This lesson introduces in-text citations and how to embed them in text. It is 6 of 7 in the series titled "In-Text Citations." W.9-10.8 Sources

Very scholarly article that looks at the role literature helps teach us about the diversity of our culture. The author looks at various aspects of literature and then gives teacher resources and a helpful bibliography.

This site from the Medieval Sourcebook answers the question: Why Study History Through Primary Sources? It provides complete information, a list of review questions, and bibliography information.

Who doesn't love to play with play dough? Imagine learning basic economic concepts by playing with play dough! The following document is a treasure trove of lessons geared towards teaching primary and elementary students economics...

A classroom activity/lesson plan for students based on the life and works of Ezra Jack Keats, in commemoration of his March birthday. Includes lesson plans, web links, and a bibliography. From March 11, 2007.

A lesson plan/classroom activity about the life and influences of John Steinbeck, allowing for students to understand the relevance to their own lives. Also includes web links, other lesson plans, and a bibliography.

A brief discussion of the relevance and importance of Marian Anderson to American history, as well as a lesson plan based on her contribution. Provides lessons, web links, and a bibliography, and includes a scanned version of Eleanor...

A short lesson/activity over the popular jazz artist Billie Holiday, in particular her song "Strange Fruit." Provides a link to the song's lyrics and a clip, as well as other lesson plans, web links, and a bibliography. From April 7, 2007.

An activity for students about Picasso's "Guernica" on the anniversary of the Spanish town's bombing in 1937. Includes a bibliography, web links, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on April 26, 2007.

A lesson/activity for students in honor of the American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. From ReadWriteThink's calendar from May 25, 2007. Provides web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans.

Resource provides an activity/lesson for students in analyzing radio, in this instance, NPR. Provides lesson plans, web links, and a bibliography. From ReadWriteThink's annual calendar on May 3, 2007.

These lesson plans relate to the gathering and production of news and creating a visual timeline. There are links to other lesson plan ideas, as well as web links, and a brief bibliography. SL.11-12.2 Eval&Integrate sources

A classroom activity commemorating the 1918 Standard Time Act and aiding students in learning about differing time zones. Includes lesson plans, web links and an annotated bibliography. From March 19, 2007.

A classroom activity marking the birth of diarist Samuel Pepys. Provides nice ideas for teacher-student involvement, as well as links, lesson plans, and a bibliography.

This Library of Congress resource page includes information about American brands names and products. The history of advertising as a whole as well as the history of Coca-Cola TV ads, and the beverage industry are also covered. There are...

A lesson plan/classroom activity for student analysis of Frost's "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," but can be used for any Frost poem. Also provides web links, lesson plans, and an annotated bibliography. From March 26, 2007.

Provides a brief classroom activity for students based on the Hero's Journey in Star Wars in commemoration of the birthday of George Lucas. Includes web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 14,...

A teacher resource for teaching students about the life and contribution of Cesar Chavez. Includes an activity, lesson plans, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From March 31, 2007.

A brief activity or activities for students of all ages in commemoration of the Newbery Medal winner Christopher Paul Curtis's birthday. Provides web links, a bibliography, and lesson plans, and is taken from ReadWriteThink's calendar on...

A brief classroom activity lesson for students of all ages in commemoration of National Poetry Month. Includes links and a bibliography. Check out the links to various poetry websites and activities.

A classroom activity concerning the life and works of the "Junie B. Jones" author Barbara Park. Includes creative discussions and processes, web links, and an annotated bibliography. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on 4/21/07.

Describes Roosevelt's policies towards Pan-America, involvement in the global conflict, and entry into World War II. Included are sample lessons and a bibliography. (Published in 1978)

This site contains several lesson plans, a teacher bibliography, a student reading list, and a large amount of background information on the Aztecs.

A classroom activity to celebrate the life and works of Dr. Seuss on Read Across America Day. Provides teacher ideas and suggestions for activities as well as links, lesson plans, and a bibliography.