function tips() { num = Math.floor(Math.random() * 12); var tip; switch (num) { case 0: // Plan Books tip = '

Can I create a unit of study using SAS® Curriculum Pathways® resources?

'; tip +='

See Plan Books for sample units in each discipline.

'; tip +='English
'; tip +='Math
'; tip +='Science
'; tip +='Social Studies
'; tip +='Spanish'; break; case 1: // Case Study: SAS inSchool and East Carteret High School tip = '

Does SAS Curriculum Pathways work in schools with minimal access to technology?

'; tip += '

See Case Study: SAS inSchool and East Carteret High School for the story of how a small rural high school made it work.

'; break; case 2: // Research Basis tip = '

What is the research basis of SAS Curriculum Pathways?

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See Research Basis for a discussion of the rationale for CP.

'; break; case 3: // Best Practice Videos tip = '

How have other teachers used SAS Curriculum Pathways in their classrooms?

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See Best Practice Videos for teachers and their students discussing how they use our materials.

'; break; case 4: // Best Practice tip = '

How do students respond to SAS Curriculum Pathways resources?

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See Best Practice Videos for student responses to using our materials.

'; break; case 5: // Pathways At A Glance tip = '

Is there a list of all resources in my subject area?

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See SAS Curriculum Pathways At A Glance discipline-specific documents.

'; tip += 'English
'; tip += 'Social Studies
'; tip += 'Science
'; tip += 'Mathematics
'; tip += 'Spanish'; break; case 6: // Reference Library tip = '

Where can I find resources on rubrics, electronic portfolios, and graphic organizers?

'; tip += '

See Reference Library for Web Resources on those topics.

'; break; case 7: // Reference Library tip = '

Using SAS Curriculum Pathways, I find good data for my math lessons. How do I export data from the Internet?

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See Reference Library for a tutorial on exporting data.

'; break; case 8: // Reference Library tip = '

Where can I send my students for information on citing sources?

'; tip += '

See Reference Library for Web Resources: Copyright Issues or Tutorials: Citing Sources.

'; break; case 9: // Copyright Issues tip = '

What are the copyright rules for using Internet resources?

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See Copyright Issues for a list of web sites addressing fair use of Internet resources.

'; break; case 10: // Plagiarism tip = '

How do I help my student avoid plagiarism when using Internet sites for research?

'; tip += '

See Plagiarism for a list of web sites addressing how to avoid plagiarism on the web.

'; break; case 11: // Citing Online Sources tip = '

How should students cite Internet sources in their research assignments?

'; tip += '

See Citing Online Sources for a list of web sites that explain citation rules.

'; break; case 12: // Printable Bookmarks tip = '

Is there a printable reminder of resources I want to use for my textbook or lesson planner?

'; tip += '

See Printable Bookmarks'; tip += 'and SAS Curriculum Pathways Connections under Utilities on the Curriculum Integration page.

'; break; case 13: // Preparing for Class tip = '

What steps should I take before using a SAS Curriculum Pathways lesson or activity with students?

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See Preparing for Class for a check list to ensure you are ready.

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