Orlando Shakes
Two Gentlemen of Verona
What teenager can't relate to the drama of a love triangle? Scholars put their literary skills to use in a gripping role-play drama. William Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona unfolds as the classroom becomes a stage of...
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Comparisons: Geography
In this geography comparisons instructional activity, students read seven short descriptions of interesting places in the world. Using the ten words in the word bank, students fill in the blanks in the sentences.
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Ancient Story Problems
Pupils research ancient civilizations, and develop story problems using symbols and coins from those times. They retell these story problems using modern terms and coins.
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God's Creation
Second graders explore religion by analyzing the state of the country. In this American creation instructional activity, 2nd graders read that God created the world and therefore the United States and all of the beautiful things within...
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Symbols on Coins: U.S. Coins Evolved from Ancient Times
Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.
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Intelligence in the Internet Age
Does technology affect our intelligence? Stefanie Olsen's article, "Intelligence in the Internet Age," and the thought provoking reading comprehension questions that follow, are sure to generate a lively discussion.
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Worksheet 9: Comparisons- Geography
In this geography activity, learners complete 7 sentences with descriptive words from the word bank. All sentences compare two geographical features.
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Guide your class on an adventure 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with this Hampton-Brown outline. It provides educators with a guide to increase reading comprehension, critical thinking, literary analysis, and reading strategies. This...
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The Scarlet Letter and Transcendentalism
Enhance your unit on The Scarlet Letter with a thorough and applicable lesson. Learners use the anchor text in this unit plan that asks them to consider the Transcendental concepts intertwined within Nathaniel...
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Tour Of South America
Students explore South America. In this geography lesson, students research landmarks of historical or national significance and use their findings to create slideshows.
World Intellectual Property Organization
Learn from the Past, Create the Future: Inventions and Patents
3D printers, selfie sticks, smart watches. GPS, self-driving cars, YouTube. Imagine life without inventions. Believe it or not, these items were all invented in the last 10 years. Inventions, and the inventors responsible for them,...
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Worksheet 9: Vocabulary Review
In this vocabulary skills worksheet, students read 10 sentences and fill in the blanks in each of the sentences with the appropriate words from the multiple choice answer selections.
DePaul University
Egypt
The country of Egypt is more than just big pyramids and ancient pharaohs. After reading a brief overview of this African nation, young learners will demonstrate their understanding of the text by identifying the main idea and supporting...
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Breaking News English: Taj Mahal
In this Taj Mahal worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Life on Plymouth Plantation
Third graders research life of Plymouth Plantation and write letters about life there home. For this Plymouth life lesson, 3rd graders complete a webquest as they gather information about the journey to America on the Mayflower and the...
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Life in a Coal Patch
Young scholars study life in a coal patch town. In this American History instructional activity, students read material about life for coal miners and their families. They answer questions, create a poster, and complete a creative...
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Naguib Mahfouz
For this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Naguib Mahfouz and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Floating World of Ukiyo E
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Panama Canal
Regarded as one of the seven wonders of the modern world, the Panama Canal opened for business on August 15, 1914. America's ingenuity and innovation had triumphed over insurmountable odds. PBS brings us this incredible story via online...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Forget Shopping. Soon You'll Download Your New Clothes
Downloadable, printable clothing may be coming to a closet near you. What started as designer Danit Peleg's fashion school project turned into a collection of 3D-printed designs that have the strength and flexibility for everyday wear....
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Smith College Museum of Art
Located in Northampton, MA. A world-famous collection spanning an impressive 4,500 years. Ranked among the finest college or University museums in this country, it has become a wonderful collection of works by the leading artists of...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Panama Canal
Comprehensive summary provides facts and information pertaining to the Panama Canal that was officially opened in August 1914.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Stepanova, the Results of the First Five Year Plan
Have you ever wondered what came before Photoshop? After the First World War, artists in Germany and the Soviet Union began to experiment with photomontage, the process of making a composite image by juxtaposing or mounting two or more...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Vera Pless
A wonderful biography of both the personal and professional life of this modern day mathematician. Her contributions to the world of mathematics are highlited in this encouraging story of a female mathematician.