Central Issues Students determine the similarities and differences of central issues in a story with this...		Where You Belong: Census Activity By gathering information about groups that they belong to, students will practice different...
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with the right to vote.		Fiction-Writing Content Rubric Analyze your student's fiction-writing with this organizational rubric.
The Secret Garden Use this guide on The Secret Garden to stimulate discussions focused on themes, symbols,...		Convey Acceptance This handy list of behavior management techniques will help you build trust and establish a...
Inaugural Poetry Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the...		Marian Wright Edelman Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense...
William Edward Burghardt DuBois Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a...		Old South Meeting House Photo of the Old South Meeting House in Boston; Phillis Wheatley was a member of the...
Encyclopedia of Prominent African-Americans Use this encyclopedia to learn about the contributions of African-Americans throughout history....		Gordon Parks A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.
Chinese Calligraphy Combine painting, poetry, and calligraphy to create Chinese scrolls. This is a fun and...		Ella Fitzgerald Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.
Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.		Althea Gibson Learn about the life of tennis great Althea Gibson.
Orphan Boy This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely...		Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...
Drylongso In this story a family facing drought turns to a stranger, Drylongso, for help.		Maya Angelou A brief article about Maya Angelou.