Curated OER
Juana Maria, the Real Lost Woman of San Nicolas Island
Students view a museum exhibit on Juana Maria. As a class, they describe the difference between real and fictional people and the difference between history and historical fiction. Using a map, they locate San Nicholas Island and...
Curated OER
Homographs
In this language arts worksheet, learners learn that a homograph has the same spelling as another word but a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation. On these 3 pages, students study 5 examples of homographs which have...
Curated OER
Modals of Necessity: Must, have Got to, Have to
In this English grammar worksheet, students differentiate between the usage of the words "must," "have got to," and "have to." Students complete 9 fill in the blank questions and self check answers using...
Curated OER
Places in a Town - Spot the Odd One Out
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match each place with a word list and decide which word in the list is the odd one out. Students complete 10 exercises.
Other
Best Evidence Encyclopedia: Middle and High School Reading
Looking for opportunities to improve your readers or to help your readers get ahead? BEE presents a number of programs that have been evaluated by their researchers to bring educators the best programs on the market. Learn about programs...
University of California
Passport to Paradise: The Rise of Islam
A short paragraph on the exhibition "Passport to Paradise" that recounts "The Rise of Islam" in Africa. Click the "continue" link at the end of the paragraph to read on.
Other
Mr. Dowling's Passport: Harry Truman's Decision
Read about Harry Truman and his decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan which ultimately ended World War II.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: 1938 "The Fateful Year"
1938 has been deemed "The Fateful Year" because Jewish persecution escalated. Jewish passports were revoked, Kristallnacht occurred, and Jewish property was forcibly taken. Read a summary and view primary sources such as photos,...