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Tablets vs. Textbooks

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learners decide if tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. They watch four pro and con videos and discover the history of the tablets-versus-textbooks debate. As a bonus, the resource allows them to submit their own comments...
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American Museum of Natural History

Fascinating Fish

For Students 6th - 12th
A fish is not just a fish. So many fish in remote places have unique characteristics. Take a trip with an ichthyologist to the Congo River to discover the species of one of the most diverse fish populations in the world. The online...
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American Museum of Natural History

What's This? Leeches

For Students 6th - 12th
Who actually likes leeches? Meet a scientist that makes his living letting leeches feed on him. Pupils learn about the characteristics of leeches and different variations of the species. The lesson works as a remote learning resource or...
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American Museum of Natural History

What's This?: Mythic Creatures

For Students 6th - 12th
Fantastic beasts, and where to find them, are featured in a resource that offers images of real animals that just might have given rise to some of mythic creatures of legend.
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American Museum of Natural History

What's This?: Early Humans

For Students 6th - 12th
Early humans crafted shelters out of whatever materials they could find. A one-question quiz asks learners to identify the type of bones used to construct the hut pictured in a display.
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American Museum of Natural History

Fossils

For Students 6th - 12th
Sixteen slides showcase an average day on the job for a paleontologist, Ross MacPhee. Engaging images include world maps and real-world photographs from an archeological dig in Antarctica. A brief description accompanies each slide.
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American Museum of Natural History

Paleontology Books

For Students 6th - 12th
A list of 11 books about paleontology offers titles, authors, and a brief description of the tale.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Kids: Book Central

For Students 3rd - 5th
Scholastic Kids Book Central contains links to other interactive Scholastic sites on various children's book series. The site also provides information on kids' authors and illustrators, fun activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholastic gives a detailed look at immigration to the United States from the 17th century to the present. Includes motivation for immigration and immigration restrictions and laws.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Ethnic Minorities

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholastic gives a detailed and complete evaluation of ethnic minorities in relation to the United States. It explores migration patterns, demographics as well as minority identity and assimilation. Excellent and thorough investigation.
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Other

National Scholastic Press Association

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you are involved in any way with a school newspaper, yearbook or other school publication, you should be familiar with the national Scholastic Press Association. Teachers or students with an interest in design, article ideas, or legal...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Democracy for Kids: Be Informed

For Students 1st - 8th
Scholastic offers a series of printable panels and classroom activities which focus on how to stay informed and abreast of political issues. Each piece is provided in PDF format.
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Other

Alliance for Young Artists and Writers: The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about opportunities for talented young artists and writers in grades 7 through 12 to be recognized for their creativity and hard work from the organization that sponsors the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Learn about...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: The Teacher Store

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource offers articles and books for grades Pre-K to 21. Sign up for the Teacher Newsletter to receive teaching ideas and classroom activities.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Planet Pilkey: Captain Underpants

For Students 1st - 5th
Downloadable books and activities based on the amusing animated character, Captain Underpants. Fun and surprises for young readers.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Teachers: Fluency Resources

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Find a large collection of articles, teaching ideas, and assessment resources on fluency instruction and oral reading.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Activities: Dinosaur Picture Book

For Students 3rd - 6th
Learn who Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins was, and how his art contributed to our understanding of dinosaurs.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Women's Suffrage

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find out about women's suffrage not only in the United States, but around the world. An interactive map displays the dates women gained their right to vote.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Clifford the Big Red Dog

For Students 3rd - 5th
Highly interactive site all about Clifford! Activities available include games, stories, coloring pages, crafts, letter writing, painting, and music. There's even a special section for parents and teachers with teaching and learning ideas.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Why People Move

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lesson plan about migration, specifically the Pueblo Native Americans of the American Southwest. Includes opening activity, content and closing activity.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Safety on the Net

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Reproducible page to instruct your students on internet safety. Additional reproducible pages explain email and email address conventions.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: The First Thanksgiving

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a site covering every aspect of the first Thanksgiving ever celebrated. There is a picture timeline, an interactive trip on the Mayflower, and wonderful descriptions of what the lives of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Immigration Stories of Yesterday and Today

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet a diverse group of people who have immigrated from various countries to the U.S. from the late 1800s through to today, including three kids new to the US since 2000. Includes lesson plans for different grade levels.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Research Starters: Rainforests

For Students 9th - 10th
Find general information, research-topic ideas, glossary terms and numerous links on the rainforest.

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