's mentoring program that offers education, resources, and mentoring opportunities for students.   

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