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Popular Lessons
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
COMPARING OBJECTS BY LENGTH
If you met a snake, would you rather meet a long snake or a short snake? Would you stick around to measure it? Using video and online resources, you will learn how to measure things short and tall!
PERCENT: WHO DOESN'T LOVE A SALE? (DISCOUNTS!)
Oh good, those sneakers I want are discounted! But do I have enough money to buy them? How much are they? Learn the two ways to calculate discounts so you can be a better shopper (candy not included)!
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
LIFE SKILLS
What if you never brushed your teeth or washed your hands or ate vegetables or drank milk or used money? How would you function? (How would you smell?) Brush up on these basic life skills quick!
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!
USING MONEY YOU DON'T HAVE
Shopping is easy when you can whip out the credit card and buy anything you want! Paying off the debt is not so much fun and can be dangerous! Learn more about credit and how to keep it under control!
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?
LISTENING TO THE JAZZ OF THE JAZZ AGE
Does music influence the culture or does culture influence music? What do you think of music that maybe your grandparents listened to? Learn about a truly American musical form and learn some history!
DANCE AROUND THE WORLD
Have you ever listened to music and just had to move to it? People all around the world express themselves through dance. Have fun learning about and joining different dances, and make your own dance!
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.