New ReviewLearning about journalism is exciting ... is that a fact or an opinion? With an engaging lesson plan, scholars learn how to differentiate between the two. Pupils also complete worksheets, watch a news story, and evaluate online news...

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 ReviewWhat's missing from most studies of the American Revolutionary War is information about the role African Americans played in the conflict. To correct this oversight, middle schoolers research groups like the Black Loyalists and  Black...

New ReviewIs progress progressing too fast? So believes the Lorax, the eponymous character from Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. Young environmental science students read the book and debate the arguments of the Lorax and the Once-ler regarding the value of...

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 ReviewWhen it comes to helping others, the sky's the limit! Pupils discuss practical ways to help others at school. Next, they put their ideas into action by creating a club or group to make a difference in their school communities.

New ReviewWhat do Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common? They were all peaceful social activists. As part of a series of lessons about peace activists, learners choose an activist to research, complete an activity sheet...

New ReviewThank you. Excuse me. I'm sorry! Pupils watch a video about encouraging things people should say more often. Next, they work in small groups to develop a role-play based on a difficult situation. They perform their role-plays for the...

New ReviewFlint Lockwood, the protagonist from the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, thinks he's a weirdo who can't do anything right. Scholars watch a clip from the movie and use it to discuss how to positively influence others. After the...