Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Hammurabi's Code

For Students 9th - 10th
Read introductory commentary and interpretations of Hammurabi's Code, followed by the text itself. Site by Fordham University.
Primary
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Code of Hammurabi" by Unknown

For Students 7th - 9th
The Code of Hammurabi is a Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia dating back to 1772 B.C. The Code which consists of 282 laws and corresponding punishments. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Digitized Signals Are the Future of the Black Box

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the black boxes on airplanes being replaced with more reliable digital signals. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Chapter 65 Noise Control

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides Chapter 65 of the US Code on Public Health and Warfare that discusses noise control. Browse the hyperlinks to read about each section.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (12) reading passages (grades 6-11) to pair with "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. In this classic novel, Okonkwo, a wealthy and respected member of the Umuofia clan, resists the forces of change brought to Africa by...
Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: National Industrial Recovery Act (1933)

For Students 9th - 10th
A site for reading all about the National Industrial Recovery Act and view the complete transcript of the original text.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Justice, Freedom & Equality: What Is Fair?

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, Justice, Freedom & Equality: What is fair?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account...
Interactive
E Reading Worksheets

Ereading Worksheet: Author's Purpose

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
A ten-question interactive reading exercise over the author's purpose. An embed code is available for class websites.