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  • The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz

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    The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz

    Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…

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    Creative Writing
    American History/U.S. History
    Twentieth Century
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  • The Mount Rushmore Story

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    The Mount Rushmore Story

    Students read an overview of the creation of the Mount Rushmore sculpture, and complete related activities to extend…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Monuments and Landmarks
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  • "Peter and the Wolf" and Sergei Prokofiev

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    "Peter and the Wolf" and Sergei Prokofiev

    Share the story of Sergei Prokofiev's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Composers
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  • Noteworthy Women: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine Ferraro

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    Noteworthy Women: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine Ferraro

    Inform your students about three women who broke the gender barrier: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Twentieth Century
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  • The Graduate: Helen Keller

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    The Graduate: Helen Keller

    Learn about Helen Keller's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Physical Impairments and Disabilities
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  • Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph

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    Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph

    Share the story of Wilma Rudolph's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Sports
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  • Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford

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    Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford

    Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this businessman.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Inventions
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  • The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

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    The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

    Introduce your students to two creative and groundbreaking directors: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Film and Video (Cinematography)
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  • Wireless: Guglielmo Marconi

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    Wireless: Guglielmo Marconi

    Learn about Guglielmo Marconi's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Inventions
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    Gertrude Ederle Biography

    Read this biography to learn about Gertrude Ederle, an Olympic athlete and the first woman to swim across the English…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Athletes
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    King Edward VIII

    In 1936, King Edward VIII abdicated his throne to marry Wallis Simpson. Read this biography to learn more about this…

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Royalty
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  • Theodore Roosevelt Teacher's Guide

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    Theodore Roosevelt Teacher's Guide

    Examine the life of a Nobel Peace Prize recipient with the resources in this printable teacher's guide for Theodore…

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    Nonfiction Literature
    Literary Biographies
    American History/U.S. History
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  • A.A. Milne, Children's Author

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    A.A. Milne, Children's Author

    Read about A.A. Milne's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this children's author.

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    Creative Writing
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • The Discovery of Penicillin

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    The Discovery of Penicillin

    Read about penicillin, and explore the related activities to learn more about bacteriologist Alexander Fleming's…

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    Science
    Twentieth Century
    Health
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  • John Steinbeck

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    John Steinbeck

    Share the story of John Steinbeck's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…

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    Twentieth Century
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Swing Was the Thing

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    Swing Was the Thing

    Big Band music is explored through the work of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Musicians
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  • Two First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman

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    Two First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman

    The chart on this page compares some facts about first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Twentieth Century
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  • Writers of the Forties

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    Writers of the Forties

    Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener, and Herman Wouk.

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    Writing
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  • Curious George Authors: The Reys

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    Curious George Authors: The Reys

    Share the story of the Reys, creators of Curious George books, and assign the related activities to learn more about…

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    Authors
    Literature
    Twentieth Century
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  • Art Experiences: Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning

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    Art Experiences: Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning

    Encourage your students to dabble in painting by mimicking the styles of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Painters
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  • More with Less: R. Buckminster Fuller

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    More with Less: R. Buckminster Fuller

    Read about R. Buckminster Fuller, and use the suggested activities to learn more about this great architect.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Architects
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  • E.B. White

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    E.B. White

    Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn more about the beloved author of…

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    Creative Writing
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac

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    The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac

    Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about this literary…

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    Social Movements
    Authors
    Twentieth Century
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  • No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson

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    No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson

    Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…

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    Suffrage and Women's Rights
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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