Reinforce speaking and listening skills with a collection created for the fourth grade scholar in mind. Pupils take part in an assortment of lesson plans designed to meet Common Core's speaking and listening standards. Be sure to check out each resource, as most can be implemented at any time of the year, as well as the notes section  to discover which standards the resource addresses. 

Young teenagers may be aware of the problems in the world, but they may not know how close the problems are in their own community — and the many ways they can help. Mobilize their concern with a number of projects about local outreach, global research, and practical ways to bring philanthropy to your middle school classroom.

The issues surrounding U.S. immigration, both authorized and unauthorized, are many and complex. The 11 resources in this collection provide high schoolers with an opportunity to investigate various point of view concerning the immigration debate and to consider their own stance on these issues.