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Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today and Ellis Island

Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today and Ellis Island
World War II and the Postwar Period The United States entered World War II in 1942. During the war, immigration decreased. There was fighting in Europe, transportation was interrupted, and the American consulates weren't open. Also because of the war, the Chinese Exclusion Act was repealed in 1943. I believe that the admission of these persons will add to the strength and energy of the Nation." Learn More Related:  Cultural elements ^^

Two Billion Miles: interactive video story Mister Rogers' Neighborhood - Build a Neighborhood/TEKS 4.14-4.19 Come play again later! Come play again tomorrow! Video Book Trailers, Author Videos, and Educational Videos for Teachers This Month's Featured Videos (8) Scholastic News: Martin Luther King Scholastic News: Martin Luther KingA video about a man that changed America. Kid Reporter Interviews Ruby Bridges Kid Reporter Interviews Ruby BridgesOn Nov. 14, 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first African-American student to attend William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans. Fifty years later, Kid Reporter Abi Lista talks with Bridges about her experience. Chasing Lincoln’s Killer Fakebook Lesson Plan - Creating Facebook Profiles for Historical Figures I love to engage my middle school students by incorporating one of their favorite things: social media. And one of their all-time favorites is the Fakebook project. Here’s how it works: Students use their notes to create a Facebook-style social media profile for a historical figure. What I love most about this assignment is that it allows students to express their humor and creativity. A Fakebook lesson plan, step by step The directions, rubric, and examples here accompany my sixth grade world history unit on ancient Egypt. Directions Here’s a list of what I ask my students to include in their Fakebook profiles: A profile pictureFive Facebook-style statuses. Materials I encourage my students to create their Fakebook page using a small piece of poster board, construction paper, Google Docs (format: two columns), or Google Drawings to keep it simple. My more tech-savvy kids sometimes use other programs, if they are familiar with them. Rubric

News: Constitution Day/TEKS 4.15 America Celebrates Constitution Day Schools and federal agencies take time out to learn about the U.S. Constitution and our freedoms. By Tiffany Chaparro Friday, September 16—This year, Constitution Day will not go unnoticed. U.S. "It's the greatest Constitution that was ever written. The Constitution contains the basic laws of the United States in its seven articles and 27 amendments. Because September 17 falls on a Saturday this year, most schools are celebrating today. "We need to get our people to understand the fight that occurred to get this country established," he said. Ted Donohue, assistant principal of Glenwood Springs Elementary School in Colorado, said he plans to read the preamble of the Constitution to students today, and define some of the language used in it. In Vermont schools, teachers and planning teams are working to incorporate Constitution-related themes into their regular studies. Byrd said he hopes his new law will cause people to read the Constitution. The U.S.

Top Teaching Forty-one tabs. Seriously, I had 41 tabs open on my laptop at once. Forty-one glorious gems that I just could not close, many of them printable resources ready to be utilized immediately. Time spent finding these resources? Probably thirty minutes. Tops. Anyone who has ever touched Pinterest can attest that it's highly addictive. Read this post to learn about some of the quick and easy literacy ideas I've found through Pinterest. Photo: Visit The Inspired Apple (tab #32) for some gorgeous anchor chart and lesson ideas. english Donneur de voix : Ahikar | Durée : 2h 49min | Genre : Théâtre À la suite d’une bataille victorieuse, le valeureux Macbeth, sujet du roi Duncan d’Écosse, rencontre trois sorcières qui le désignent comme thane de Glamis, ce qu’il est effectivement, thane de Cawdor, et futur roi. Peu de temps après, Macbeth est informé que le roi, en récompense de son courage et de sa dévotion, le fait thane de Cawdor… Les spécialistes s’accordent pour fixer la date de composition de la pièce en 1606. Le sujet est tiré des Chroniques de Holinshed. Au fond, il rejoint entièrement un autre très grand poète, celui des Impératives, al-Maʿarrī qui écrit : « Ne prends pas pour vérité la prophétie, ce n’est qu’un mensonge couché par écrit. » Ces deux hommes-là sont frères intérieurement, al-Maʿarrī est aussi grand que Shakespeare, mais il est amusant de voir que le plus audacieux des deux n’est pas Shakespeare !

