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LET'S EXPLORE THE WORLD!

THE CDC AND THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

PROTECTING SEA TURTLES

USING COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

AMAZON RAINFOREST: THE LUNGS OF THE WORLD

LIFE AT PLYMOUTH

AIR PRESSURE AND WEATHER

THE CDC AND THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

PROTECTING SEA TURTLES

USING COMPARATIVE ADJECTIVES

AMAZON RAINFOREST: THE LUNGS OF THE WORLD

LIFE AT PLYMOUTH
Math

SUBTRACTING 2- AND 3-DIGIT NUMBERS
What if you had $15.39 in your pocket (the one with the hole in it!) and some of it fell out. How would you figure out how much you lost? Learn to subtract large numbers while playing a fun card game!

THE PRINCIPLE OF CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM
Which has a higher momentum – a slow-moving truck or a fast-moving car? Interestingly, they can carry the same amount of momentum! Explore this “mass in motion” and discover how momentum is conserved.
Social Studies

BIRTHDAYS AROUND THE WORLD
A birthday is an important celebration of a person’s life. People around the world celebrate birthdays in different ways. What’s your favorite way to celebrate a birthday? Maybe you’ll find a new way!

IMMIGRATION TODAY: AN OVERVIEW
The faces of immigrants have changed over the centuries. Learn about the largest immigrant groups today, classifications of immigrants, and their reasons for coming to the U.S.

DID THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION REALLY FREE THE SLAVES?
It’s always right to do right but must it always be right away? Why did President Lincoln write the Emancipation Proclamation? Why didn’t he release it right after he wrote it? Did it free any slaves?

THE MANCHU PEOPLE
Do you have a nickname? Does your ethnic group have a nickname? There is an ethnic group in China that has a cute-sounding nickname but ruled the land for centuries. Learn about their ancient history!
Reading & Language Arts

MAGICAL METAPHORS
Have you ever heard of metaphors? Well, they are parts of speech that help your writing pop! They are the icing on the cake of writing! Examine some poems to learn what they are and how to use them!

MOCKINGBIRDS OF SOCIETY
Have you ever witnessed the bullying of a classmate, friend, or stranger? What was your reaction to the situation? Did you step in to defend the victim, or simply stand by and watch? How did you feel?

USING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS TO WRITE
“Graphic organizers” are not tools you use to put your pictures in order; they are diagrams that help you organize your thoughts when you are preparing to write. Choose the one that is right for you!

POINTS OF VIEW
What’s your style? Do you wear pink polka dots in summer or tight skinny jeans? Just as in life, there are different ways of “styling” your writing. Discover the point of view that suits your style!
Science & Technology

LARGER THAN LIFE: EARTH'S BIGGEST ANIMALS
From the prehistoric dinosaur to the modern blue whale, we dive deep to uncover the secrets behind Earth’s biggest animals.

WHAT DO YOU SEE THROUGH YOUR EYE, MR. FLY?
Since so many insects can fly, why is only one called a “fly”? We won’t answer that, but we will show you how fascinating these common pesky creatures are. How DO they stick to ceilings and walls?

TAKING AND USING PICTURES IN DOCUMENTS
“A picture is worth a thousand words.” Pictures are easy to take and add to your work, and they add so much professionalism to your projects! Picture yourself taking great photographs with these tips!

ANIMATION: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Can you guess why films are called “movies”? Why people are called “actors”? Not only do people move and act in films, but so can drawings! Learn (and try!) how animation makes the inanimate move!
College, Career & Life Skills

COPYRIGHT AND THE PUBLIC DOMAIN
Have you ever wanted to download and use an image from the World Wide Web on a blog or website? If you have, you need to know about copyright laws. Explore more about what this important term means!

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!
There are so many jobs you can choose to work at when you become an adult. What would you like to be when you grow up? What do you need to learn? Discover some really cool jobs now in this fun lesson!
Fine Arts

WHAT DOES AN ART CONSERVATOR DO?
We’ve all heard pleas from conservationists to preserve the glories of our environment. Political conservatives try to preserve the best of cultures. How about conserving great art? Is that for you?

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK: A VISUAL EXPLORATION
Majestic with its sheer cliff faces and tumbling waterfalls, Yosemite intrigues adventurers, nature lovers, and artists alike. See its awe for yourself through photography.