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  • LESSON PLANS

    "The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable

    Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…

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    Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Island of the Blue Dolphins

    Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…

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    Literature
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Animals (Zoology)
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Communities Vocabulary

    Use this vocabulary list with the "Communities" lesson.

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    Social Studies and History
    Animals (Zoology)
    Insects
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Instant Expert

    Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find…

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    Science
    Social Studies and History
    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations
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  • LESSON PLANS

    "The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop

    Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…

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    Reading
    Reading Comprehension
    Literature
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  • Ocean Food Chain Reading Warm-Up

    DAILY WARM-UPS

    Ocean Food Chain Reading Warm-Up

    Introduce the ocean food chain with this life science printable. For this reading warm-up, students will read a short…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
    Science
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  • The Bald Eagle Reading Warm-Up

    WORKSHEETS

    The Bald Eagle Reading Warm-Up

    Students read a nonfiction passage about the bald eagle and answer reading comprehension questions. Use this printable…

    Subjects:
    U.S. Government
    Animals (Zoology)
    Government and Civics
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  • Emperor Penguins Reading Warm-Up

    WORKSHEETS

    Emperor Penguins Reading Warm-Up

    Students learn about Emperor Penguins in this nonfiction reading passage. Use this printable reading warm-up to provide…

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    Reading Comprehension
    Social Studies and History
    Science
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  • ACTIVITIES

    If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

    Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…

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    Literature
    Fantasy Fiction
    Social Studies and History
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  • Extension Activities for Island of the Blue Dolphins

    WORKSHEETS

    Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities

    Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this…

    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
    Social Studies and History
    Cultural Groups
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  • Homes for People

    WORKSHEETS

    Homes for People

    Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on animal/human dwellings.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Homes
    Science
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  • Reading Guide for The Underneath

    BOOK GUIDES

    Reading Guide for The Underneath

    Deepen students understanding of The Underneath, a National Book Award finalist, with the resources in this literature…

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    Literature
    Animals (Zoology)
    Reading and Literature
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  • Matching Animal Habitats

    WORKSHEETS

    Matching Animal Habitats

    In this matching activity, kids match each animal with the continent where it lives. They will consider the weather, the…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Geography
    Social Studies and History
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  • The Barnum & Bailey Circus

    WORKSHEETS

    The Barnum & Bailey Circus

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Barnum & Bailey Circus.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Drama and Performing Arts
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  • How I Would Care for a Pet

    WORKSHEETS

    How I Would Care for a Pet

    Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on the care of pets.

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    Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish Story
    Books
    Literature
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    On the Far Side of the Mountain

    Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.

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    Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
    Geography
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Shadow of a Bull

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

    Subjects:
    Literature
    Folk Tales
    Reading and Literature
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  • Life In Different Climates Activity

    MAPS

    Life In Different Climates Activity

    Connect Earth science and geography with this worksheet about life in climates around the world. After studying a map of…

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
    Earth Science
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  • And Tango Makes Three Educator's Guide

    WORKSHEETS

    And Tango Makes Three Educator's Guide

    Promote discussion about the meaning of family with the resources in this educator's guide for And Tango Makes Three, a…

    Subjects:
    Literature
    Nonfiction Literature
    Banned Books and Censorship
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Communities -- Teacher Checklist

    Use this assessment tool in conjunction with the "Communities" lesson.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Community and Ways of Life
    Families
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  • To Pet or Not to Pet

    WORKSHEETS

    To Pet or Not to Pet

    Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on animals that make good pets and animals that don't make…

    Subjects:
    Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish Story
    Books
    Literature
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  • ACTIVITIES

    The Race of Toad and Deer

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

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    Literature
    Multicultural Literature
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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  • Animals on the First Fleet

    WORKSHEETS

    Animals on the First Fleet

    In this printable wordsearch, students find the names of the animals that were introduced to the Australian continent by…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Australian History
    Animals (Zoology)
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  • Poodle and Hound Activity Guide

    BOOK GUIDES

    Poodle and Hound Activity Guide

    Examine the nature of friendship with the activities in this guide to Poodle and Hound, written by Kathryn Lasky and…

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    Literature
    Reading and Literature
    Children's Book
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