Self-Portrait Help students develop a sense of self while examining race and diversity.		Make Way for Ducklings Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan...
Animal Defenses An article with photos of some of the innovative means animals have developed for attack and...		Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery provides lots of laughs for the reader. This lesson...
Common Household Pets A brief article listing common household pets around the world.		Charlotte's Web Extend this well-loved book with enrichment ideas and resources.
Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865 A list of assassinations and attempts in U.S. since 1865.		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...
Birthday Buddies Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.		Stellaluna Stellaluna is a baby bat who is separated from her mother at a young age. This lesson includes...
Emancipation Proclamation The text of the Emancipation Proclamation.		James and the Giant Peach Students love James and the Giant Peach, an action-filled fantasy that will amuse and encourage...
Ancestry of U.S. Population by Rank, 2001 A chart listing the self-reported ancestry of U.S. residents, according to the 2000 census.		Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...
Black Hockey Players in the NHL An article discussing the history of African-Americans in the NHL.		Strides for Women Posters Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the...
Mason and Dixon's Line An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.		Similar and Different Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different. This is a great activity to...
Coretta Scott King Award Winners A list of Coretta Scott King Award winners; the award is given by the American Library...		Substitute Teacher Information Filling in these sheets will provide your substitutes with the necessary information to run...