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  • BOOK GUIDES

    The Tempest

    Shakespeare's last play, The Tempest, covers the serious topics of colonialism and imperialism, making this work perfect…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literary Drama
    Banned Books and Censorship
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Wonders of the World

    Students will go on an internet scavenger hunt of the Wonders of the World - natural, man-made, and ancient.

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
    Musical Instruments
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Instant Expert

    Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find…

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    Science
    Social Studies and History
    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Exploring Explorers Lesson Plan

    Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into unexplored places to discover new lands.

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Map
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  • MAPS

    Map Making, Floor Plans & Map Reading

    Making maps will help students to use scale and compasses.

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Explorers
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  • Mount Everest Timeline

    WORKSHEETS

    Mount Everest Timeline

    Review the chronology of attempts to ascend Mount Everest with this printable word fill. Pupils will learn about the…

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Explorers
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  • ACTIVITIES

    A Day in Space Sub Kit (Grades 5-6)

    Allow students to learn about outer space while you're away from your classroom with this substitute teacher kit for…

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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Space Exploration
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  • Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers

    WORKSHEETS

    Daily Journal Topics: Exceptional Explorers

    Assign one of six journal topics for students on the subject of Exceptional Explorers.

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    Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics
    Letters, Journals and Diaries
    Writing
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  • Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography

    REFERENCE

    Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography

    In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the life of an explorer. Use this short biography on Sacagawea…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
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  • The First Man in Space

    REFERENCE

    The First Man in Space

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Yuri Alekseivich Gagarin, the first human ever to fly in space.

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    Science
    Space Exploration
    Astronauts and Space Flights
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  • MAPS

    Chart Columbus's Voyages

    Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.

    Subjects
    Social Studies and History
    Map
    Australia and New Zealand
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Pedro's Journal Literature Guide

    The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes enrichment activities and Internet…

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    Reading and Literature
    Historical Fiction
    Discovery and Exploration
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  • The Great Space Race

    WORKSHEETS

    The Great Space Race

    Teach students about the race between the US and the USSR to get into space.

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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Space Exploration
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day

    In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The often-repeated "fact" that…

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    Reading and Literature
    Nonfiction Literature
    Discovery and Exploration
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  • The Gold Rush Reading Warm-Up

    DAILY WARM-UPS

    The Gold Rush Reading Warm-Up

    This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a passage on the Gold Rush and comprehension…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Reading Comprehension
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  • REFERENCE

    Eyewitness: Explorer

    Take a look at the often hazardous and perilous world of exploration from the lives and navigation techniques of the…

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    Reading and Literature
    Informational Texts
    Discovery and Exploration
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  • Disaster in the Air: Challenger Space Shuttle

    WORKSHEETS

    Disaster in the Air: Challenger Space Shuttle

    Distribute an article that examines the Challenger space shuttle tragedy of 1986.

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    Social Studies and History
    Science
    Astronauts and Space Flights
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  • Conquering Mount Everest

    WORKSHEETS

    Conquering Mount Everest

    In 1953 explorers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest, as described in this sheet. …

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Twentieth Century
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  • Explorers of North and South America

    MAPS

    Explorers of North and South America

    Learn about discovery and exploration in North and South America with this social studies printable. Students will match…

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    Map
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  • Columbus Day Activities

    WORKSHEETS

    Columbus Day Activities

    Description of the navigational instruments used by Columbus and a creative writing activity.

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    Social Studies and History
    Explorers
    Creative Writing
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  • Explorer Research Project

    WORKSHEETS

    Explorer Research Project

    Use this organizer to help pupils complete a research project on explorers.

    Subjects:
    Explorers
    Discovery and Exploration
    Social Studies and History
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  • Settling the West

    WORKSHEETS

    Settling the West

    Review concepts of westward expansion with this matching worksheet.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue

    WORKSHEETS

    Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Christopher Columbus's voyage.

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Early Astronomers

    REFERENCE

    Early Astronomers

    Teach students about the lives and ideas of early astronomers with a research activity.

    Subjects:
    Space and Astronomy
    Science
    Space Exploration
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