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American Museum of Natural History

What's This? Reproduction

For Students 6th - 12th
Attracting the right mate is as important for humans as any other species. An interesting lesson teaches individuals about several strategies that animals and plants have adapted to attract their mates. From colorful nests to powerful...
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American Museum of Natural History

What Is Climate Change?

For Students 6th - 12th
So many factors show that climate change has arrived. Learners read through an online resource that explains the data and the consequences of climate change. They also review strategies for slowing or even reversing the global influence.
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Reading Educator: Question Answer Relationships

For Teachers 2nd - 8th Standards
Based on the presumption that every teacher shares responsibility for teaching reading, this page offers a brief look at question-answer relationships, as well as suggestions for putting the strategy to use in the classroom.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Interactive Strategy Workbook

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Read two poems and reflect on the numerous teaching strategies featured in Teaching Multicultural Literature . Choose strategies to explore, and consider how you might adapt them for these poems and your students. Then compile and print...
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Literature Circles: Lesson Plans and More

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
What are the major roles in literature circles? Check out this site to learn more about the individual roles needed to form a literature circle. Includes links to various reading handouts and lessons.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Predictable Story Books

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Several examples of predictable books are listed and organized according to type. In addition to providing titles of children's books, this resource lists related titles for young adult readers. The bibliography includes several...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Sit in Movement

For Students 4th - 8th
Just like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the first sit-in at a Woolworth's lunch counter was the beginning of a nonviolent movement to challenge "white only" laws. Read about how the sit-in movement spread across the South. See how...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Wartime Stategy

For Students 5th - 8th
Initial focus by the Americans in World War II was containing Germany. Read about the Allied war stategy to "close the ring" and deprive Germany of men and materiel.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Northern Plans to End the War

For Students 5th - 8th
By 1863 Northern military strategists developed a five-pronged plan to end the war. Read about how these goals were accomplished and at what great cost to both the Union and Confederate soldiers and civilians.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Monkey Trial

For Students 5th - 8th
A very good look at the Scopes Monkey Trial that pit prosecuting attorney, William Jennings Bryan against defense attorney, Clarence Darrow. Read about the issues, the media circus at the trial, and eventual outcome. Find the basis of...
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Project Happy Child: Mind Mapping

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This British web site gives a basic overview, answers questions about mindmapping, and offers suggestions on this topic. Several books are recommended. Explore the links for more information.
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: F. H. Burnett: The Secret Garden

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents the text of the popular children's book, "The Secret Garden." The text can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each chapter has downloadable support material which...
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: Thornton Burgess

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents the texts of two of Thornton Burgess's nature-oriented children's books, "The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat," and "Whitefoot the Woodmouse." The texts can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or...

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