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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Mid Autumn Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Mid-Autumn Festival, an annual Chinese harvest festival. The article describes how the Chinese celebrate the festival and retells the folktale, "Chang E Flees to the Moon," that points to the festival's origin.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: To Autumn

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of John Keats' most renowned poems in this interesting site that looks at the themes, and background information on the poem.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Fall

For Students 3rd - 5th
Fall begins with the autumnal equinox, usually around September 22 or 23. The equinox is the time of the year when we have equal length of night and day.
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Science U

Science U: Reasons for the Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage uses diagrams and video to explain the causes of the seasons.
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: A Song for All Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
After listening to excerpts from four of the violin concertos from "The Four Seasons" by Italian composer and violinist, Antonio Vivaldi, decide which excerpt was meant to go with which season, and also decide where the earth would be in...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: With a Little Bread as Bait, Can You Make a Bird Migrate?

For Students 1st - 5th
You might like to play in the autumn leaves and winter snow, but have you noticed that many birds don't like to stick around for the cold weather? And instead of the birds you're used to seeing in the warm months, your new feathered...
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Stanley Kunitz

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Stanley Kunitz, who was known not only for his poetry, but for his unfailing support of young poets. This site includes the texts of several of his poems, as well as transcripts of several interviews and critical...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Hoot & Howl Poems: Fall Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students develop a spooky poem for autumn by utilizing strong word choice.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: A Matter of Degrees: Tilt of Earth's Axis Affects the Seasons

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this science fair project, use a globe and a heat lamp to investigate how the angle of the Sun affects global warming. This project includes the objective, background questions, a list of all the materials you'll need, and the...
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Other

Shadow Poetry: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry Wadworth Longfellow (1807-1882 CE) shows his brilliance through his poetry on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: The Zhou Dynasty of Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study the Zhou Dynasty of Ancient China including the Eastern and Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn Period, and the Warring States on this website.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Boucher, Francois

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of French painter, noted for his pastoral and mythological scenes, Francois Boucher. Includes full color images of his work with captions.
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Math Drills

Math Drills: Seasonal Math Worksheets

For Students K - 1st
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These seasonal-themed math worksheets focus on topics such as patterning, mixed operations, and addition.
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NumberNut

Number Nut: Calendar Origins

For Students 3rd - 8th
History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...

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