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Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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Getting to Know Me

Kids fill-in autobiographical information in this worksheet to tell others about themselves. Use this worksheet at the…

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

Creative Writing

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An Autobiographical Poem

Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject matter.

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…

Subjects:

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up

Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…

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Reading

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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Sunflowers, Van Gogh, and You

Students will taste sunflower seeds, plant sunflowers, research Vincent van Gogh, and paint a picture of a sunflower.

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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John Venn

Explore connections in mathematics and history with this article on John Venn.

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Mathematicians

Mathematics

Logic and Problem Solving

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Pride and Prejudice Reading Guide

Introduce students to Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's most popular novel, through a book synopsis and author…

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Reading and Literature

Novels

Literary Style and Techniques

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Timeline: Conscription in the United States, 1620-Present

Does the U.S. still have the draft? Were there actually draft riots in America? Did half of George Washington's army…

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Social Studies and History

World History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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Digital Book Library from DK

Brush up on your knowledge on history and earth, life, and physical sciences with these beautifully illustrated, digital…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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Helen Keller

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Helen Keller.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Instant Expert: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Become an instant expert on volcanoes and earthquakes! Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you…

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Science

Earth Science

Natural Disasters

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Sense and Sensibility

Use a teaching guide that includes a synopsis of Sense and Sensibility, great discussion questions, and Web links.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Eye Wonder: Weather

From violent hurricanes and electric storms to baking sunshine and torrential rain, discover the power and beauty of the…

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Science

Earth Science

Weather

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We Beat the Street Discussion Guide

Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with discussion questions for We Beat…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Heroes & Role Models

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Learn About Susan B. Anthony

A perfect activity for younger children for Women's History Month! Students will create their own book about Susan B.…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Albert Einstein, Physicist

Albert Einstein is known for his Theory of Relativity and other discoveries. A biography on Einstein and related…

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Science

Scientists

Physics

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Rachel Carson: The Coming of a Silent Spring

Enhance reading comprehension with a lesson that is centered around a biography about environmentalist Rachel Carson.

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Reading and Literature

Ecology

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Gandhi

Learn about Mohandas Gandhi's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.

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Social Studies and History

World History

India

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Eyewitness: Jungle

Eyewitness: Jungle explores the world of rain forests and related ecosystems, bringing viewers face to face with…

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Rainforests

Animals (Zoology)

Earth Science

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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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Michelle Kwan Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic athlete Michelle Kwan and answer reading…

Subjects:

Literary Biographies

Olympic Games

Physical Education and Fitness

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