Map Puzzles - Learn U.S. and World Geography Online/TEKS 4.6-4.9 Map Puzzles for all computers and devices including iPad, Android, PC and Mac: We will be updating the rest of our Map Puzzles for devices soon; these still require Adobe Flash: World Continents Map Puzzle World Features Map Puzzle World Monuments Map Puzzle Quill's Quiz - 1100 QuestionUS Mega Geography Quiz U.S. Book Wizard Mobile: Level books and create book lists on your iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Read our Frequently Asked Questions about Book Wizard Mobile – now available FREE for iPhones and iPads with retina display and Android devices! Scan Tap Scan to find books by scanning the bar code. Tap Search, then type or say a book’s title, author or keyword. Level Instantly get levels for Guided Reading, Lexile® Measure, DRA, or Grade Level from the Book Wizard database of 50,000 children’s books. Level your Classroom Library or find just the right book at just the right level for individual students. Book Wizard

Women at war: the British sisters who nursed the French army (1915-1919) Marcia and Juliet weren’t flighty socialites when war broke out. Their first letters testify to their awareness and curiosity. Both regularly read the newspapers and had minds of their own. The young ladies inherited their political awareness from their mother Mildred ‘Mully’ Mansel, a militant suffragette who was briefly jailed at north London’s Holloway prison for women in November 1911 after she smashed two windows at the War Office during a rally in support of women’s right to vote. Mildred "Mully" Mansel and her mother, Mrs Guest© Mansel family archives Marcia was particularly devoted to the suffragettes’ cause. The Mansel sisters felt they had aged prematurely as a result of the war. | A growing estrangement Between 1915 and 1917, Juliet and Marcia still found time for their peacetime pursuits, particularly in Dieppe. The Mansel sisters’ exhaustion increased even as their leaves became few and far between. Juliet at her desk. Letter from Marcia, August 7, 1917 | Life after war

Social Studies Theme Units/TEKS - All Document Based Activities World Problems and Issues Social Studies Mixed Review Practice First grade social studies questions Second grade social studies questions Third grade social studies questions Fourth grade social studies questions Fifth grade social studies questions Sixth grade social studies questions Social Studies Theme Units Life Skills Time Lines Have a suggestion or would like to leave feedback?

Story Starters: Creative Writing Prompts for Kids If you’re looking to inspire your students’ writing and creativity, turn to these fun and exciting writing prompts. Perfect for overcoming writer’s block or even starting a brand-new short story in a different narrative, creative writing prompts can help students begin a new piece with confidence. Plus, these story starters can also encourage students to explore different genres while honing their writing skills. There are a lot of ways you can use writing prompts in your classroom. Try: Reading a book in a genre, then having students use a story starter in that same genre. Take inspiration from classics like Treasure Island and newer popular series like The Bad Guys to explore how to write thrilling adventure stories. You’re part of a pirate crew in search of a long-lost storied treasure trove. Get students excited about adventure stories with these great books: If you’re looking to inspire your students’ writing and creativity, turn to these fun and exciting writing prompts.

5 sites pour aider vos élèves à réviser leur bac 2019 • Les Outils Tice Dernière mise à jour le 31 mai 2024 Le calendrier s’affole et voici venir les épreuves du baccalauréat 2024. Les ressources en ligne qui proposent des révisions du bac sont devenues moins nombreuses qu’antan. Lisez jusqu’à la fin, j’y ai ajouté une sixième ressource libre et gratuite pour préparer les épreuves orales que beaucoup d’étudiants redoutent tant. Révisions du Bac 2024 Le Figaro Une réalisation du Figaro Étudiant. Bac général, bac techno, bac pro, tout y est. Réviser tous les programmes avec Lumni la plateforme de France Télévisions Le site Lumni lui aussi est au rendez-vous avec des ressources de qualité pour la préparation du baccalauréat 2024. Elle offre également des conseils sur les modalités de l’examen et des informations sur les matières en contrôle continu. On y trouve des fiches et des vidéos dans de nombreuses matières. Réviser les œuvres au programme du Bac de Français avec Radio France Lien: Révisions du Bac français avec France Inter StudyTracks. MonOralNet.

Student Research Activity - Landforms Quiz/TEKS 4.7, 4.9 1. This word starts with a "C." It is the name of the land masses that the Earth is divided into. What are these land masses called? ___________________ 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.This word starts with an "L." 14. 15.

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