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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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An Overview of Kwanzaa

An article defining and explaining Kwanzaa, the African-American holiday of culture.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Culture and Diversity

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The Asteroids

An article describing the 30,000 pieces of rocky debris between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars known as the asteroids,…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Power in Math and Science: Advice for Parents

Help parents find ways to reinforce math and science skills.

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Science

Mathematics

Health and Safety

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Ninth Grade: Advice to Parents

Offer these tips to parents of ninth graders to help them understand what their children are experiencing.

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Encouraging Pre-Readers: Advice for Parents

Hand out this list of activities to help parents raise children ready to read.

Subjects:

Early Reading

Reading

Reading and Literature

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How Old Is the Universe?

An article describing how scientists have determined the age of the universe.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Teaching Mathematics to Gifted Students in a Mixed-Ability Classroom

Tips on how to teach math to gifted students in your regular classrooms.

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Mathematics

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History of the Calendar

Learn about the history and purpose of calendars.

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Social Studies and History

Space and Astronomy

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Seasons

Seasons are caused by the 23.4-degree tilt of Earth's axis, which alternately turns the North and South Poles toward the…

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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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Lowest Recorded Temperatures

Distribute a chart that lists the lowest recorded temperatures in various parts of the world.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Weather

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Greatest Snowfalls in North America

Distribute a chart that lists the greatest recorded snowfalls in North America.

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Science

Earth Science

Weather

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Types of Snow

Distribute an article that explains where snow comes from and discusses different types of snow crystals.

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Science

Earth Science

Weather

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Weather Terms

Test your students' knowledge of weather-related vocabulary with this word list.

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Science

Earth Science

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The 100 Most Significant Events of the Last Thousand Years

A list of milestones from the last millenium.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Science

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Remembering the Day of Infamy

Read a historical account of what occurred on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, December 7, 1941.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Ancient Civilizations

World War II (1939-1945)

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Types of Ballots

Reference an article that explains the different types of ballots that are used in elections in the United States.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Elections

World Politics

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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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Athletes

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The Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Read about Fat Man and Little Boy, the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by Americans during World War II.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World War II (1939-1945)

Japan

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The Berlin Wall

Take a look back at the fall of Communism and Soviet influence as you read this article.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

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Genghis Khan (Temujin) Biography

Learn about the life of Genghis Khan, the thirteenth century Mongolian conqueror, by reading this biography.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Rulers (Persons)

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Groucho Marx Biography & Activities

Read this biography to learn about comedian Groucho Marx. Then, have children form their own comedy teams and share…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Entertainers

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William Wallace Biography & Activities

Enrich your study of Edward I and the 13th century with this biography and enrichment activities about William Wallace,…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Scotland

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Trinidad and Tobago

Learn about the history, geography, and government of Trinidad and Tobago—Caribbean islands that gained independence…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Caribbean Islands

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