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A Woman's Story: The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine the life of Lavinia Warren, the wife of Tom Thumb. They examine the impact of stereotyping and other behaviors by different groups. They examine roles and status in society as well.
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Water Trash

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine how plastic waste affects the marine environment. They describe techniques that reduce plastic waste in this environment after examining plastic waste that accumulates in their own homes.
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Shelby County: The Regulator-Moderator War

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders comprehend the importance of the Regulator-Moderator War through John W. Middleton's memoir. They comprehend how the different motivations held by each faction began the conflict. Students are shown the map of Shelby...
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Graphing the Past Using Today's Technology

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research statistical data regarding their current social studies unit. They write questions about the measures of central tendency, collect and analyze the data, insert the data into a spreadsheet, and generate graphs.
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Deportation and Loss

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss the issues of isolation and deportation as they are related to the Holocaust. After reading a brief passage about deportation and confinement in a concentration camp, 7th graders discuss the feelings involved in...
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The Joy Luck Club

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read The Joy Luck Club and analyze the effect of having to translate from one culture into another. Students trace patterns that link mothers and daughters in the novel, and write an essay comparing personal experiences to those...
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Family Responsibility and Commitment

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners discuss the meaning of family and how they can community love and affection. Using an analysis of the work of Picasso, students define who is in their family. They discuss the various ways family members express their affection...
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Do the Right Thing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider the relationship between gang violence and the factors that can contribute to its increase. After researching the issues behind one such factor, students make recommendations that may help reduce gang violence.
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"Taming the Bicycle"

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss invention of bicycle and early obstacles to riding, listen to and discuss short story "Taming the Bicycle" by Mark Twain, define vocabulary words from story, and create and present humorous "how to" project to...
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Poet Naomi Shihab Nye

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze poetry by Naomi Shihab Nye. They define stereotypes, view and discuss a video interview with Nye, present an oral reading of a poem, and write a persuasive letter to an author.
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Here's to Your Health!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Studets research a health issue. They write an essay about the health issue. The create a public service announcement.
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The Voyages of James Cook

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to explorer James Cook and explore some basic information. They watch and take notes as the teacher present the Cook overview. Students play Cook Jeopardy following the slideshow. They play Jeopardy to see how...
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An Orderly Wagon Train Migration

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work in small groups to organize a wagon train for a trek westward. They determine leadership responsibilities and rules needed to make a successful trek.
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Breaking News English: Tests Show Diana Driver Was Drunk

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Tests Show Diana Driver Was Drunk," and then respond to 1 interview, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Passes Away

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Passes Away," 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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Breaking News English: 50,000 Dead - US Token Aid

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "50,000 Dead - US Token Aid," 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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Breaking News English: Canine Suicide Puzzle

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Canine Suicide Puzzle," 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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Breaking News English: Hangover Cures Do Not Work

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Hangover Cures Do Not Work," and then respond to 1 graphic organizer, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Sheep Suicides Cause Financial Ruin," 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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Breaking News English: UN Appeals for More Pakistan Aid

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a variety of warm up, before listening/reading, while reading/listening, listening, after reading, homework and discussion activities. 
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Breaking News English: Obama Declares H1N1 National Emergency

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Obama Declares H1N1 National Emergency," 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.
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Breaking News English: 3.8 Million Kenyans in Need of Food Aid

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "3.8 Million Kenyans in Need of Food Aid," 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.
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Breaking News English: Tragedy Strikes Hajj at Mina

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Tragedy Strikes Hajj at Mina," 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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Breaking News English: Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Fifth Night of Riots in Paris Suburb," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.