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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Understanding Taxes: The Social Security Act of 1935

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This very complete lesson plan explains the history of the Social Security Act of 1935, its history and importance to the elderly during the Great Depression, and its importance today. Everything necessary to teach the lesson and assess...
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Understanding Taxes : The Wealth Tax of 1935 and the Victory Tax of 1942

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan from the Internal Revenue Service gives the history of the progressive income tax which helped fund the social programs implemented during the Great Depression, and the war effort after the country joined the Allies in...
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eBook
Starfall

Starfall: It's Earth Day, Dear Dragon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A read-along story about Earth Day written just for beginning readers. Students can click on each word to hear how it is pronounced.
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Not Too Little to Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This online storybook is for very early readers; the child has the option to click on a word they don't know to have it read to them. A list of words in the story are provided.
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eBook
Starfall

Starfall: A House in a Tree

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This is an online children's picture book for early readers. It includes story word list.