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"Julie of the Wolves"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. They...
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The Origins of Islamic Law: Sharia, Islam, Muslims

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the development and history of Islamic Law (Sharia). They also begin to make comparisons to Western and Judaic Law traditions.
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Colorful and Textured Backgrounds

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students create a solid color background for a web page. They calculate the hexadecimal code for a color value. They change the color of text and hypertext link items. They create a textured background from a graphic file.
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Alaska

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study three Alaska Native leaders who led their people using different methods in different circumstances. They explore the attributes of a good leader and apply that exploration to their own lives.
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Breaking News English: Microsoft Targets Apple iTunes

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Microsoft Targets Apple iTunes," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Mo'nique

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Mo'Nique, an American actress, stand-up comedian, and talk-show host known for her bawdy humor and dramatic gravitas.