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The Civil War Through a Child's Eye

For Teachers 3rd - 8th

Students use primary and secondary sources to observe a child's view of the Civil war. For this Civil War lesson, students understand that different people had different perspectives on the war. Students recognize the difference...

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What Do We Need for Our Picnic?

For Teachers 1st

First graders group objects according to physical characteristics.

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The Night Watch

For Teachers 4th - 8th

Students contrast and compare a traditional group portrait painted by Rembrandt with a more innovative Rembrandt portrait.

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Voices at Whisper Bend

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Pupils examine life in Pennsylvania during and after World War II. Using primary source documents, they compare the unity of the United States during World War II and the Iraq War. They also discover how citizens adapt to the war at home.

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I'm Melting

For Teachers 4th - 5th

Students estimate the time it takes for an ice cube to melt completely.

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SAMMY DISCOVERS SHAPES AT SCHOOL

For Teachers 4th - 6th

Students study maps and use them for real world experiences.

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All Aboard!

For Teachers 6th

Sixth graders plan a road trip to a city in the US. They include railroad saftey messages as they write about the trip.

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Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th

Eighth graders explain the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. They view a political cartoon of the period, then do a writing assignment for homework. They write about how they would feel if the British were calling them traitors.

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From Home to Nome

For Teachers 3rd

Third graders develop and create an electronic portfolio on their hometown, school, and themselves to send to a school on the Iditarod Trail. They gather information from the Internet, printed materials, and a digital camera.

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In The Eye Of The Beholder

For Teachers 4th - 8th

Learners, in groups, research Rembrandt's life and works. They find critiques of his work, as well. Each group reports their findings back to the rest of the class. Finally, they create abstract drawings and write interpretations about...

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Find a Book

For Teachers 5th

Student receives one book description card and in less than 2 minutes, they walk through the Media Center to find a book matching that description. After a matching book is found, each student evaluates the book.

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Constrating Cinderellas/ Connecting LA Cenerentola

For Teachers K - 3rd

Students contrast the traditional Cinderella character with a modern, independent and socially conscious Cinderella. To activate prior knowledge by eliciting from the students some of the familiar story elements of the traditional...

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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 3rd - 4th

Students compare the differences in insects and spiders and design a worksheet that teaches the differences. Students record on chart organizing the information about the pet, its food, habitat, exercise, and other ways to care for...

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Who Works for the Common Good in Our Community?

For Teachers 6th - 12th

Students examine the role of community service organizations. As a class, they listen as members from local organizations speak to them and answer any questions they have. They respond in their journals to different prompts to end the...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Tuck Everlasting" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th

Reading guide on Natalie Babbitt's "Tuck Everlasting" with a variety of resources, discussion and writing questions, and brainstorming activities. Provides pre-reading material, such as an author biography, novel introduction, and...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Reading guide to Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief biography of Shakespeare, an introduction to the text, a preview of vocabulary,...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "A Tale of Two Cities" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Complete study guide for "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens. Prepare for the novel with an author biography, vocabulary preview, introductory article, and pre-reading questions and activities. While reading, participate in...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The Slave Dancer" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th

Great study guide for Paul Fox's "The Slave Dancer," complete with pre-reading materials, including an author biography and vocabulary preview, brainstorming activities, thought-provoking questions about plot, theme, and character, and...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "The House of Dies Drear" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Reading guide to Virginia Hamilton's "The House of Dies Drear" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief author biography, an introduction to the text, a preview of...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Hatchet" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th

Great study guide for Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet," complete with pre-reading materials, including an author biography and vocabulary preview, brainstorming activities, thought-provoking questions about plot, theme, and character, and...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Hamlet" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

Reading guide to Shakespeare's "Hamlet" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief biography of Shakespeare, an introduction to the text, a preview of vocabulary, and...

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Glencoe Literature Library: "Across Five Aprils" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Reading guide for Irene Hunt's historical fiction, "Across Five Aprils," with a variety of resources, discussion and writing questions, and brainstorming activities. Provides pre-reading material, such as an author biography, novel...

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Free Reading: Amplify Education, Inc.: Introduce Reading Connected Text

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards

An exciting introduction to reading! The instructor writes a simple, one-line story on the board from literature, and the students learn to sound out the words.

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Penguin Random House: Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino

For Students K - 1st

This is an introduction to the children's novel Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino, a science fiction book for young readers. It includes a brief summary, links to about the author information, book reviews, and other books by the author....

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