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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Bird Feather Plumage Variations

For Students 9th - 10th
Plumage variations can be based on a number of factors. This brief but informative examines single plumage patterns, seasonal variations, and sexual dimorphism.
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Article
PBS

News Hour: Judge Orders Fema to Extend Hotel Stay

For Students 9th - 10th
Thousands of people displaced by Hurricane Katrina had been staying in hotels paid for by FEMA. As the holiday season approached, many were facing a deadline set by FEMA to leave the hotels. In this December, 2005, article, a judge...
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Natchez Trace Scenic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an old indian trail. You can hike the trail or go bike riding. There are seasonal activities and ranger talks.
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Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Alibi Ike" by Ring Lardner

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of the short story "Alibi Ike" by Ring Lardner, a story about an ace baseball player nicknamed "Alibi Ike" due to his making up excuses. After falling in love with the beautiful sister-in-law of the team manager, he is...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Word Search: Halloween Word Search

For Students 3rd - 8th
Whether the class is reviewing vocabulary or just looking for a fun activity put together a word search to be printed or done online. Select the Halloween templates which come in two sizes.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Word Search: Hanukkah Word Search

For Students 3rd - 8th
Practice vocabulary or play for fun when creating a personalized word search. The Hanukkah themed word search has two sizes to choose from and may be printed or worked online.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: William Wordsworth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Delve into the world of William Wordsworth's work. This site provides links to biographical information on the author and lesson plans and activities for a few of his works.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Word Search: Thanksgiving Word Search

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Create a Thanksgiving themed word search for fun or to practice vocabulary words. The template is offered in two different sizes and can be worked online or printed.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ray Bradbury

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Ray Bradbury when you visit this educational resource. Each work is hyperlinked to study guide questions.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Measuring: Time and Date

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents facts about time and dates, how to use timetables and calculate time.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Steve Mc Nair

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Steve McNair, an American gridiron football player who threw 174 touchdown passes during his 13 National Football League (NFL) seasons (1995-2008), primarily while playing for the...
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Website
Other

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.
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Website
Other

Memory Is a Painter: The Art of Grandma Moses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a short biography with three enlargeable images of the work of Grandma Moses.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Harvard University: The Earths Orbit

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students perform many inquiry activities related to Earth's orbit. Included are recording daily temperatures, observing the sun's path over several weeks, tracking sunrise and sunset times, and angle of sunlight. Diagrams make lessons...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Harvard University: The Earths Orbit

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students perform many inquiry activities related to Earth's orbit. Included are recording daily temperatures, observing the sun's path over several weeks, tracking sunrise and sunset times, and angle of sunlight. Diagrams make lessons...