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- Classroom Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  May 3
National Public Radio began broadcasting in 1971.
Students make predictions about the content of some of NPR's programs, then listen to the programs and report on the contents and discuss with the class. - Classroom Resources | Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Nature Study Outdoor Treasure Hunts (with Spanish language option)
Students take a walk on the wild side when they research an animal and create a scavenger hunt activity for their classmates. - Classroom Resources | Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Not Your Usual History Lesson: Writing Historical Markers
Students will develop their summarizing skills while learning about local history. They will learn to consider audience while selecting topics, conducting research and interviews, and writing historical markers for their town. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  March 12
On this date in 1901, Andrew Carnegie gave $5.2 million to New York City libraries.
Students write expository and persuasive pieces with the help of the Persuasion Map and Essay Map interactives, and compare the essential features of the two modes of writing. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  May 27
On this day in 1907, Rachel Carson was born.
Students learn about Rachel Carson, explore different environmental websites, and write a Diamante Poem about a particular habitat. - Classroom Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  March 19
On this day in 1918, the United States passed the U.S. Standard Time Act.
A video conference with a class from a different country or time zone is planned. Students brainstorm questions to ask and figure out how many time zones they would have to travel through to have the conference. - Classroom Resources | Grades 1 – 12 | Calendar Activity |  September 17
Oprah Winfrey launched her book club this week in 1996.
Book clubs are created within the classroom or with a grade level or different classes. - Classroom Resources | Grades K – 2 | Lesson Plan | Unit
Packing the Pilgrim's Trunk: Personalizing History in the Elementary Classroom
Students make personal connections between their lives and those of Pilgrim children by following the Pilgrims' move to the New World, their daily lives and struggles and their first Thanksgiving. - Classroom Resources | Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
Persuading the Principal: Writing Persuasive Letters About School Issues
Students learn that you don't have to raise your voice to raise a point. Writing a persuasive letter to your principal is a great way to get your opinions heard. - Professional Development | Grades K – 5 | Strategy Guide
Persuasive Writing
This strategy guide focuses on persuasive writing and offers specific methods on how you can help your students use it to improve their critical writing and thinking skills.