Worksheet
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Characteristics of Plants

For Students 7th - 9th
In this characteristics of plants activity, students conduct an experiment on how a vascular plant moves nutrients to all its parts. They describe the difference between the celery leaf from sugar water and plain water. Students also...
Lesson Plan
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Helen Frankenthaler Biography

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine the abstract art of Helen Frankenthaler. In this art analysis lesson, students complete a criticism of the aesthetics of the art, analyze the color use in the art, and research the history of abstract art.
Lesson Plan
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A Lucky Break

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students complete activities where they identify and decipher common phrases that are related to poultry and then cook drumsticks as a class. In this poultry lesson plan, students also read the history of the chicken and create idioms.
Lesson Plan
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Lindbergh Flies Again

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners research to find the location of the flight of Charles Lindbergh, and interpret its significance. They identify and analyze the changes in aeronautic technology since 1927. The lesson lists several discussion questions that can...
Lesson Plan
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High-fliers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Heathrow airport. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the history of Heathrow Airport and the current opening of terminal 5.
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Poisoned Chalice

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore espionage. In this current events lesson, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets. 
Lesson Plan
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Executive Decisions

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Young scholars explore the role of judges in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the responsibilities of judges and the justice reform in Britain.
Lesson Plan
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Current Changes in Currency Design: Why A Newly Redesigned $50 Note?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine United States currency with its new design. They discuss the reasons for the change. They also examine the impact this had on the economy as a whole.
Lesson Plan
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A New Century Of Flight

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils study an article on high speed travel.  In this investigative lesson plan students pupils read an article, answer questions then work in groups to calculate problems. 
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Cezanne's Still Lifes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will view film footage of Paul Cezanne's actual studio in Aix-en-Provence and compare objects they see to his drawings and paintings in the National Gallery of Art collection. By selecting and arranging objects of their choice,...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "Seven Decades On, Anne Frank's Words Still Comfort" by Scott Simon

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Seven Decades On, Anne Frank's Words Still Comfort" by Scott Simon, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: On Second Anniversary, Haiti Still Recovering From Earthquake

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "On Second Anniversary, Haiti Still Recovering from Earthquake" by Nancy Miller, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Can You Still Have Hope When Life Seems Hopeless?

For Students 9th - 10th
The Myanmar (also known as Berma) military has been accused of human rights violations with their increasingly violent persecution of Rohingya Muslims, an ethnic and religious minority in the nation. The violence in Myanmar has displaced...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Trailblazing Surgeon Mary Walker Still One of a Kind

For Students 7th - 8th
Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919) was an American abolitionist, prisoner of war, and surgeon. She received the highest medal one can receive in the military, the Medal of Honor, for her role as a surgeon during the Civil War. In this...
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: You Must Still Think Yourself, Cas Can Only Help

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity illustrates the proof of having three zeros on a cubic function using CAS.
Activity
University of Virginia Library

Prism: "Mine Is a Wide Estate" Visualization

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] See the results of how users have highlighted James Still's "Mine is a Wide Estate." Text details that are neutral are blue, non-Appalachian are red, and Appalachian are green. Click on any word to see...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: List of Japanese Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a sizeable list of Japanese writers and poets, organized alphabetically. It includes many 20th century and contemporary people, as well as a scattering of writers from earlier periods. Some authors have extensive articles; others...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: List of Spanish Language Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia with a fantastic list of Spanish language authors, organized by country. List is weighted toward authors from Spain but includes at least 1-2 authors for Latin American countries. For some authors, biographical references...
Website
Other

Ministry of Culture and Communication: Paris, a Roman City

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history of Paris (or Lutetia, as the ancient Romans called it) by following archaeological remnants and still-extant traces of its earlier inhabitants. Paris, A Roman City, focuses principally on the Roman phase of the city's...
Article
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Kids Health: Shyness

For Students 3rd - 8th
Would you sometimes rather be by yourself than with a group of friends? Do you get a little nervous when you meet someone new? It's very probable that you have felt shy before. Some people are just shy in certain situations, other people...
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Workers' Rights and the History of Labor Unions

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Claude Debussy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Claude Debussy (1862-1918 CE), a famous French composer/musician, went to school to study piano, but failed. This resource describes how he was able to still become a famous composer. Also learn more about his life and his works. Use...
Article
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Kids Health: Teaching Your Child How to Use 911

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Everyone needs to know about calling 911 in an emergency. But kids also need to know the specifics about what an emergency is. This article gives a list of when to call 911 and pointers on how to talk to the 91 1 operator.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Solving Equations With Solve It

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This activity will provide an opportunity for students to review solving equations on an application and still get credit for it.