Lesson Plan
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Measurement and Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars solve problems using a calendar. In this calendar lesson, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided. 
Worksheet
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Breaking News English: Teacher on Trial for Attacking Student

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Teacher on Trial for Attacking Student," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
Interactive
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ESL: Possessive Nouns

For Students 4th - 6th
In this possessive nouns worksheet, students read 4 rules for making possessive nouns, completing short exercises after each. Page contains multiple links to additional resources.
Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Hubert H. Humphrey: 1948 Democratic National Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of Hubert H. Humphrey's address at the 1948 Democratic National Convention on July 14, 1948.
Primary
American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Elizabeth Glaser: 1992 Democratic National Convention Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and audio of Elizabeth Glaser's address to the 1992 Democratic National Convention on July 14. 1992, in New York; She and her two children had contracted AIDS due to a blood transfusion.
Website
PBS

Pbs: News Hour Extra: 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Turns Fifty

For Students 9th - 10th
Background on the history of the novel, 'To Kill a Mockingbird', banned in many U.S. school districts for many years, but now recognized as one of the greatest American novels. (July 14, 2010)
Website
CNN

Cnn: Alan Shepard Was a "Pretty Cool Customer" July 22,1998

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography and obituary of Alan B. Shepard. He was America's first space traveler. This site has links to related sites about Shepard and the early days of the space program.
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Week of July 18th 2016: 5 Things to Know About Mike Pence

For Students 9th - 10th
Donald Trump is expected to choose Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate, a source confirmed to NPR. Trump had planned to make an official announcement Friday morning in New York, but the candidate tweeted late Thursday that he...
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Country Profile: Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
A country profile on Georgia, a republic located in the Caucasus region. The article gives information on Georgia's recent history, the government and leadership, and the news media. It is dated July 14, 2004.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Questions and Answers About 2010 Us Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
A set of questions and answers covering topics such as defining a mid-term election, and big factors playing in the races. (July 14, 2010)
Website
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: World History Chronology: The Fall of the Bastille (1789)

For Students 9th - 10th
Details on the fall of the Bastille, July 14, 1789, explaining how an angry mob stormed the fortress and triumphed over the French Guard.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Healthy Eating: Healthy Eating: Collection

For Students 3rd - 7th
Support healthy eating by using these resources in the classroom. The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge was a nationwide recipe contest for kids ages 8-12 that promotes cooking and healthy eating. Winners attended a "State Dinner" at the White...
Graphic
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G. Sostero Image of C/2001 A2 Obtained on 2001 July 14

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information regarding the C/2002 A2 (Linear) comet, including historical and discovery information.
Primary
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Lb Johnson Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Video and transcript of the remarks made by President Johnson upon signing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty of July, 1968. [13:14]
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour Extra: Plans Change Dramatically for u.s. Financial Bailout

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and educators can deepen their knowledge of the bank bailout in the US and how it should be used to stimulate the economy and get businesses back up and running through these activities and lesson plan. November 14, 2008
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Trading Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive map that shows the conflict in Israel and Hezbollah. There is a timeline at the side of the map that shows different events that occurred on different days. Click on an event and it will move the map to where it happened....
Graphic
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Map of Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
A country profile on Georgia, a republic located in the Caucasus region. The article gives information on Georgia's recent history, the government and leadership, and the news media. It is dated July 14, 2004.
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Comte De Barras

For Students 9th - 10th
A French Jacobin, born in Province, in 1755, of an ancient family; served as second lieutenant in the regiment of Languedoc until 1775. He made, about this time, a voyage to the Isle-de-France, the governor of which was one of his...
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edmond Charles Genest

For Students 9th - 10th
Edmond-Charles Genet (January 8, 1763 - July 14, 1834), also known as Citizen Genet, was a French ambassador to the United States during the French Revolution.
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edward White Benson

For Students 9th - 10th
An English clergyman, born in Birmingham, July 14, 1829. Became the archbishop of Canterbury.
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jesse Duncan Elliott

For Students 9th - 10th
Jesse Duncan Elliot (July 14, 1782 - December 10, 1845) was a United States naval officer and commander of American naval forces in Lake Erie during the War of 1812, especially noted for his controversial actions during the Battle of...
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Nathaniel Lyon

For Students 9th - 10th
Nathaniel Lyon (July 14, 1818 - August 10, 1861) was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War and is noted for his actions in the state of Missouri at the beginning of the conflict.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Liberia: A Year of Slow Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the first year of peace following Liberia's 14 year civil war. This July 2007 article includes an interview with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and links to related subjects.
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Mary, Queen of Scots

For Students 9th - 10th
Mary I (popularly known in the English-speaking world as Mary, Queen of Scots and, in France, as Marie Stuart) (8 December 1542 - 8 February 1587) was Queen of Scots (the monarch of the Kingdom of Scotland) from 14 December 1542 to 24...