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Thanksgiving Slide Show
Second graders produce a simple piece of writing given the topic sentence: "I am thankful for..." . Students translate their piece of writing into an electronic format using the software program KidPix. Students present their completed...
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Thanksgiving Friends
Students listen to teacher read alouds of books that include facts about Thanksgiving. They discuss what they are thankful for and share this discussion with another class through e-mail.
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Homelessness:Key Terms
Learners explore the concept of homelessness. For this social issues lesson, students research homelessness through key terms, in order explore the concept in more depth.
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Looking Through Time
Second graders research their local history and create a books program.
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Let's do dinner
Students observe the benefits of family structured activities. In this social studies instructional activity, students keep a journal of their experience in having dinner with their families every night for a week. Students research the...
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Name Geneology Essay
Learners research the meaning of their names and write an essay about their findings.
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Write Me A Picture
Pupils practice with various art techniques, such as calligraphy and painting. They create a calligraphy writing on paper given to them by their teacher. They illustrate the writing and share with the class.
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How to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Mogol Empire
Learners research information on the Mongolian Empire from various readings and online videos of primary sources and create a poster for oral presentation. Students connect history with the current day, while incorporating geographical,...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?
Learners explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history instructional activity, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Learners should examine the point of view each of the accounts...
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Tallahassee Project
Sixth graders gather information from technological sources such as TV, radio, and Internet as well as from newspapers and maps and produce a final printed report. They use the data to create a spreadsheet and read a Florida state...
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Constitutional Issues: Separation of Powers
Students discribe the principle and the history of separation of powers.
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D-Day Message from General Eisenhower to General Marshall
Students use documents in the National Archives of the United States to evaluate the effectiveness of D-Day.
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Telegram from Senator Joseph McCarthy to President Harry S. Truman
Students research Senator Joseph McCarthy's February 9, 1950 speech, given at Wheeling, West Virginia, in which he claimed more than 200 State Department employees were members of the Communist Party.
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Modern Dance and the Harlem Renaissance
Students create an artistic rendering based on what they have learned from the film and the lesson.
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Class Alphabet Book
Students are introduced to the Kid Pix software program and its templates. With a partner, they use the internet find a picture that starts with each letter of the alphabet. They practice saying and reading the words to their partner for...
American Library Association
Building Libraries & Library Additions: Selected Bibliography
This helpful, annotated bibliography is not limited to school libraries and media centers, but most of the information can be applied to a school situation.
American Library Association
Building Libraries & Library Additions: Selected Bibliography
This helpful, annotated bibliography is not limited to school libraries and media centers, but most of the information can be applied to a school situation.
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Daylighting Design in Libraries [Pdf]
Making optimum use of natural light is the focus of this .pdf document useful for those involved in facilities planning or redesign.
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Acoustics for Libraries [Pdf]
Learn about acoustical design issues in this .pdf document crucial for planning a new library or redesigning an existing one.
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Acoustics for Libraries [Pdf]
Learn about acoustical design issues in this .pdf document crucial for planning a new library or redesigning an existing one.
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Daylighting Design in Libraries [Pdf]
Making optimum use of natural light is the focus of this .pdf document useful for those involved in facilities planning or redesign.
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Pbs Learning Media: Camp Tv
Welcome to CAMP TV-a day camp experience in your living room! An enthusiastic head counselor, played by Zachary Noah Piser, guides "campers" as they learn through play. Content partners include the New York Public Library, Lincoln Center...
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Library Interior Finish Materials [Pdf]
For help in selecting floors, ceilings, wall finishes and window treatements, consult this 25 page .pdf document, which includes a list of resources and other information.
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Library Interior Finish Materials [Pdf]
For help in selecting floors, ceilings, wall finishes and window treatements, consult this 25 page .pdf document, which includes a list of resources and other information.