Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Nice Kids Finish First: Study Finds Social Skills Can Predict Future

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Nice Kids Finish First: Study Finds Social Skills Can Predict Future Success" by Audie Cornish, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be...
Lesson Plan
US Mint

U.s. Mint: A Question, Mr. Lincoln! [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners interview each other to gather information and practice interviewing skills. Then they ask questions about President Abe Lincoln and research to find out information about his life.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! Real People: Physical Therapist

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [1:15] with a physical therapist in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! Real People: Dietitian

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview with a dietitian in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work!: Real People: Lighting Designer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [0:37] with a working lighting designer in which he answers questions about his job, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! Real People: Company Manager

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [0:50] with the manager of a production company in which he answers questions about his job, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! Real People: Actor

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [1:14] with a cast member of the stage production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" in which she answers questions about her job as an actor, her qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! Real People: Producer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [1:43] with a television producer in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Maniac Magee

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Kids Work! Real People: Radiologic Technologist

For Students 3rd - 8th
Interview [0:48] with a radiologic technologist in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.