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Scholastic: Carl Hiassen's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Haissen is the author of many popular books for young adults. Learn about the success of his novels and his other writing work as a journalist. Also includes a list of published works.
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Scholastic: Earth Day, Every Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson plan for learners to learn about Earth Day, recycling, and other ways to be aware of the environment. A key component to the lesson plan is the book, "Where Does the Garbage Go," by Paul Showers.
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Scholastic: Who Shall Judge?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Well-written description of the process, qualifications, and constitutional background on selecting Supreme Court justices.
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Scholastic: Teachers: Eric Carle Author Study

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here both students and teachers can learn about writer Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other works for children. Includes video [3:39] Also offers teaching ideas, including themes for discussion.
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Scholastic:twentieth Century: Society in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief easy to read overview of major developments in the way Americans lived during the first two decades of the twentieth century. This site also provides links to overviews of other major social events in twentieth century America...
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Scholastic: Tammany Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief history of Tammany Hall from beginning to the fall of the political machine.
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Scholastic: Nativism

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholastic gives both a general definition of nativism and also in reference to the 19th century United States. It gives examples and explanations of why nativism developed in the 19th century United States.
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Scholastic: Web Hunt: Vernal Equinox

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the vernal equinox by completing this web hunt.
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Scholastic Teachers: Biography: Norton Juster

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about children's book author and Brookly, New York native Norton Juster.
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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: Real World Conflict Resolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A unit plan that uses short stories, graphic organizers, and journal writing to get students to think about conflict resolution. Uses "Abd al-Rahmen Ibrahima" by Walter Dean Myers, Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and...
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Scholastic: Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life: A Collection of Resources

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Celebrate diversity with this collection of ideas to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, including lesson plans, authors, pioneers, and more.
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Scholastic: Heads Up Real News About Drugs and Your Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of news and information on drug abuse and what it can do to YOUR body! You can click on each individual drug to find out more about it, read questions and answers, test your knowledge, and finally find out the truth about harmful...
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Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: Mystery at the Peculiar Zoo

For Students K - 1st Standards
Use this site to sharpen your multiplication and division skills and solve a zoo mystery.
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Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Hatcher Hotel Heist

For Students K - 1st Standards
Help Math Maven solve this mystery! Items are missing from several hotel rooms, but some addition and subtraction clues have been left behind. Use your skills to figure out where the thief will strike next!
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Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Mysterious Money Trail

For Students K - 1st Standards
Pat Tern has been buying items all around town using counterfeit money. Help Math Maven identify a pattern to catch her before she deposits fake money into the Cashflow Bank.
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Scholastic: Gather Data: Experiment With Weather

For Students 3rd - 5th
Simple guidelines for building several weather-related tools: anemometer, wind vane, barometer, rain gauge, snow gauge, and thermometer. After building your tools, follow experiment steps and record your findings on the Scholastic...
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Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Perfect Parade

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Help Max and Ruthie set up the band following the mayor's directions. The activity sheet and teacher's guide will help make this into a fun lesson plan.
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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: Reading the Play

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This comprehensive lesson plan uses Julius Caesar to teach multiple author tools such as figurative language and foreshadowing. Included are reproducibles, activities for each act, lesson extensions, ideas for different learning types,...
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Scholastic News

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Resource is an excellent news source for kids, providing the day's top stories and a focus on special issues. Content also includes a section on entertainment news, games & quizzes and a chance to vote on fun issues.
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Scholastic News: Week of 4 14 14: Good News for Whales

For Students 1st - 6th
Learn about the changes happening in Japan that will help protect whales.
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Scholastic News: Week of 6 16 14: Zebras on the Move

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the African animals that hold the record for the longest land migration by a group of mammals.
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Scholastic News: Were Dinosaurs Warm or Cold Blooded?

For Students 1st - 8th
Scientists have never known if dinosaurs should be called warm-blooded or cold-blooded animals. Learn about the surprising new discovery that has shed light on the answer to this question.