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Dec 30, 1865

Lesson Plan / Art & Culture
Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Fact and Fiction
In this lesson, students will use interactive materials to learn about Rudyard Kipling's life and times, read an illustrated version of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," and learn how Kipling effectively uses personification by mixing fact and fiction.
Lesson Plan / Art & Culture
Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Words and Pictures
In this lesson, students will read an illustrated version of "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," examine how Kipling and visual artists mix observation with imagination to create remarkable works, and follow similar principles to create a work of their own.

December 30, 1879

Lesson Plan / History & Social Studies
Having Fun: Leisure and Entertainment at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
How did Americans "have fun" a century ago? In this lesson, students will learn how Americans spent their leisure time and explore new forms of entertainment that appeared at the turn of the century. In addition, they will learn how transportation and communication improvements made it possible for Americans to travel to new destinations.

Dec 30 1813

Lesson Plan / History & Social Studies
Lesson 1: President Madison's 1812 War Message: A Brief Overview
Students will read President Madison's War Message (in either an edited/annotated or full-text version) and be given the opportunity to raise questions about its contents.