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Features are highlighted collections of resources that can be used to support related lesson plans or as standalone activities in the classroom. Browse our library of features by grade level or subject area below.
Literature & Language Arts
“Shakespeare Uncovered” in the Classroom
“Shakespeare Uncovered” is a six-part PBS series featuring celebrated actors and directors exploring the back stories behind his most famous plays. This guide helps teachers navigate the series website and offers ideas to integrate the series into a high school classroom setting. The guide links to full videos of each episode as well as lesson plans, play maps, character quiz and other educational resources.
Literature & Language Arts
EDSITEment and Common Core: A Raisin in the Sun
Drawing on the EDSITEment’s lesson plan on Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun, this presentation will demonstrate how teachers can use EDSITEment resources to satisfy the expectations of the Common Core while meeting the diverse needs of students in the classroom.
History & Social Studies
Women's Empowerment in America and the World
Immerse yourself in the great contributions women have made to our history and culture.
History & Social Studies
I Have a Dream: Celebrating the Vision of Martin Luther King, Jr.
On the third Monday of January, Americans celebrate the life and achievement of one of our most respected citizens -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Literature & Language Arts
Pursuing Melville: “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat”
An overview of resources for Herman Melville, “Moby-Dick,” and whaling in the 19th century.
History & Social Studies
Presidential Inaugurations: A Capitol Parade on a Cold Winter's Day
The cornerstone of the inaugural ceremony is the inaugural address. Each president attempts to outline in the course he hopes to follow over the coming years in just a few short pages.
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