REFERENCE
This recipe for tea can be enjoyed any time of the year, from Ocean Spray.
Classic spice cookie recipe from Ocean Spray.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Margaret, a 12-year-old girl from Boston, tells about her Chinese New Year experiences. This is a great narrative to…
The text of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's second inaugural address, given on Monday, January 20, 1941.
Learn the history of Advent, which marks the start of the Christmas season. Then, students can count down the days…
Learn about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, or the "Festival of Lights," starts on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar…
This article describes the first Thanksgiving and gives a brief history of the holiday.
Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey?
This article speculates on how the Turkey was named. This reference will spark a fun discussion around the Thanksgiving…
Fun facts about people who have their birthday on Independence Day.
A brief history of presidential conventions, an important – and symbolic – part of the presidential election process. …
Lesson plan 3, about reading on the Web, in a series for middle-school students learning to use the Internet to do…
Character traits are the individual characteristics and qualities that make characters from books, stories, movies,…
ASSESSMENT
Answer sheet for the Presidential Campaign Slogans quiz.
Match the campaign slogan to the presidential candidate. These are the phrases the candidates used during the…
Pictures of Harry Potter cover art from around the world.
Harry Potter book covers from around the world.
Take a look at these images of Harry Potter cover art from around the world.
A question and answer session with J.K. Rowling.
A list of skills typically taught in third grade.
A list of attributes typically found in third graders.
This assessment tool is for use in conjunction with the "Old Sturbridge Village" lesson.
A list of skills typically taught in the fourth grade.
