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Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.
B. Johnson is a book for ages 4 to 104. It is based on Walden
written by Henry David Thoreau, a writer, naturalist, and surveyor
in the mid 1800s. In the book, Henry and his friend travel from
Concord to Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Henry hikes the 30 miles
while his friend works odd jobs for the train fare. Who arrives
first? Read this delightful book, then choose your path to Fitchburg.
Be sure to keep a journal of your activities. |
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When
Henry decides to build a cabin, he is given lots of advice from
his friends. While others think it should be
bigger, he has his own ideas. Follow Henry through the building
process and see how his cabin is just right! Then, play the Build
a Cabin game. Henry Builds a Cabin is another fantastic book
by D.B. Johnson that
looks
at
the life
of Henry David Thoreau in a delightfully engaging way. It is a
book for all ages. |
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Revolutionary
Viewpoints
April
Morning by Howard Fast is on many core reading
lists and addresses several of the standards in reading/language
arts as well as social studies. This lesson draws upon primary
sources as a means to interpret the events of April 19, 1775. |
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Teacher Page: Library of Congress
Learn
about primary resources while exploring the American Memory
collections from the Library of Congress. Lots of activities
for all grade levels.
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Big6:
In the Hollow of a Tree
Baby
raccoons will delight your students as you engage them in learning
how to use the Big6 Information Access Skills for problem-solving.
Did you know that raccoons vocalize over 200 sounds? |
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Who took a bite out of the candy?
Sticky fingers have been found on the broken aquarium glass.
Wet footprints lead to the open window. What is that powdery
substance next to the broken piggy bank? Answering these questions
is what forensic science is all about. Learn how to be a crime
solver by exploring the world of the forensic scientist. Then,
solve The Case of the Barefoot Burglar. |
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