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First Grade American Civilization: February
First graders examine and discuss the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, Redcoats, Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence. They conduct an experiment done by Benjamin Franklin, solve a word puzzle written in code by Ben...
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Posting Personal Testimonies on the Web
Students read literature based on family heroes. They discuss the concepts of friendship, loyalty and death. They write their own stories of courage and post them to a webpage.
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The Wrights' Flight: History Through Primary Sources
Students read primary source material about the Wrights' first flight such as a journal and a telegram. In this The Wrights' Flight lesson, students select the most reliable primary source and compare the pros and cons of using primary...
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Motion Through the Ages
Eighth graders conduct internet research to produce a timeline of man's growth in understanding of concepts of motion and planetary motion through history.
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What Death Brings to Life - English Component
Learners are introduced to the characteristics of ancient Indian, Chinese and Aztec cultures. They consider what was valued by these cultures and compare the cultures' values to their own. They write an essay on their reflections.
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Thank You... Thomas Edison!
Pupils investigate the life of Thomas Edison. They research how he made a difference. They understand that accurate data collection is important for math. They create a chart using spreadsheet data.
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Foam Trees/Ornaments
Students create foam ornaments and/or miniature trees using fun foam, glue, buttons, rick rack or pasta, and gold string in this early-elementary school Art lesson. Suggested adaptations for younger and older students are provided.
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Rice Wreaths
Students create rice and glue holiday wreaths in this Art lesson ideal for the 1st or 2nd grade. The lesson can be adapted for older or younger students and includes an ingredient list and step-by-step directions for siccessful...
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Toilet Paper Tube Snowman
Learners create "toilet paper tube" snowmen using toilet paper rolls, paints, pipecleaners, construtcion paper, wiggly eyes, and markers in this winter-time activity. The lesson is intended for the early elementary classroom.
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Presenting Your Community
Students research the history of a notable building and prepare a Power Point presentation to be used on the online scrapbook. They research the location of the building in the community, the architectural style and the date of...
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The Human Organism
Seventh graders examine the basic functions of the human body and see how changing demands affect our bodies. In this human organism lesson students participate in several activities that are about the human body and our digestion,...
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Johns Hopkins University
Project Muse: Jesse Stuart: An Extraordinary Life [Review]
This site shares biographical information about Jesse Stuart, an award-winning poet and author. This biographical review excerpt is taken from the journal entitled Appalachian Heritage from the Winter 2011 issue.
Other
Heinlein Detailed Biography, Extensive Book Review, Pho
This site offers a very detailed biography along with photo's and portait of Heinlein. It also has an extensive book review of many of his works. It has an extensive bibliography and a message board for questions or information.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Walter Dean Myers's Biography
Find out more about the author Walter Dean Myers when you explore this resource. This resource features a biography of the 1997 Coretta Scott King Award Winner, a booklist of his work, and an interview transcript.
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Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer [Pdf]
This is an 11- page PDF about Into Thin Air, Jon Krakauer's book about his experience climbing Mount Everest. It includes a short summary of the book, a biography about the author, book reviews, discussion questions, an interview with...
Other
Curtain Up Book Review: Edna Ferber and Her Circle
This site reviews the biography of Ferber written by her grandniece, Julie Gilbert.
African American Literature Book Club
African American Literature Book Club: Dorothy West
This biography of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West includes a video [2:42] of West in New York and links to book reviews for all of West's works.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Sid Fleischman's Biography
Disover more about the Newbery award-winning author Sid Fleischman through this resource. Provides a biography, booklist and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Sharon Creech's Biography
Learn more about the awardwinning author Sharon Creech when you explore this resource. This site provides a biography of the author, an interview transcript and a booklist.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Eloise Greenfield Biography
Discover how Eloise Greenfield became an author when you explore this biography of her. This site also features a booklist for this award winning author.
Other
First Thing/ "St. Evelyn Waugh"/ Review of Biographies
This is an extended review of Martin Stannard's two volumes of Waugh's biography. Stannard contends that Waugh is "a brilliant satirest, one of the funniest writers of the century." The book and this review provide insight into Waugh's...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Book Review of Espada's, " Imagine the Angels of Bread"
This site provides biographical information, as well as a review of Martin Espada and his work.
Other
Looking Glass Review: Author/illustrator Profiles: Vera B. Williams
A brief biography of the award-winning author and illustrator, Vera B. Williams.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Review Redux: Literary Criticism Through Reception Moments
Literature takes on a life of its own as students take a hands-on approach to exploring A Raisin in the Sun for cultural and historical context.