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Unit Plan
Can Teach

Can Teach: Songs and Poems

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: War's End Ve Day

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of letters and interviews of soldiers as the relate and recall their feelings on VE day.
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Unit Plan
Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum: Examining Identity in Contemporary Art and Photography [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This website contains photographs of many in the multicultural community of Jews in the United States. There are discussion questions and cross-curricular links for integration of culture into your curriculum. A glossary is also included.
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Handout
Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Having a Ball at the Inauguration

For Students 3rd - 8th
When was the first Inaugural Ball and how has the big event become what it is today? Here is the history from the first gala.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Los Angeles Celebrates Sparks' Title

For Students 9th - 10th
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of women's professional basketball. Content includes top stories, scores, standings, schedules, rosters, and much more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Chinese Students Celebrate at Midnight in Tiananmen Square.

For Students 9th - 10th
This report surveys the demise of the 1989 pro-democracy movement in China since the Tienanmen Square Massacre.
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EL Education

El Education: Expedition Programs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of programs, across a number of schools, which describe celebrations of learning, also called exhibitions of learning or school exhibition nights. Celebrations of learning are hosted by Expeditionary Learning Schools...
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Website
Mayaco

Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrating Christmas in Italy! Here's the lowdown on how Italians celebrate Christmas from decorations to special food.
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Article
Live Science

Live Science: Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Looks at the makeup of Mexico's ethnic tapestry, its languages, religions, the values of its peoples, Mexican food, arts, clothing, and celebrations. [Published Feb. 10, 2015]
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Activity
Other

Teachers first.com: 50 Ideas for the 100th Day of School

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Great ideas for "100th Day" activities. Most of these would be a good challenge for upper elementary school students if you want to include them in your 100th Day celebration. Activities include counting, measuring, weighing, sorting,...
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Website
Other

Certificate Creator

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Looking for a unique way to honor or recognize your students? This certificate creator will allow you to design your own awards. You can pay to join for endless options of designs or choose from the free certificates available.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: Hip Hip Hooray for the 100th Day!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Scholastic.com provides a reproducible coordinate grid activity on a 100 grid to help your students celebrate the 100th day of school.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Parthenon

For Students 9th - 10th
The Parthenon is a celebrated temple at Athens, consecrated to Athena or Minerva, the protectress of the city, built on an elevated rock near the Acropolis, and has always been regarded as the most exquisite and perfect example of...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Beau Nash

For Students 9th - 10th
Beau Nash (18 October 1674 - 3 February 1762), born Richard Nash, was a celebrated dandy and leader of fashion in 18th-century Britain. He is best remembered as the Master of Ceremonies at the spa town of Bath.