Community and Ways of Life (page 8)

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Maya Angelou

A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

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African-American History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

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Occupations with the Largest Job Growth, 2004–2014

Predictions about careers that will be popular in the near future.

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete

Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.

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Olympic Games

Athletes

Award and Prize Winners

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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion

Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

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Physical Education and Fitness

Health and Safety

Olympic Games

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Old Sturbridge Village Vocabulary

Vocabulary associated with the "Old Sturbridge Village" lesson.

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Pilgrims

Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

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Fathers as Caretakers -- Facts and Figures

This reference article provides facts and figures about caretakers.

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Families

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Interviewing an Older Relative

Assign a project that is perfect for Family History Month (October).

Subjects:

Listening

Social Studies and History

Families

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Large Masks

Assign an art project that introduces African masks and celebrates diversity.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Community and Ways of Life

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City Highlights

Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on appreciating home.

Subjects:

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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Our Helpful Neighbors

Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on neighborhood workers.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Community Helpers

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Jobs at Home

Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on showing respect for family members.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Families

Community and Ways of Life

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What Could Be Better Than This? Teacher's Guide

Explore with your students the writing and illustrations in What Could Be Better Than This? This guide will help you…

Subjects:

Fantasy Fiction

Families

Children's Book

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Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books

Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…

Subjects:

Immigration

Government and Civics

Social Studies and History

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Stay with Me Discussion Guide

Stimulate class discussion and deepen students' understanding of the book Stay with Me through the questions provided in…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 9: "The Quest Is Achieved"

Consider the meaning of heroism with your class as students read The Lord of the Rings, Book Six. This printable…

Subjects:

Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Sketches from a Spy Tree Teacher's Guide

Extend students' enjoyment of the book Sketches from a Spy Tree with the many language arts activities in this printable…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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Spitting Image Reader's Guide

Teach students about the war on poverty with the resources in this reader's guide for Spitting Image, a book about…

Subjects:

Novels

Social Change in Literature

Community and Ways of Life

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My Family & Me: Printable Book (K-2)

Encourage your class to discover everything they can about their families, with this printable book. Students will learn…

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Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells

Books

Literature

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A Reader's Guide for The Sugar Island

Stimulate class discussion and deepen students' understanding of the book The Sugar Island. The reader's guide will help…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Adventure

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Lawrence of Arabia

Interesting facts and fun activities related to writer, adventurer, and freedom fighter Lawrence of Arabia.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Heroes & Role Models

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Buster Keaton's Birthday

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Buster Keaton.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Actors and Actresses

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A Family Wordsearch

Students complete the word search to learn about different activities they can do with their family.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Nutrition

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Newcomer's Welcome Book

Welcome new students into the community with this printable book created by classmates.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Immigration

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