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Annenberg Learner: Biography of Amer: A Different Perspective on Progressivism

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this thought-provoking overview by historian Waldo E. Martin of progressivism as seen from the perspective of African Americans, Native Americans, and new Asian immigrants.
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Annenberg Learner: Motivating Middle School Students to Revise and Edit [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This article explores the idea of authentic audiences and student publication for motivating student writers.
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Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise article explores possible solutions to the hazardous waste problem.
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Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Sewage

For Students 3rd - 8th
This concise article looks at the definition of sewage and the cost of treating waste water.
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Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Sewage Solutions

For Students 3rd - 8th
A natural and less expensive approach to sewage treatment is discussed in this article about a California city that uses an artificial wetlands waste treatment plant.
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Annenberg Learner: Math in Daily Life: Cooking by Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
What's the relationship between ratios and cooking? Find out by reading this brief article, which shows you how to use math in order to increase or decrease a recipes output.
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Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Meet the Whale Expert: Anne Smrcina

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the Whale Expert, Anne Smrcina! Learn about her exciting career working with humpback whales.