In this Halloween reading worksheet, students experience a 10 paragraph story about a pumpkin who longs to see the world. Older students could read this independently or it would be a read-aloud story for younger children.

In this Halloween recipe worksheet, students read directions on how to create a pumpkin cake. Students gather ingredients and follow the 7 steps to bake the cake. Note: This could be used any time of year; there are no graphics on the page.

Introduce learners to allegorical art with four bronze sculptures by Francesco Bertos. After modeling how to recognize bias and allegory in Bertos' Africa, class groups examine the other three sculptures in the series before creating...

The world would be a much different place without the help of pollinators. Read about the important role bats, hummingbirds, and various insects play in plant reproduction, exploring the interdependence of living things in an ecosystem....

In this Halloween reading worksheet, students learn the origin of the Jack O'Lantern by reading the Irish tale. Note: There are references in this story to selling souls to the Devil, purgatory, the fires of Hell and Jack who gets drunk...

Commonly found in the United States and Canada, the pumpkin offers nutritional value. Find out the varieties and ways to prepare the fall harvested squash.

The Iraqw are an agrico-pastoral people who live in north-central Tanzania. With the expansion of their territory, the Iraqw have come to interact and coexist with other ethnic groups. Maize is the staple crop of the Iraqw; it is...

"Dinka" is a term that has been used for centuries to refer to a people who speak of themselves as "Moinjaang," or "the people of the people." They live over a wide area in southern Sudan, amid the many streams and small rivers that feed...

A very nice resource on Alger Hiss and his trial for perjury in 1949. Excerpts are provided from the HUAC hearings, the trial itself and information on the role of Richard Nixon is given.

Read about the case against Alger Hiss, who was accused of spying for the Soviet Union. Investigation was done by the House Un-American Activities Committee.

An account from the FBI about the Alger Hiss case in which he was convicted of perjury after the accusation of his being a Soviet agent.