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  • Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities

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    Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities

    Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Historical Documents
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    Chinese New Year - Videos & Activities

    Learn about the ancient traditions and modern celebrations of the Chinese New Year. These videos and classroom…

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  • MLK Day Videos and Activities

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with these…

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    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • George Washington Videos and Activities

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    George Washington - Videos & Activities

    Learn about George Washington, the first president of the United States. Though these educational videos and related…

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  • History of Thanksgiving Videos and Activities

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    History of Thanksgiving

    Learn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Each educational video on the history of Thanksgiving is paired with…

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    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Colonial America
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  • History of Halloween Videos & Activities

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    History of Halloween Videos & Activities

    Learn about the origins of Halloween traditions through these educational videos and activities. Students will learn…

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  • Abraham Lincoln Videos and Activities

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    Abraham Lincoln – Videos & Activities

    Study the life and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Though these educational…

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  • Winter Solstice Videos and Activities

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    Winter Solstice - Videos & Activities

    The winter solstice occurs on December 21. Use these educational videos and related activities to teach students about…

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  • Memorial Day Videos

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    Memorial Day Educational Videos

    Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Learn about the history and traditions of Memorial Day with these…

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  • Make Homemade Playdough for Your Classroom

    Homemade playdough is easy (and fun!) to make! Save yourself some time and money at the craft store and try out these quick and easy playdough recipes using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

    Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

    • 1 cup water

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    • 1/2 cup salt • 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

    • Food coloring

    • Saucepan

    • 1 cup flour

    • Plastic gloves

    • Food coloring

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    Video Clip from "My Name Is Belle"

    Watch a clip from the documentary film, My Name Is Belle, about Belle Yang. Share this video clip (1:14) with students so they can learn about the immigrant experience of Belle Yang, author and illustrator of Always Come Home to Me.
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    Open Studios with Matt Tavares

    Meet Matt Tavares, illustrator of Iron Hans: A Grimms' Fairy Tale, and learn about his collaboration for Lady Liberty in this video clip (2:02).
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