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30 Days of "Quantum Poetry" Celebrating the Glory of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a book review of a poetry collection called 30 Days, by British biologist and poet, Joanna Tilsley. The review contains images of seven pages of poetry from the book. Each page is visually appealing in addition to its poetic...
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Other

Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg: Welcome to Folklorama Winnipeg

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to the annual summer worldwide celebration of cultures in Winnipeg, Manitoba!Pavillions, ambassadors, music, dancers, food,and much much more! Though this is a commerical site, the information shared makes one aware of how a city...
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University of Victoria (Canada)

University of Victoria: Chinese New Year

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Information is provided on Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos, and superstitions.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Week of 1 6 14: Happy 2014!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article presents multiple video clips of some of the most spectacular fireworks displays celebrating the New Year from around the world.
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Other

German Embassy: German Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Germans celebrate holidays and cultural traditions.
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Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Earth Day Song

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson plan page is a song that can be used to help young students celebrate Earth Day.
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Activity
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Rain Forests a Song of Celebration

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
This is a song about the rainforest that can be used with young students. This a great way to incorporate music into the Science curriculum.
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Primary
Curated OER

History Matters: "Shall the Fundamentalists Win?"

For Students 9th - 10th
As a rebuttal to Christian Fundamentalism in the 1920s, Harry Emerson Fosdick preached an important sermon celebrating liberal Protestantism. Read this well-thought out sermon here.
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University of Iowa

The Editorial Cartoons of j.n. 'Ding' Darling (1876 1962)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This collection celebrates the work of journalist Jay N. "Ding" Darling. Twice awarded the Pulitzer Prize for syndicated editorial cartoons, you can browse his collection by topic, people, or events. Includes biographical information and...
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US Senate

Russell Senate Office Building

For Students 9th - 10th
The Russell Senate Office building celebrates its 100th anniversary with a pictorial history. Includes a research guide, information on the caucus room, and a biography of Senator Richard Russell for whom the building is named.
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Other

National Education Association: Read Across America

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read Across America honors Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2. The National Education Association offers a website filled with ideas and resources to use for celebrating the joy of reading. Teachers can find ideas to inspire reading, and...
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim Museum: The 50th Anniversary

For Students 9th - 10th
Guggenheim Museum exhibit The Sweeney Decade: Acquisitions at the 1959 Inaugural, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Guggenheim Museum and features images of paintings aquired in the years 1952-1960 along with biographical and...
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Earth Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22nd. The purposes of Earth Day, the history of and the various activities held around the world are described. Activities and projects that can be done daily or year round are...
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eBook
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: "Hymen" by h.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete text of this 1921 work is available here from Celebration of Women Writers.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Poetry Lesson: Song Parodies About School

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After celebrating (and singing) some of the delightful songs from Alan Katz's "Take Me out of the Bathtub" and listening to songs by Weird Al Yankovic, like "Eat It," students will discuss the concept of parody. To practice writing a...
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PBS

Pbs: Lewis and Clark: Walla Walla Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
What good hosts the Walla Walla Indians were to the Corps of Discovery. Read about the gifts exchanged and the celebrations held when Lewis, Clark, and their men stopped by for a visit. From PBS.
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Other

Planet Explorers

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrating plants and botanists, here find information on everything from photographic equipment, plant clubs, botanical gardens, seed sources, and a gallery where members can display their work. Read about famous botanists, or look for...
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Handout
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Smoothing Iron 1882

For Students 9th - 10th
Although not as celebrated as many other scientific inventions, the smoothing iron has its own rich history of development stretching all the way from 400 B.C. to the present.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Americans on the Homefront Helped Win World War I

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will match documents to visualize ways that Americans contributed to the war effort on the homefront during World War I. Students will see a payoff image related to the armistice celebration and reflect on the...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Presidents' Day Is Here!

For Teachers 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and how they are celebrated each year on President's Day. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Whiteboard
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: St. Patrick's Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
How can you celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your students? Come and explore this informative resource that features several links to St. Patrick's Day activities, poems, and more. Includes PDF resources (require Adobe Reader).
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Childnet

Childnet: Online Safety: Safer Internet Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Safer Internet Day 2021 will be celebrated in the UK with the theme: An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world. The campaign focuses on how we can decide what to trust online, supporting young people to question,...