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ABE: Adult Basic Education

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181. FDA Free Publications: Use Medicines Wisely

Activity Description

When teaching about medicine use, use the Web site's video, text, and free downloadable publications for students to practice reading and listening.

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

High
182. FDA: Health Labels and Over-the-Counter Medications

Activity Description

In this activity we review reading medication labels and Tips for Safe Use of Over-the-Counter Medications

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Intermediate, High
183. FDIC: Money Smart- A Financial Education Program

Activity Description

This FDIC curriculum contains both computer-based and instructor-led instruction on basic personal financial management. The curriculum consists of 11 modules on the following topics:

  1. Bank On It: An introduction to bank services
  2. Borrowing Basics: An introduction to credit
  3. Check It Out: How to choose and keep a checking account
  4. Money Matters: How to keep track of your money
  5. Pay Yourself First: Why you should save, save, save
  6. Keep It Safe: Your rights as a consumer
  7. To Your Credit: How your credit history will affect your credit future
  8. Charge It Right: How to make a credit card work for you
  9. Loan To Own: Know what you're borrowing before you buy
  10. Your Own Home: What home ownership is all about
  11. Financial Recovery: How to recover from a financial setback

The computer-based instruction features a game-based learning design and should be used to complement formal classes by providing learning assignments that users can complete at their own pace. The instructor-led curriculum (which must be ordered online and arrives on CD-ROM) includes an instructor's manual, participant's take-home guide, and overheads.

Successful completion of a computer-based module will earn the user a certificate of completion for the module.

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

High
184. Free Rice: Advanced Grammar Practice

Activity Description

In this activity, those needing drill and practice in the proper use of grammar can choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. For each answer they get right, FreeRice donates 10 grains of rice through the World Food Program to help end hunger. Use this fun and engaging site when a student needs more help in this area. There are also questions that can be used for reviewing the following topics:

  • English Vocabulary
  • Geography
  • Math (Multiplication Table and Basic Math/Pre-Algebra)
  • Science (Human Anatomy)
  • Chemistry

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education
185. Free Rice: Advanced Grammar Practice

Activity Description

In this activity, students choose the sentence that is grammatically correct. For each answer they get right, FreeRice donates 10 grains of rice through the World Food Program to help end hunger. Use this fun and engaging site when you have ended a lesson early or as a reward for your students.

Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, All Levels
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OTAN activities are funded by contract CN240137 from the Adult Education Office, in the Career & College Transition Division, California Department of Education, with funds provided through Federal P.L., 105-220, Section 223. However, OTAN content does not necessarily reflect the position of that department or the U.S. Department of Education.