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Birth of America
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Your students will enjoy reading July 4 trivia, a whimsical diary of the Declaration, and letters by Abigail Adams, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. You'll also find plenty of patriotic poems and songs, which will be a fun supplement to any U.S. history course.

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Geography Activities for Middle School

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Geography Activities for Middle School

Help students explore the world and develop their geography knowledge with this packet of geography activities for middl...

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Exit Tickets for Middle School Classrooms

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Exit Tickets for Middle School Classrooms

Exit tickets are a form of assessment that are often used informally to assess how well students grasped a lesson, what ...

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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History of Father's Day

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History of Father's Day

Learn the origins of Father's Day, and then complete one of the related activities.

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Speaking of Slavery

Word puzzles hold the answers to clues about issues of slavery in the United States.

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Holiday Self-Care: Getting the Most of your Breaks

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Holiday Self-Care: Getting the Most Out of Your Time Off

Carrying a Heavy Load Quite possibly only one memory eclipses that of your first classroom as a teacher - that of you...

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Map It Out

On a map, trace a character's travels in a story.

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The Father of Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud

Learn about Sigmund Freud's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities.

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Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children Common Core Lesson Plans

Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley presents students with the untold sto...

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