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National History Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers participate in a yearly history-themed competition and celebration of historical topics. Young learners conduct primary and secondary research by studying archives, museums, oral history interviews, and historical...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Teacher Appreciation Honors Our Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
With this collection of resources, students can find fun and create ways to honor the positive impact teachers have had on their lives.
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PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the wide-ranging impact that living digitally is having on people's lives every day, and the far-reaching implications this has for society, relationships, how war is waged, our health, education, and what the future holds....
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9/11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Students and Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of materials are available from the National September 11 Memorial and Museum to help teachers address issues surrounding 9/11 with students of different ages, including teaching guides on Tribute Art and volunteerism, as well...
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Ncte: National Day on Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Day on Writing, promoted by the National Council of Teachers of English, falls on October 20 every year. This website offers many ways to celebrate the day and recognize the importance of writing. The "Tips for Writers" is a...
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Groundhog.org: The Official Site

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site from Groundhog.org provides activities for all ages to celebrate the dubious but delightful holiday of Groundhog Day! Teachers will find some great activities for the younger students like coloring pages, math activities, word...
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Groundhog.org: The Official Site

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This site from Groundhog.org provides activities for all ages to celebrate the dubious but delightful holiday of Groundhog Day! Teachers will find some great activities for the younger students like coloring pages, math activities, word...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Castle Clinton National Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes Castle Clinton National Monument. Includes history and modern day functions.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: When in Rome

For Students 4th - 8th
Before leaving her hotel, Polygon noticed that the temperature outside was 35 degrees Celsius. Does she need a jacket for the day? Assume a jacket is needed if the temperature is less than or equal to 50 degrees F.
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Digital History

Digital History: The War Is Finished [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the end of the Vietnam War after the peace agreement in January, 1973. Find out about the violations of the agreement by both the North and South Vietnamese and the eventual fall of the South Vietnamese government.