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  • Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World Discussion Guide

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    Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World Discussion Guide

    Discover how Temple Grandin's world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry, and demonstrate the unique…

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  • Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words Discussion & Activity Guide

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    Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words Discussion & Activity Guide

    Learn about Marcel Marceau—the world's most famous mime—through discussion questions and activities for Monsieur…

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  • Books About Famous People

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    Books About Famous People

    Try a library-skills activity that focuses on biographies.

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  • Bio of a Famous Scientist

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    Bio of a Famous Scientist

    Try a printable science activity that focuses on facts about a scientist.

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  • Science and Social Studies: Benjamin Franklin

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    Science and Social Studies: Benjamin Franklin

    Distribute a reading selection and critical thinking questions about Benjamin Franklin and his inventions.

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  • Common Core Guide to Ordinary People Change the World Series

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    Common Core Guide to Ordinary People Change the World Series

    Study some of today's most beloved heroes with the Ordinary People Change the World series. This teacher's guide…

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    The Era of Thomas Jefferson

    This lesson plan focuses on Thomas Jefferson. Students will learn an appreciation for 19th-century life and the…

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    American History/U.S. History
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    African-American Heroes

    Students visit websites to learn about important African Americans and the honor of being featured on U.S. postage…

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    Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson

    Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…

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    A Jazz Talk Show

    Students will explore the lives of various jazz musicians, studying the social and historical events current in the…

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    Musicians
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    African-American Hall of Fame

    Students collect information about African-American heroes and plan a Hall of Fame induction.

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    Hiroshima: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections

    A brief synopsis of Hiroshima, an account of the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 told from the perspective of six…

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    Character Education: George Washington Carver

    Use this lesson to discuss the life of George Washington Carver and ask students to explain why he is an example of a…

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    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal

    Find enrichment activities and resources to use with Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal. This book was…

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    Carol Carter

    Read the biography of Carol Carter, an author of college and career planning books.

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    J.R.R. Tolkien

    Read this biography to learn about the life and career of author J.R.R. Tolkien.

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    Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources
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