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  • Colonial New England Food & Cooking Info Sheet

    WORKSHEETS

    Colonial New England Food & Cooking Info Sheet

    Learn about the history of New England food and cooking with this information sheet and worksheet about Colonial times.

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    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
    Food
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  • The History of Baseball

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    The History of Baseball

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to baseball.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Sports
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  • Olympic History: Surprises of the 1936 Olympic Games

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    Olympic History: Surprises of the 1936 Olympic Games

    The 1936 Berlin Olympics were unique in many ways. For instance, Jesse Owens won four gold medals! Have students read…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Olympic Games
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  • The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr.

    WORKSHEETS

    The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.

    Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • Individual Room Temperature Controls Puzzle & Reading Passage

    GAMES AND APPS

    Individual Room Temperature Controls Puzzle & Reading Passage

    This article depicts the story of Alice Parker, an African-American woman who invented a gas furnace for central heating…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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    Top Trip Ideas for Black History Month

    Looking for fun activities to get your kids into Black History Month? Try these trip ideas that will make…

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    An Interview with Jeff Kinney

    Jeff Kinney answers questions about his very funny online journal, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal.

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    Authors
    Artists
    Literature
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  • Stereotypes in Movies

    WORKSHEETS

    Stereotypes in Movies

    Teach children about stereotypes in movies with a printable sheet.

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Film and Video (Cinematography)
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  • Choice Board

    CHOICE BOARDS

    Fourth of July Summer Activities for Middle School

    Combine Fourth of July celebrations with summer learning for your middle schoolers with this choice board of fun summer…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
    Science
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  • Avenue of the Righteous

    GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

    Avenue of the Righteous

    Students use a printable Avenue of the Righteous drawing as a graphic organizer to write about their heroes, or people…

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    Writing
    Holocaust
    Heroes & Role Models
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Shadow of a Bull

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

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    Literature
    Folk Tales
    Reading and Literature
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    LESSON PLANS

    Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure

    Complete, step-by-step guide to holding a Lincoln-Douglas style debate! The debates between Abraham Lincoln and…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Elections
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  • Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit

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    Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit

    This three-lesson unit will help middle and secondary students to cope with, understand, and move beyond the September…

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Diversity
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  • Researching Our National Parks

    LESSON PLANS

    Researching Our National Parks

    In this printable computer lesson and activity on National Parks, students develop their Internet research skills. Then…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Geography
    Social Studies and History
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Left-Handers Are All Right

    Students use a web resource to explore the perspective of left-handed people coping in a right-handed society. They…

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    Science
    Human Body and Anatomy
    Human Biology
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  • Code an Animation Lesson Plan from Vidcode

    LESSON PLANS

    Hour of Code: Code an Animation for Women's History Month!

    A fun (and funny) coding project for Women's History Month...if your students know their memes! This Hour of Code…

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    Social Studies and History
    Women's Rights
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  • LESSON PLANS

    "Garifalia": Greek Folk Song & Dance

    Familiarize your students with "Garifalia," a Greek folk song and dance, using this detailed lesson plan.

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    Social Studies and History
    Europe
    Music History
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  • REFERENCE

    Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights

    Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • LESSON PLANS

    African-American Gospel Music

    Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Music Appreciation
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  • REFERENCE

    Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series Two

    This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…

    Subjects:
    Poetry
    Creative Writing
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Lessons from History Vocabulary

    Use this vocabulary list with the "Lessons from History" lesson.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Vocabulary
    American History/U.S. History
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Assess the Program Before You Accept the Job: Seven Areas

    Peruse an article that lists areas that you should investigate before accepting a job offer.

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    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations
    Community and Ways of Life
    Social Studies and History
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Three Famous Americans in the Civil War

    Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer questions.

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    Language Arts and Writing
    U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)
    American History/U.S. History
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  • ACTIVITIES

    New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad

    Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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