Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: After 40 Years, the Complete Pentagon Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Pentagon Papers are a history of United States' political and military involvement in Vietnam from 1945 to 1967. In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg released portions of the documents to the press. Forty years later, the complete set of...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Army Eyes 3 D Printed Food for Soldiers by Aarti Shahani

For Students 7th - 8th
Today, when most people think of a printer, they think of a laser jet printer that prints ink on paper. But thanks to new technology, engineers have developed 3D printers that can print objects-and even food. As you read, take notes...
Article
Leaf Group

E How: How to Write a Talking Points Paper

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
This article by Byron Walsh focuses on writing a talking points paper for a public speaker which consists of researched, accurate information provided in bulleted lists with follow up sentences on specific topics.
Interactive
Other

Umuc: Secrets of My Research Success

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This 35-minute interactive tutorial models the research process via the story of Quentin, a UMUC student. It takes him through the various research process steps: understand how to locate background information on his topic by showing...
Handout
Other

The Latter Rain: The Temple of Jerusalem

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete discussion of the Temple of Jerusalem is found at this site. The focus is history and use. You'd better get your pen and paper ready for note-taking!