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  • REFERENCE

    Biography of J.K. Rowling

    Read about the life and work of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series.

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    Teaching Harry Potter
    Books
    Literature
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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…

    Subjects:
    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…

    Subjects:
    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…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Twentieth Century
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  • Indira Gandhi

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    Indira Gandhi

    Share the story of Indira Gandhi, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important…

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    Social Studies and History
    Political Figures
    India
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  • The Graduate: Helen Keller

    REFERENCE

    The Graduate: Helen Keller

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

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Physical Impairments and Disabilities
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  • Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

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    Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

    An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Space and Astronomy
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  • Jane Goodall, Ethologist

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    Jane Goodall, Ethologist

    A review of Jane Goodall's life and accomplishments are complemented with related activities.

    Subjects:
    Science
    Scientists
    Endangered Species
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  • Louis Pasteur, Bacteriologist

    REFERENCE

    Louis Pasteur, Bacteriologist

    Louis Pasteur discover a way to kill harmful microbes in food. A biography and related activities are included.

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    Science
    Scientists
    Chemistry
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  • Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide

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    Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide

    Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…

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    U.S. Presidents
    Award and Prize Winners
    World Politics
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  • Teacher's Guide to Michelle Obama: An American Story

    REFERENCE

    Teacher's Guide to Michelle Obama: An American Story

    Use these discussion questions and activities with the inspirational biography Michelle Obama: An American Story by…

    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
    Literary Biographies
    African Americans
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  • REFERENCE

    Ryan White, My Own Story

    An excerpt from a touching tale of a courageous young man, his battle against fear and hatred, and his fight to educate…

    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
    Literary Biographies
    Illness and Diseases
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  • REFERENCE

    Jerry Spinelli Biography

    A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…

    Subjects:
    Baseball
    Sports
    Physical Education and Fitness
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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…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Sports
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  • REFERENCE

    Assessment of Learning Through "The Duke" Lesson

    Assessment sheet for Learning Through The Duke lesson.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Music Appreciation
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Lewis Temple

    Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Inventions
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  • REFERENCE

    Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

    The full text of the autobiography of Harriet Brent Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.

    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
    African-American History
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  • William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity

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    William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…

    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
    Literature
    Fiction
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  • Writing Biographies: Celebrate Aboriginals

    LESSON PLANS

    Writing Biographies: Celebrate Aboriginals

    Pupils will select a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island origin and complete a KWL chart as they explore and…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Australian History
    Culture and Diversity
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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.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Inventions
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  • Richard Milhouse Nixon

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    Richard Milhouse Nixon

    Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Presidents
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  • Gerald Rudolph Ford

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    Gerald Rudolph Ford

    Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Presidents
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  • Attorney General Janet Reno

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    Attorney General Janet Reno

    Share the story of Janet Reno, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about an important politician.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Political Figures
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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.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Film and Video (Cinematography)
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