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Making Tough Decisions about the Energy We Use
Student examine ways we use and conserve energy. They discover the choices one makes concerning excessive energy use.
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Interviewing A Parent
Students conduct an interview with a family member to research their family history. They prepare a list of questions, conduct the interview, and determine which house to visit for an artifact search.
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Underground Travelers
Young scholars are introduced to new vocabulary associated with the Underground Railroad. Using primary sources, they evaluate the railroad's impact on society in the past and today. They also make a judgment about the morality of the...
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History Matters: Making Sense of Letters & Diaries
"Making Sense of of Letters & Diaries," explores the historical importance of various types of "personal texts." Learn the general characteristics of personal texts and read various online diaries and letters of historical...
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write an Apology Letter
This informational site for teachers and students explains the importance of a letter of apology. Then the article articulates the types of information to include in friendly/personal apology letters and in formal/business apology letters.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Nathaniel Hawthorne
What do you know about the life and work of Nathaniel Hawthorne? Use this comprehensive list of links to learn more about this famous author.