New ReviewAngelique Kidjo and Kerry Kennedy are the focal points of a lesson designed to shed light on inspirational women during Women's History Month. Scholars discuss and examine the lives of two women then showcase a woman in their lives who...

New ReviewA four-part lesson features a video that details the life of a Mongolian queen. An eight-question quiz, related resources, and discussion questions follow the video to enhance the learning experience.

New ReviewWhich is a stronger password: a person's birth date, or password123? Neither! With more than 200 lessons, scholars discover how to create a strong password and be responsible and kind digital citizens. Using videos, interactive...

New ReviewThe Dvorak keyboard was designed in the 1930s as a way to facilitate speed typing. Using the interactive lessons, scholars learn how to type effectively on a Dvorak with more than 650 practice and review sessions. They also watch brief...

New ReviewHow will Lauren do on her big flight test? Scholars practice typing as they embark on an interactive storytelling voyage. As they finish each section, they advance to the next one. When they've finished all four chapters, they've read an...

New ReviewAfter waking up in an unfamiliar land, Sam wonders if he'll ever make it back home. He just might—with the help of someone's typing skills! Each of the five chapters in Sam and Luna has four sections that scholars progress through as...

New ReviewAlex's baseball comes to life ... what happens next? The only way to find out is to keep typing and advance to the next section! As scholars type, the program tracks their accuracy, speed, and overall time. As a bonus, after finishing...

New ReviewIn our increasingly multi-ethnic society, many students find it difficult to identify themselves as belonging to any one ethnicity. Gene Tagaban, a Tlingit, Cherokee, Filipino offers his personal experiences with these questions in his...

New ReviewArtists, musicians, and dramatists have long been the leaders in the quest for social justice. To gain an understanding of the power of the arts to address social issues, class members listen to a reading of Drew Daywalt's The Day the...

New ReviewDuring his first few games as the first black player in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson proved that he could withstand the wily curveball of Johnny Sain as well as the racial epithets shouted from opposing teams' dugouts. A short...

New ReviewMany English teachers dream of a classroom full of readers silently enjoying their books. A useful guide helps make that dream become a reality by providing book recommendations for a range of readers. Each suggestion includes the...

New ReviewThe works of Jacqueline Woodson introduce readers to diverse characters and themes. A guide covers many of the author's best-known books such as Brown Girl Dreaming and Locomotion. Dive & Discuss and Explore & Extend activities...

New ReviewLaurie Halse Anderson tackles challenging topics for teens. An educator's guide shares activities for many of her novels such as Prom, Shout, and Wintergirls. Questions, perfect to use as either discussion or as essay prompts, accompany...

New ReviewHistorical fiction novels give readers a chance to step into someone else's shoes. An educator's guide from Penguin Common Core Lesson Plans provides resources to accompany three historical fiction novels written by Ruta Sepetys: Between...

New ReviewTyping with only one hand may be easier than it sounds! With a series of 442 lessons on right-hand typing, scholars play games, watch videos, and complete practice activities to improve their typing skills. As pupils type, the...

New ReviewWhat's the best way to learn how to type with only one hand? Typing Club to the rescue! As scholars advance during the course of 400 lessons, they learn how to use only their left hands to type on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Pupils watch...

New ReviewFiery Typist and Keyboard Crusher are just two of the badges individuals earn with a series of 100 typing lessons. Scholars practice typing the alphabet, numbers, and symbols. An interactive interface provides updates on users' speed and...

New ReviewHave your pi and eat it too! Learners explore the origin of pi as they measure the circumference and diameter of circles and calculate the ratios. Following the exploration, individuals complete a set of questions that help them get to...

New ReviewBrown rice contains vitamins B and E, while white rice lasts longer in storage. The availability of rice around the world makes it a great candidate for genetic engineering. Scholars apply their knowledge of genetic engineering to solve...

New ReviewMore than half the world's population eats rice as a daily staple ... imagine if that rice could prevent illness. Scientists genetically engineered rice to include vitamin A for just that purpose. However, room for debate still exists....

New ReviewThe reintroduction of a species to an area doesn't always go as expected. Scholars learn about the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park with a video, reading, and discussion questions. They complete a hands-on activity...

New ReviewAreas that previously included no risk of Lyme disease now have cases every year. Scholars learn about the spread of Lyme disease and the relationship with ecological succession. Then, they discuss possible solutions using the known food...

New ReviewMost species of animals include a variety of fur or hair color, but why? Scholars watch a video about a changing environment for mice. As the rocks around them change hues, different colors of mice begin to thrive. Discussion questions...

New ReviewMore asthma attacks happen at higher altitudes, but why? Scholars complete worksheets, learning about homeostasis and feedback related to breathing. Then, they work in small groups to experiment with breathing in limited amounts of...